Serious Covid-19 Situation in Bahía de Caráquez

During the week of March 22nd to 26th, 2021, 600 Covid-19 detection tests were conducted in the San Roque neighborhood of Bahía de Caráquez, Sucre ...
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 «At the Atacames Covid Center, we not only find doctors and nurses, but angels.»

It is part of the testimony of Nancy Erazo, who along with her husband, Ernesto Pozo, were discharged from the Covid Respiratory Care Center in ...
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Three patients were discharged from the Covid Center in Atacames.

During the week of March 15th to 19th, 2021, three patients who had been suffering from the disease caused by the coronavirus received medical discharge ...
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Three houses were built in Nueva Esperanza, Atacames

The weekend of March 13th and 14th, 2021, we built three new houses in the Nueva Esperanza neighborhood in Atacames. Two houses were constructed as ...
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We built a daycare center in Nueva Esperanza, Atacames

With the help of the community and volunteers from Pizzería El Hornero, between March 6 and 13, 2021, we built the new Centro Infantil del ...
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We multiplied well-being in Atacames

On the weekends of February 27th and March 7th, 2021, we were active in several locations in Atacames. On the last Saturday of February, we ...
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We distributed masks to prevent a syndemic of Covid-19 and dengue

At CAEMBA, we are aware of the importance of a culture of prevention in public health matters. Therefore, together with the «Atacames Against Dengue Foundation,» ...
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Atacames Municipality and CAEMBA visit the site of the future daycare

On February 23, 2021, the Director of the Social Action Unit of the Municipality of Atacames, Elicenia Vélez de Saldarriaga, visited the site donated by ...
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The COVID-19 testing continues in Atacames

As part of the comprehensive work we are conducting in the Atacames canton to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, on February 12, 2021, we delivered 1,000 ...
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We delivered apples to 72 families in Atacames

On January 18, 2021, we received an anonymous donation from an Ecuadorian fruit producer. That day, we distributed apples from the ‘Ana’ brand to 72 ...
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Peace and development complements CAEMBA’s work

On January 19, 2021, CAEMBA worked intensively in the Las Cañitas sector, in the Nueva Esperanza neighborhood, in Atacames. Two houses were built thanks to ...
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Twenty women graduated in Esthetics and Beauty in Atacames

Resilience is the characteristic that stands out in the 20 women who received the professional certificate in esthetics and beauty. On Monday, January 18th, 2021, ...
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CAEMBA built the first three houses of 2021

The weekend of January 2nd and 3rd, 2021 was very active for CAEMBA as three houses were built in the «Las Cañitas» area in the ...
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Two families from Pedernales received CAEMBA houses

Between December 18th and 19th, 2020, several CAEMBA collaborators, along with volunteer families, built two CAEMBA houses for families living in extreme vulnerability and poverty. ...
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Fifteen women graduated from the textile tailoring course

On Monday, December 14, 2020, was a very important day for the Raíz Foundation and CAEMBA, as well as for the 15 women who graduated ...
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CAEMBA built a health center in San Salvador, Muisne

Between December 10th and 15th, 2020, the construction of a new health center was completed in the community of San Salvador, in the Muisne canton ...
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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.