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The Lessons You Don’t Learn In School
By: Hallie Young, volunteer My first week at Hearts of Gold was one of excitement to say the least. I...
Navigating Charitable Organizations in Ecuador
When many expats retire, giving back, volunteering and getting involved in the community become an even larger priority. As with...
Top Five Donating Tips
Adapted from Charity Navigators “Giving Tips” 1. Follow your charitable passions: There are roughly 46,500 social organizations in Ecuador. Don’t...
Four Simple Questions to Ask before Donating in Ecuador
Adapted from Charity Navigators “Questions...
Your Sponsorship Dollars at Work: Juan Diego Japa
I met the Japas in July, 2014, at CETAP-Lucy. Two grubby little boys, wearing rags, were gleefully playing on the...
The Partner Agency Program in Action
(Formally called The Community Agency Program) A Request from MIES (The Ministry of Social & Economic Inclusion) When you donate...
Informed Giving in Ecuador & Why it Matters
Did you know that during the 90’s, Ecuadorian foundations were notorious for money laundering? In fact, some foundations were started...