Our Mission & Impact:
Empowering Families
At Hearts of Gold (Corazones de Oro), our mission is to empower women, children, and families through holistic support, economic opportunity, and global solidarity. We believe that investing in people creates lasting change, rooted in dignity, equity, and opportunity. Our work is delivered through a dual-impact model: providing direct support to families while building strong partnerships and community-based networks.
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Lives Helped
Project AMA:
The Heart of Our Holistic Approach
At the center of our work is Proyecto AMA (Accompaniment for Women and Families). As our flagship initiative, Proyecto AMA provides a comprehensive support system for women—specifically mothers and heads of households—and their children.
Through this program, families receive “wraparound” support designed to help them heal, grow, and achieve long-term stability. Key services include:
Holistic Health
Access to medical care, health referrals, and specialized psychological and mental health services.
Empowerment & Growth:
Life-skills workshops, peer mentorship, and emotional accompaniment.
Stability & Independence:
Emergency assistance, individualized support plans, and access to microenterprise programs that help participants build income and confidence.
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Hearts of Gold
Are you or your business looking to make a difference and contribute your skills to a worthy cause? If so, Hearts of Gold would love to speak with you! Volunteer positions can be performed in Cuenca or remotely, and all have flexible hours. If you’re interested in getting involved and giving back, check out the current open volunteer opportunities, and fill out the form below. #itstartswithyou
Volunteer
Are you looking to make a difference and contribute your skills and free time to a worthy cause? Join us as we give back to the community. Whether you’re looking to make a regular commitment or offer your time on an as-needed basis, we would love to speak with you!
Organizations /Businesses
At Hearts of Gold Foundation, we believe that collaboration is key to creating lasting change. We welcome the opportunity to work with like-minded organizations and businesses to achieve our shared goals of investing in vulnerable populations and high potential organisations to transform communities in Ecuador.
Blog & Updates
A week to dream, this is how we experienced the Vacation Colony in “Corazones de Oro”
Vacations give us the opportunity to pause the rhythm, to breathe, and to reconnect with what truly matters. And this year, we decided to live them differently: by sharing a week full of joy,...
I am brave, I am unique: programs for children in Ecuador that change lives
There are days that stay in your heart forever. Days when everything seems to align to remind us of what matters most: that every human being —especially every child— carries a unique spark within, a light that deserves to be seen and valued. That’s exactly what...
A Inspiring story of a brave Woman!
Veronica's story is an inspiring testimony of strength, perseverance and unconditional love for her family. At the age of 16, Veronica became a mother for the first time, facing the challenge of being a teen mom. This early responsibility brought her life full circle,...
Jhon, the tireless fighter
"Thanks to the unconditional support of the Hearts of Gold Foundation team, I feel that I have the strength to love myself and accept myself as I am. I am convinced that there is nothing that can stop me from achieving my dreams and becoming a successful...
Unwavering Love: The Driving Force of Determination
In Hearts Of Gold, we encounter stories of resilience and transformation that serve as inspiration for many. One of them is Valeria's, a brave 22-year-old who has faced adversity with indomitable strength. Orphaned by her father and with a mother struggling with...
Achieving Goals And Reaching Dreams
Today, we want to share with you the inspiring story of Francis, a 25-year-old Venezuelan whose courage and determination have left an unforgettable mark on our lives. Francis decided to embark on a quest for a better future by leaving her homeland, Venezuela, and...
The Journey from Solitude to Hope
In the city of Cuenca, David, a 78-year-old man, faces the harsh reality of loneliness after his three children decided to migrate to the United States in search of opportunities that life had denied them here. Widowed and grappling with the challenges of rheumatoid...
Transforming Lives: The Inspiring Story of María
At the core of our mission to transform lives lies the courageous tale of María, a single mother who has faced numerous challenges in raising her seven children. After the loss of her husband, María found herself struggling alone to provide the basics for her family –...
A Ray of Hope: Three Boys Begin Their Journey to Healing
In the heart of Cuenca, where the bustling cityscape meets the quiet resilience of its people, there exists a place where stories of courage, hope, and transformation unfold every day. This place is Hearts of Gold Foundation, a beacon of light for those in need....
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