ECUADOR Save the Children implements programs in Ecuador, together with partners and allies, to promote participation, protection against violence and access to high quality education for children and adolescents. Our actions have nationwide reach with a special focus on border areas and marginal urban neighborhoods. Save the Children has worked in Ecuador since 2004.
AREAS OF INTERVENTION ESMERALDAS
OUR WORK
CARCHÍ
IMBABURA
Education: we work in coordination with the Ministry of Education and civil society organizations to strengthen the public education system, empower the educational community, promote the participation of children and adolescents, and develop awareness, prevention and promotion of children’s rights.We promote education for democratic citizenship, and early childhood and adolescent development.We also ensure quality educational services in emergency situations.
PICHINCHA
SUCUMBÍOS
MANABI
Health and Nutrition: we coordinate with the Ministry of Economic and Social Inclusion (MIES) and the Ministry of Health to provide hygiene and sanitation in public childcare centers.We train the educational community on nutrition, hygiene and sanitation. Protection: we ensure children’s and adolescents’ right to protection by strengthening the national and local protection systems and fostering meaningful participation of children and adolescents in all phases of our work.We promote changes in public policy, legislation and investment, and provide services for adolescent migrants, displaced and those in other situations of extreme deprivation, especially for children and adolescents victims of violence. Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency response:The Earthquake in 2016. On April 16 a 7.8 earthquake (Richter scale) struck Ecuador. Manabí, was the most affected area, and the cities of Portoviejo, Manta and Pedernales were declared a “disaster zone”.
2016 OUTREACH 162,358 people.98,061 children, and 64,297 adults.
Save the Children, defined four intervention areas for humanitarian relief: 1. Shelter: support the construction of decent and safe emergency shelters: 1,250 in total.
Programmatic areas:
2. WASH: 31 schools and 8 communities with sanitary infrastructure and safe water supply. 3. Education: 5 schools with risk and contingency management plans at school, community and family levels.
11,619
4. Protection: 42 community friendly spaces.
24,316
Protection
Throughout the intervention, we promote a child rights approach, the protection of children and prevention against gender violence.
Education
11,474 Health & Nutrition
10,190
Child Poverty
CROSS-CUTTING THEMES Gender, resilience and disasters risk reduction, multiculturalism and active participation of children and adolescents.
BUDGET 517,842
2.016.000
for development
for emergency responses
SUCCESS STORY
Melanie Mero, 13. Community Friendly Space Promoter in Montecristi - Manabí
I didn’t know whether to be a promoter or not. I decided to do it because I like children, I like to work with them, teach them and I like the Friendly Space. I see that there are many girls and boys here and they have nothing to do at home.They like to be here. I’m happy, I like what I do.
133,086
Emergencies
OUR DONORS • Agencia Creacional • Andalusian Agency for International Development Cooperation • Ayuntamiento de Barcelona • Catalan Agency for Development Cooperation • Cummins Foundation, Inc. • Generalitat Valenciana • Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK) • INTEL
• Latin America Children´s Trust (LACT) • Natalia Lafourcade • Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) • OIM • ONE Foundation • QBE Insurance Group • Spanish Agency for International Development and Cooperation (AECID) • UNICEF
OUR FUNDING NEEDS
RECOVERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE PEOPLE IN MANABÍ FOR A DIGNIFIED LIFE AFTER THE ECUADOR EARTHQUAKE
THE RIGHT TO LIVE A LIFE FREE OF VIOLENCE FOR WOMEN, GIRLS AND ADOLESCENTS IN VULNERABLE SITUATIONS IN THE NORTHERN BORDER AREAS
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JUSTIFICATION
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The areas around the northern border, traditionally a migration zone, see high rates of human trafficking and 48% rate of gender-based violence. The main victims are women and girls. These women, children and adolescents do not have access to the protection system or justice.
GOAL To improve protection and access to justice for women and girls in situations of violence.
IMPACT 550 women, girls and adolescents
JUSTIFICATION Due to the earthquake, the livelihoods and income sources for families have been greatly affected. 30% of local industries have suffered and the unemployment rate has climbed to 56%, 68% among women. 40% of women in Manabí do not receive income. Many of them are single women with children (25%) and, because of the earthquake, they lost their homes and jobs. Combined with pre-existing vulnerability in the area, the displacement, social breakdown, as well as the loss and/or the collapse of community networks following the earthquake, have led to increased risks for children, adolescents and women.
2,800 men, adolescents and boys
GOAL
Officials and operators of the protection and justice systems
To improve the living conditions and equal opportunities for persons, especially women, children, and adolescents, in the most affected communities in the Manabí province.
MAIN ACTIVITIES In partnership with FLACSO University, officials and operators of the Protection and Justice Systems receive training on the gender-based approach, protection routes, types of violence and non re-victimization.
IMPACT 150 women and their families affected by the earthquake and in a vulnerable situation.
Empowerment and training of organized women and children’s organizations.
1,000 children and adolescents in situations of increased vulnerability due to post-traumatic stress and who are more likely to suffer situations of violence and exploitation.
Campaigns specifically targeting men, boys and adolescents on gender violence
AREAS OF INTEREST
PERIOD
Esmeraldas, Sucumbíos.
2 years
$
Community organizations and associations that were weakened by the earthquake, lack preparedness and ability to respond to natural disasters, and need a resilience plan.
INVESTMENT 200,000 USD
AREAS OF INTEREST
PERIOD
Manabí
2 years
$
INVESTMENT 350,000 USD
TRAINING IN HUMAN RIGHTS AND A CULTURE OF RESPECT AND CITIZENSHIP GOAL To disseminate, promote and educate on human rights, especially children’s and women’s rights.
IMPACT Officials and operators of the protection and education systems.
Elaborate and validate educational programs and create a virtual education platform.
Latin American Masters Network, Masters and Diplomas in Children’s Rights.
Produce educational materials and communication pieces: spots, animated tutorials, audiovisuals.
Business persons
Permanent seminar for journalists and specialized reports.
Public opinion
National and regional debates on the topic.
AREAS OF INTEREST Quito
CONTACT:
MAIN ACTIVITIES
PERIOD 1.5 years
www.savethechildren.org.ec
$
INVESTMENT 150,000 USD
SavetheChildrenEcuador
@SaveChildrenEc