Comprehensive Health Development in Underserved Communities
Our Mission:
To improve the health conditions in Cristobal Colón, Ecuador by increasing access to medical services and interventions, as well as promoting prevention and health education.
"There are children who die because we lack medical attention and we lack money. We don't have money for the bus fare to go outside of the town. We have to borrow money from other families. We pay the fare to go to La T and when we get there, the doctor is not there. There are too many people there. We need a doctor here too."
- Loreina Sabrano, mother, age 19
- Loreina Sabrano, mother, age 19
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES NEEDED!
Please see the community WISH LIST for more information.
News and Updates
We are ecstatic to announce that the construction of the health center is COMPLETE! The health committee, construction technicians, and community members did an amazing job - just see for yourself! More pictures on our photos page
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Maricela Olmedo has graduated from the assistant nurse training program. Congratulations Maricela! Once the health center is completed, Maricela will start providing care to the residents of Cristobal and the surrounding areas.
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Molly O'Meara, the PeaceCorps volunteer who has worked in the community for the past two years, has completed her term and returned to the US. Molly has played a crucial role in the health initiative and has truly become a member of the community. We know that she will be sorely missed. THANK YOU MOLLY - YOU ARE AMAZING!
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We are incredibly excited to announce a new initiative! EcuaSana is joining forces with the incredible Beca Comité to provide educational scholarships to 10 brilliant students from the community. Learn more on our new Beca Comité page!
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Maricela Olmedo has graduated from the assistant nurse training program. Congratulations Maricela! Once the health center is completed, Maricela will start providing care to the residents of Cristobal and the surrounding areas.
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Molly O'Meara, the PeaceCorps volunteer who has worked in the community for the past two years, has completed her term and returned to the US. Molly has played a crucial role in the health initiative and has truly become a member of the community. We know that she will be sorely missed. THANK YOU MOLLY - YOU ARE AMAZING!
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We are incredibly excited to announce a new initiative! EcuaSana is joining forces with the incredible Beca Comité to provide educational scholarships to 10 brilliant students from the community. Learn more on our new Beca Comité page!
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