Stories From Ecuador
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CRS relief staff are assessing needs and distributing supplies to families who lost homes, crops and livestock. »»
Coming Together to Eliminate Child Labor
With poverty so prevalent, many children sacrifice their education and go to work to help their families make ends meet. »»
Awareness Key to Anti-Child-Trafficking Project
In Lago Agrio, Ecuador, sex sells, but many of the sex-workers are underage girls who are not working by choice »»
Helping Colombian Refugees in Ecuador
Fleeing Colombia's violence, many have sought refuge in Ecuador, where they live in a state of uncertainty and are often exploited. »»
Preparing for Volcanic Eruption Saves Lives in Ecuador
When the Tungurahua volcano in Ecuador erupted in August, the devastation was much less than many would have expected. »»
Support Our Youth (Soy!) Project
CRS is helping communities implement quality education programs for child and adolescent workers at-risk. »»
Strengthening Community Banks in Cotopaxi
CRS is working with the Cotopaxi province to provide high quality, efficient and sustainable financial services to the poor. »»
Reducing Negative Effects of Migration
Since 2002 CRS has supported assistance to migrants and their families in Ecuador to mitigate the negative impacts of human mobility. »»
Sustainable Development and Peace With Peru
CRS works to promote the productive and social development of border regions and support their integration with a focus on environmental protection. »»
Life in Its Fullness HIV and AIDS Project
CRS prioritized prevention, education and attention initiatives to address AIDS in Ecuador. »»
Meet Father Patricio Lopez From the Diocese of Ambato
The Diocese of Ambato and CRS work together to implement health and credit projects, and to carry out emergency response and preparedness activities. »»
