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
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....
April Dreams That Have Came True!- Thanks to YOU!
Carlos, Gustavo, and Tomás are three brothers who enjoy spending their time playing with each other when they don't have to study. They keep each other company while their mom goes to work in the afternoons; their dad doesn't live with them since he had to migrate in...
T-Shirt Sales Provides Funds for Hearts of Gold
In March 2022, we requested donations for five charities: Mujeres Con Exito, Hogar Esperanza, Hearts of Gold, Cuenca Soup Kitchen, and Helping Kids in Ecuador. For a donation of $20 or more, donors were given one of two T-Shirts – the Kolo design or the...
¡Mi sueño es tener una bicicleta! My Dream is to have a bike
Gracias a nuestros padrinos y madrinas hoy cumplimos siete sueños que hicieron felices a nuestras amigas y amigos.David Barzallo Moscoso Juan Vera, Paul Zea – Auto Polo, Carina Jara Chorozy, Luis Andrés Peñafiel y MAD BIKE Ecuador Además realizamos un corto paseo y...
¡Juntos por Chunchi!
Gracias a todo la comunidad cuencana y la alianza con Cuenca Soup Kitchen, llegamos a 300 personas afectadas por el deslave de la comunidad de Chunchi en Chimborazo, con donaciones de colchones, alimentos nos perecibles, cobijas y ropa abrigada. El día martes...
Guey tortilla mexicanas dona 200 audífonos
Gratitud total a la familia de Guey Tortillas Mexicanas por su generosa donación de 200 audífonos para nuestros niñas, niños y jóvenes que actualmente reciben sus clases online. Apoyamos a la educación y para nosotros es un honor contar con empresas comprometidas con...
Daniela
Daniela is a student at one of our partner organizations. She is mute, has Down Syndrome, and has the most beautiful smile. A few months ago, Daniela lost both of her parents. Now, her brother Nicolás is responsible for her. Nicolás, however, has three children of his...
Felipe and José
Felipe and his brother, José, approached me with a smile. From the looks on their faces, I could not imagine all the hardships they had been through. They were expressive, bright, and openly shared their stories with me. I asked Felipe and José to tell me about a...
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