Our Programs
Intercultural Alliance for Humanity
We work alongside local communities in Ecuador and Peru to
create sustainable, long-term impact. Our programs focus on healthcare, education, leadership, and
economic development — always prioritizing dignity, partnership, and self-reliance.
Highlights
Emergency Aid Distribution
Food and water were delivered to communities near Junín and Calceta with Adopt-a-Village International. The effort provided 250 bags of food and 1,500 bottles of water, along with an additional 150 bags of food sent to Esmeraldas.
School Reconstruction
An elementary school reconstruction project was completed in Pumayacu, a community near Tena. Improvements included a new roof and floor for the outdoor kitchen, mosquito netting on windows, a new oven, school supplies for 35 children, three computers, and a full electrical rewiring of the school supported by more than $4,000.
Humanitarian Aid Delivery
Additional relief supplies were delivered to communities near Junín and Calceta with Adopt-a-Village International, distributing 300 bags of food and 2,000 bottles of water to families affected by the disaster.
Water Project Assessments
Adopt-a-Village International conducted a tour to evaluate potential water projects in Lacuay, Riobamba, and Junín with Engineers Without Borders. The visit also included structural evaluations in Manta’s disaster zone and an inspection of a 380-year-old church in Ixtán.
Continued Relief Delivery
Another aid distribution was carried out in communities near Junín and Calceta, providing 300 bags of food and 2,000 bottles of water with the support of Adopt-a-Village International.
Dental and Optometry Mission
A medical mission in Tocachi and Malchinguí provided dental and optometry services with volunteers from Adopt-a-Village International, Metropolitana University, and International University. The team included 4 Americans and 15 Ecuadorians and treated about 750 patients.
Medical Mission
A multi-specialty medical mission delivered services in general medicine, OB/GYN, dentistry, optometry, and psychology/psychiatry in five communities near Junín and Calceta. Organized with several universities and the Ecuadorian Air Force, the mission included 4 American and 26 Ecuadorian volunteers and treated 1,427 patients.
Children’s Christmas Program
A disaster-relief Christmas outreach was organized for children in communities near Junín with Adopt-a-Village International. Fifteen volunteers helped serve around 1,000 children with toys, candy, and face-painting activities.
Medical Relief Mission
A humanitarian medical mission was carried out in communities near Junín, providing services in general medicine, optometry, OB/GYN, dermatology, and dentistry. The mission was organized with Adopt-a-Village International, several Ecuadorian universities, and the Equinoccio Rotary Club of Quito, involving 3 American and 35 Ecuadorian volunteers who treated around 700 patients.
Community Impact Timeline
Clean Water
- Pumayacu clean water system (400 beneficiaries)
- Tamanco Water Filtration System (148 beneficiaries)
- Las Palmas pending WFS (180 beneficiaries projected)
- Adopt-a-Drop monitoring & operator training
Focus: Access to safe drinking water, disease prevention, long-term
sustainability.
Educational Support
- School supplies distribution
- English language instruction (technology provided: computer,
projector, laptop)
Focus: Academic access, bilingual skills, rural school support.
Medical Accessibility
- Wheelchair distribution in remote Ecuadorian communities
Focus: Mobility, independence, inclusion.
Microbusiness Development
- Fruit tree farming initiative
- Limited transplant planting (pandemic restrictions)
Focus: Economic sustainability, food security.
Medical & Dental Brigade
- Guaranda Medical Clinic (710 patients served)
- Multidisciplinary care (medicine, dental, optometry)
- University partnerships
Expansion: Marked the return of in-person medical expeditions
post-pandemic, strengthening international collaboration.
Galápagos Outreach Medical Mission
- Bellavista, Santa Cruz Island
- General medicine, cardiology, neurology, radiology services
- 800 projected patients
School Kitchen Program
- Construction of San Antonio Mirano school kitchen
- Gas stove installation
- Partnership with CONAPAC
- 7th year of the program
Expansion: Enables government-funded meal programs, improves
child nutrition, reduces indoor smoke exposure.
Clean Water Continuation
- Ongoing WFS implementation and supervision.
Large-Scale Medical Brigade
- Guaranda medical expedition
- 976 patients served
- 80 volunteers
- Expanded specialties (OB/GYN, rheumatology, ENT, radiology,
audiology)
Expansion: Largest brigade in AaVI history; strong academic and
governmental collaboration.
Adopt-a-School
- School supplies distribution (San Luis)
- Community engagement activities
School Kitchen & Orchard
- Ramón Castillo kitchen completion
- Camu camu tree planting
- Student-managed orchards
Focus: Nutrition + agricultural education + sustainability.
Agribusiness Development
- Cacao production (market sales)
- Lemon tree growth (planted 2021)
- Continued Amazon River village development