- Ecuador
About Program
In this program, UBECI visits outdoor markets and areas located in the south of and around Quito to interact with working children and their families. These children of up to 17 years old often begin working in these markets from as young as two years old and spend at least 12 hours per day doing so. More than half of these children are not enrolled in school. The program functions in tandem with our educational and social processes. We develop activities to address the confidence, education, health, and skills of the children. We encourage them to enroll in school and establish a commitment to their families to keep this process going and reduce their working hours.
Consider your impact: Volunteering abroad can be a rewarding experience for both volunteers and local communities, and at Go Overseas, we believe all volunteers should have the resources to make informed decisions about the type of volunteer project they want to partake in. However, despite best intentions, some organizations offering placements in orphanages may unknowingly place children in danger. You can read about the potential dangers of orphanage volunteering here.
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Ecuador hugs the equator on the west coast of South America, and holds Amazonian jungle, Andean highlands, and the Galapagos islands off the coast. Needless to say it is one of the most environmentally diverse countries in the world.
