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CAEMBA and Liga de Quito join forces in ‘Goals in Bamboo’

The Raíz Foundation, through the CAEMBA project of emergency bamboo houses, has partnered with Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito in the campaign ‘Goals in Bamboo,’ aiming to make the team an ambassador for CAEMBA. The primary objective of this campaign is for Liga to raise awareness among its fans about the reality of extreme poverty, […]

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Houses for earthquake victims in Río Chico and Playa Prieta

Thanks to the efforts of Andrea Vallejo, a prominent athlete in the country, CAEMBA is constructing two semi-elevated houses, with a floor raised 70 cm above ground level, to prevent flooding issues. One house is in Playa Prieta and the other in Rio Chico, both communities near Porto Viejo. This way, two families transition from

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Why a progressive shelter/little house

Why progressive CAEMBA houses? Would it be responsible to disable and treat the earthquake-affected population as victims, or to inspire and motivate them? The earthquake victims receive a sturdy structure made of strong material such as giant bamboo, with a spacious 35 m2 area and earthquake-resistant features. It’s a permanent house structure with a minimum

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Training on Bamboo Shelters for Civil Engineering Students at the National Polytechnic School

In a week filled with learning and collaboration, Civil Engineering students from the National Polytechnic School immersed themselves in the world of sustainable bamboo construction, thanks to the training provided by the Raíz Ecuador Foundation. The event, which took place from October 23 to 27, 2023, left a lasting impression on all participants. The training

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Building Hope: The Thermal Bamboo House that Changed the Life of Sandra Lagla and Her Family in the Santa Clara Commune, Quito.

From November 10th to 12th, the Santa Clara Commune, near the Ecuadorian capital, Quito, witnessed a unique construction that not only brought a new home but also renewed hope for Sandra’s family—her husband Iván and their two children, Dana and Gerald. They had previously lived in challenging conditions, sharing a cramped space with ten other

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