Author name: Chiqui

On July 1st, it was a day of joy for several children in Atacames as they received the new monthly edition of Elé magazine: «Space Mission.» The children received the magazines in the Nueva Esperanza and Rulon neighborhoods in the Atacames canton. This was done within the framework of the «E-club» reading club. This initiative […]

On the occasion of World Refugee Day, the Prefecture of Esmeraldas and the provincial human mobility table organized the «Citizen Fair of Inclusion: United for Equality.» Raíz Ecuador Foundation – Caemba participated with several women from the Textile Production Association «Casa de la Mujer» (ASOPROTEXCAMU). Some of them are refugee women. The fair took place

On the occasion of World Refugee Day, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) commemorated those who continue to be forced to flee their homes to find safe refuge in another country with the aim of rebuilding their lives. On this occasion, UNHCR organized a «picnicinema» for children aged 6 to 12 in Nueva

On Saturday, June 19, 2021, was a very special day for the Raíz Ecuador Foundation – Caemba as it marked the restart of the «Dreams in Bamboo» campaign. Three houses were built in the «Las Cañitas» sector of the Nueva Esperanza neighborhood, Atacames canton. More than 40 volunteers of all ages and from various graduating

On Saturday, June 12, 2021, a training session was held for 70 women from the Nueva Esperanza neighborhood in Atacames on the importance of having sustainable livelihoods. Maritza Orellana and Marjorie Guerrero, field technicians from Caemba, conducted this training with the aim of motivating and raising awareness about the importance of associativity and entrepreneurship as

The celebrations for Children’s Month continue in Atacames. On Saturday, June 12, 2021, the Entregas Group screened the short film «Captain Shield» at the Women’s Entrepreneurship House, located in the Nueva Esperanza neighborhood. Several children attended the screening and were very happy. We appreciate the solidarity of the Entregas Group, with whom we have previously

On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) delivered a series of tools and supplies to complete the equipment of the multifunctional center and «Dreams in Bamboo» beauty salon cabinet. This center is located at the entrance of the Nueva Esperanza neighborhood in Atacames. At Caemba, we express our gratitude to UNHCR

On Monday, May 31, 2021, the Elé magazine arrived in the Nueva Esperanza neighborhood in Atacames. Since this date, 83 children will participate in a magnificent reading club, called the E-club. The children will engage in interactive and didactic activities. This project coincides with Children’s Day 2021, where we take the opportunity to congratulate all

The Community Police of the Atacames District, in coordination with the health district of the same canton and with the support of Caemba, conducted a medical brigade for the children who participate in school activities with the police officer of the UPC of Nueva Esperanza, Luis De La Cruz. Rapid Covid-19 detection tests, general medical

After five intense days of work between Monday, May 17, and Friday, May 21, 2021, the group of seven volunteers from France successfully concluded their volunteering program with the Raíz Ecuador Foundation – Caemba. During the first three days, they closely observed the bamboo harvesting process, treatment, immunization in boron acid and borax pools, the