Fundacion Sierra Flor

Why choose Fundacion Sierra Flor?

The Sierra Flor Foundation is a Non Profit organization located in the rural area of the Cotopaxi Province of Ecuador, that fights and promotes the rights of all children, especially the right to receive a meaningful and integral education.

This education fosters the development of socially and ecologically aware and well-rounded adults of high self-esteem, strong values, and good health who will benefit and aid the future growth of the community in which they live and work, as well as understand, respect, and celebrate the diversity of the Ecuadorian culture.

Convinced that social responsibility and education are the most efficient means of breaking the intergenerational circle of poverty, especially in the rural areas, this nonprofit organization takes the necessary steps to assure the well being of the children.

Founded
1999

Programs

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Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Jacky Barreiro

Job Title
School Principal
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Tell us a little about Sierra Flor Foundation and your role at the company.

I am the principal of the Sierra Flor School. I have been working here for 10 years. I met some of the children for the first time 10 years ago, and they are about to graduate now. I can really say that I feel very proud of them.

How did you get involved in the volunteer industry?

Because our school is under the sponsorship of Fundación Sierra Flor, we need volunteers to run our program. They bring a special feeling to the school because they are so interested in giving.

What makes Sierra Flor Foundation unique?

Sierra Flor Foundation offers a very nice and secure environment for volunteers, beautiful natural surroundings, plus a nice and cozy home. We really do not charge volunteers at all; on the contrary, we provide them with meals and a nice room with everything they need. We really appreciate all their hard work.

In your experience, what characteristics make a good international volunteer?

People who are interested in giving more than receiving. People who want to make a change in the world.

What does the future hold for Sierra Flor Foundation?

Sierra Flor School is growing. Each year we increase the number of students, which means that we reach more families each year. Sierra Flor is moving towards becoming more than just a school, but also a place for learning for all members involved.