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Want to keep up with the events we have happening at the Foundation as well as more details about what we do? Scroll below to find our latest events & stories with the latest updates about how our work is helping make an impact. We invite you to learn more about our efforts and help spread the word about our important cause.

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Educating Communities from the Heart

Maria Jose Orellana

Nov 1, 20192 min read

Educating Communities from the Heart

We feel that education is the best tool for building a more equitable and supportive society, as well as being the strongest weapon to...

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Empower a Nonprofit, Change a Community!

Maria Jose Orellana

Nov 13, 20182 min read

Empower a Nonprofit, Change a Community!

CAP members united to grow in their leadership! Another three months later and we cannot believe how much YOU have made possible. We are...

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Empowering Communities from Within

Maria Jose Orellana

May 16, 20183 min read

Empowering Communities from Within

Some of our Leadership Class of 2018 It’s been over a year since we’ve launched this campaign, and you’ve helped us reach over $25,000 to...

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OSSO Orphanage Sponsored by Global Wellness Ecuador

Maria Jose Orellana

Apr 25, 20182 min read

OSSO Orphanage Sponsored by Global Wellness Ecuador

OSSO Orphanage Is Hearts of Gold’s Newest Affiliate for CAP Assistance Thanks to Global Wellness Ecuador April 15, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE...

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Mírame: A Newly-Launched Women’s Empowerment Project by Hearts of Gold

Maria Jose Orellana

Apr 24, 20182 min read

Mírame: A Newly-Launched Women’s Empowerment Project by Hearts of Gold

Mírame is a newly-launched women’s empowerment project backed by Hearts of Gold. Its purpose is to serve Ecuadorian women through...

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A Facilitator’s Reflection: Leadership Training in Cuenca, Ecuador

Maria Jose Orellana

Jan 29, 20186 min read

A Facilitator’s Reflection: Leadership Training in Cuenca, Ecuador

Nonprofit leaders gather together at 5-day Leadership Training hosted by the Hearts of Gold Foundation and Facilitated by the Libre...

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History is Still Being Made in Cuenca, Ecuador

Maria Jose Orellana

Nov 15, 20172 min read

History is Still Being Made in Cuenca, Ecuador

Looking back on 2017, we are blown away by the support we have received. Even more so, we are shocked and humbled by the impact that our...

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CAP Update: 2017 in Full Swing at Hearts of Gold

Maria Jose Orellana

Aug 23, 20173 min read

CAP Update: 2017 in Full Swing at Hearts of Gold

Wow! What a year it has been! We would like to send an extra thanks to you as a supporter of Hearts of Gold and “Make Nonprofit History...

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What is Proyecto Samán?

Maria Jose Orellana

Jun 27, 20174 min read

What is Proyecto Samán?

On April 16, 2016, a massive 7.8 earthquake devastated the northern coast of Ecuador. The provinces of Manabí and Esmeraldas were hit...

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All About the CAP: How Has it Changed Fundación El Arenal?

Maria Jose Orellana

Jun 12, 20172 min read

All About the CAP: How Has it Changed Fundación El Arenal?

Written by Stephanie Chamberlain, Volunteer and Michigan State University Student What is Fundación El Arenal? Fundación El Arenal is an...

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What is the CAP?

Maria Jose Orellana

May 25, 20173 min read

What is the CAP?

Ever wondered what exactly does Hearts of Gold do for local communities in Ecuador? Read ahead for a full picture of the core of our...

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5-Day Workshop in Leadership and Communication

Maria Jose Orellana

May 16, 20172 min read

5-Day Workshop in Leadership and Communication

15 local leaders of Ecuadorian nonprofits gather with facilitators from the Libre Foundation WOW! What a week it has been! Hearts of Gold...

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A Snapshot of What We Do: Helping Struggling Communities by Building Stronger Nonprofits

Maria Jose Orellana

Mar 20, 20173 min read

A Snapshot of What We Do: Helping Struggling Communities by Building Stronger Nonprofits

Why We Do What We Do: A Look into Hearts of Gold Hearts of Gold has been working hard to best serve the Cuencano community since 2013. We...

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How We Can Support Struggling Nonprofits in Ecuador

Maria Jose Orellana

Mar 13, 20174 min read

How We Can Support Struggling Nonprofits in Ecuador

Life as a nonprofit in Ecuador is a lonely one. Leaders fight day in and day out to gather resources, serve their communities, and stay...

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Hearts of Gold Mission and Vision in 2017

Maria Jose Orellana

Feb 24, 20173 min read

Hearts of Gold Mission and Vision in 2017

As any other living creature, Hearts of Gold grows and adapts to its environment. We observe our conditions and our natural strengths as...

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A Review of 2017’s Pilot Capacity Building Workshop for Nonprofit Leaders: Strategic Planning

Maria Jose Orellana

Feb 23, 20173 min read

A Review of 2017’s Pilot Capacity Building Workshop for Nonprofit Leaders: Strategic Planning

Thank you to the shining community leaders for joining us in our first workshop series of the year – Strategic Planning 101 and 102! The...

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First Director Dialogue of 2017: Building Motivation in the New Year

Maria Jose Orellana

Jan 23, 20171 min read

First Director Dialogue of 2017: Building Motivation in the New Year

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Community Assistance Program in 2017

Maria Jose Orellana

Dec 21, 20162 min read

Community Assistance Program in 2017

Hearts of Gold is excited to announce the growth of the Community Assistance Program (CAP) in the 2017 year! As many of our supporters...

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