Fair in Atacames for World Refugee Day

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 ...
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UNHCR commemorated refugee children in Atacames

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 ...
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“Dreams in Bamboo» is reactivated with 3 houses built in Atacames

On Saturday, June 19, 2021, was a very special day for the Raíz Ecuador Foundation – Caemba as it marked the restart of the «Dreams ...
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Women beneficiaries of Caemba were trained in sustainable livelihoods

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 ...
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The Entregas Group screened a short film for children in Atacames

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 ...
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UNHCR works with Caemba to benefit the «Beauty in Bamboo» salon cabinet

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 ...
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New reading club in Atacames

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 ...
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We conducted medical brigades in Atacames

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 ...
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Seven French volunteers completed their week of volunteering

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 ...
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Caemba welcomes its first group of volunteers from France

On Monday, May 17, 2021, Caemba welcomed its first group of volunteers. Seven young individuals from France arrived in the country to experience firsthand the ...
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UNHCR donated 89 student kits in Atacames

On April 29, 2021, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) delivered 89 student kits to Caemba. This partnership between humanitarian aid organizations allowed these kits ...
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The women from the «Beauty in Bamboo» salon cabinet gathered

On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, the 13 women who are part of the newly built beauty and aesthetics salon cabinet «Beauty in Bamboo,» located at ...
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Caemba donated masks and notebooks to the UPC of Nueva Esperanza

On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, Caemba delivered 300 masks and 70 notebooks to the children of the Nueva Esperanza neighborhood in Atacames who attend the ...
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Several donations were delivered to the Covid-19 Center in Atacames

April has been the month of donations so that the Covid-19 Respiratory Care Center in Atacames can continue its tireless work in favor of patients ...
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The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and Caemba built a multifunctional center in Atacames

Between April 26th and 29th, 2021, Caemba constructed a multifunctional bamboo center, which will serve as a beauty and esthetics salon in the Nueva Esperanza ...
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Caemba works on family planning in Atacames

Exeltis donated 200 Viora contraceptives (chlormadinone) to Caemba, to be distributed to women in Atacames. Family planning is part of the comprehensive work we do ...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement

Fundación Raíz is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), working with indigenous, Afro-Ecuadorian, Montubio, and Mestizo groups across Ecuador.

Our projects support various communities: Sionas, Siekopai, Kofan, Chachi, Kechwa, Waorani and Shuar, covering six linguistic families.

Our CAEMBA housing initiative focuses on the Afro-Ecuadorian and Montubio populations in Esmeraldas, addressing challenges of poverty and high crime rates. We commit to equitable treatment, opportunities for all, and the elimination of barriers to participation.

By valuing every voice and fostering community resilience, we aim to create a more inclusive, equitable society.

Our leadership is committed to DEI principles, ensuring our efforts reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and contribute to sustainable development and social justice.

DECLARACIÓN DE DIVERSIDAD, EQUIDAD E INCLUSIÓN

Fundación Raíz está dedicada a la diversidad, equidad e inclusión (DEI), trabajando con grupos indígenas, afroecuatorianos, montubios y mestizos en todo Ecuador.

Nuestros proyectos apoyan a varias comunidades, Sionas, Siekopai, Kofan, Chachi, Kechwa, Waorani y Shuar, cubriendo seis familias lingüísticas. Nuestra iniciativa de vivienda CAEMBA se centra en las poblaciones afroecuatorianas y montubias en Esmeraldas, abordando desafíos de pobreza y altas tasas de criminalidad.

Nos comprometemos a un trato equitativo, oportunidades para todos y la eliminación de barreras para la participación. Valorando cada voz y fomentando la resiliencia comunitaria, aspiramos a crear una sociedad más inclusiva y equitativa.

Nuestro liderazgo está comprometido con los principios de DEI, asegurando que nuestros esfuerzos reflejen la diversidad de las comunidades que servimos y contribuyan al desarrollo sostenible y la justicia social.