News Caemba

Caemba mourns the loss of Carlos Peñaherrera, a friend of Fundación Raíz Ecuador – Caemba. We extend our deepest condolences to his daughters Rosanna and Megan, his extended family, his friends, and the entire community of Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), which embraced him for many years. Carlos was the previous owner of the […]

On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, the inauguration of the «Beauty in Bamboo» Multifunctional Center took place in the Nueva Esperanza neighborhood, Atacames. Our field technicians, Maritza Orellana and Marjorie Guerrero, welcomed representatives from the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to inaugurate this infrastructure and tour the neighborhood to learn about the work we do at

During the weekend of July 23rd and 24th, technical construction process update sessions were held at the Caemba farm and production plant, located in La Concordia. The board of directors of Fundación Raíz Ecuador – Caemba, construction technicians, plant personnel, and Caemba field technicians attended. On one hand, there was an update on administrative and

The Atacames Covid-19 Center remained open for one year, providing warm and high-quality care to 900 patients who required intermediate medical attention due to contracting Covid-19. Due to a lack of interinstitutional agreements and economic resources to continue operating at high quality standards, Fundación Raíz Ecuador – Caemba decided to close its doors. Initially, operations

On Sunday, July 18, 2021, Fundación Raíz Ecuador – Caemba officially handed over the new infrastructure of the community dining hall to the 21 ‘Guerreras de Galera’. This group of 21 women generate income for their families and the community through tourism and the sale of their gastronomy. The Alliance for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (AEI)

On Wednesday, July 7, 2021, the construction of the new infrastructure for the community dining hall of the «Guerreras de Galera» commenced. This group consists of 21 women who, through tourism and the sale of their gastronomy, generate income for their families and the community. The financing and technical support come from the Alliance for

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