Ecuador

According to the World Bank, poverty in Ecuador has risen from 35.3 percent of the population in December 2014 to 43.8 percent in June 2019—that means 2 million more people have fallen into poverty, for a total of 7.6 million Ecuadorans living in poverty out of a total population of 17.3 million people. Ecuador is one of the most inequitable societies in the world, according to UNICEF. The richest 20 percent of the population receives almost 50 percent of the national income, while the poorest 20 percent receives only 5 percent.

Close to 20 percent of Ecuador’s population are people of indigenous heritage. For poor, rural and indigenous youth, education provides the best opportunity for finding employment, reducing inequities and breaking the cycle of poverty. Salesian missionaries have been providing education and other social programs for disadvantaged youth across Ecuador for more than 125 years.

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Provide Scholarships for Vulnerable Children in Ecuador

Country: Ecuador

Help provide scholarships for vulnerable children at 2 Salesian schools in Ecuador

Date Added: July 15, 2021
Country: Ecuador*

Total cost of scholarships for 90 vulnerable youth = $26,983.50

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ECUADOR: Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation America has new generator thanks to funding from Salesian Missions

Center has 5 Salesian specialists and researchers. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 31, 2025) The Salesian Center for Ongoing Formation America in Ecuador has a new generator thanks to funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development a

INT’L DAY OF HAPPINESS: Salesian Missions highlights programs that empower youth

Salesians around the globe work to ensure youth can live more fulfilled lives. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 20, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and count

INT’L WOMEN’S DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational programs that empower women and girls

Targeted programs provide opportunities for education and training.  NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 8, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and countries aroun

CATHOLIC WORLD DAY OF THE SICK: Salesian Missions highlights medical programs for people in need around the globe

Salesian missionaries offer more than 150 medical clinics and hospitals in mostly rural areas.  NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 11, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizati

CATHOLIC WORLD DAY OF PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights programs that lead to peaceful, supportive environment

Programs address social and economic needs of youth. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Jan. 1, 2025) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizations around the globe in honoring the Catholic

Safe Play Space Offers Joy for At-Risk Children

Imagine a place of comfort amidst a nation plagued by fear and unrest … a place where children can go and engage in fun activities in a safe environment with their friends. A place where they can escape the burdens of poverty an

INT’L DAY OF RURAL WOMEN: Salesian Missions highlights projects that empower rural women

Programs strive to empower young women and girls by providing education and training. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 15, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and

ECUADOR: Youth center has new recreation area thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Activities at Salesian Madre del Salvador Center help reduce youth’s exposure to violence. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Oct. 15, 2024) Youth attending programs at the Salesian Madre del Salvador Center, in the Santa Marta neighborhood in t

WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY: Salesian Missions highlights educational initiatives

Salesians offer more than 1,000 vocational, technical, professional and agricultural schools. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 15, 2024) Top of Form Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitari

INT’L DAY OF SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE: Salesian Missions highlights sports programs

Salesian missionaries provide sports programming in schools and youth centers. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 6, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian organizations and the in

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Salesian Missions includes agriculture in its vocational training programs – to ensure that youth of Rwanda learn better agricultural practices as well as keep the school self-sustaining in the face of the country’s food shortages.

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Salesian Missions includes agriculture in its vocational training programs – to ensure that youth of Rwanda learn better agricultural practices as well as keep the school self-sustaining in the face of the country’s food shortages.

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Salesian Missions includes agriculture in its vocational training programs – to ensure that youth of Rwanda learn better agricultural practices as well as keep the school self-sustaining in the face of the country’s food shortages.

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