The Esperanza Project
Our sustainable development program takes the name of La Esperanza which is the indigenous community where we began our work in late 2002. The main objective is to provide means and capabilities to improve the living conditions of the inhabitants of some communities of Colta, Province Chimborazo, Ecuador. All projects seek to exploit and strengthen the resources and potentialities available in the territory respecting the environment, culture and traditions.
Some of the main results that have been achieved so far are:
- The creation of micro-finance system in the village which provides micro-credits to households.;
- The construction of a community cheese factory; as well as training in production and marketing of cheeses;
- The organization of a community based tourism to accommodate 11 tourists;
- The health improving communities through the construction of sanitary facilities in 284 families
Irrigation system in San José de Cagrín
We are about to finish the installation of a new irrigation system in the community of "San José de Cagrín... follow »
Food Delivered to the Elders of Esperanza
The elders of Esperanza, like all the elderly of the world, are the ones who brought us into the world and it is through them... follow »
Almost done!
We are almost done with the construction of the new quesería in Esperanza. The next few weeks will be dedicated to fi... follow »
Medical Attention in Esperanza
May 20th and 21st were dedicated to the medical health of Esperanza thanks to the help of three Italian doctors, a dentist, a... follow »
The Beginning of Cheese Production in Esperanza
The production of Esperanza's first cheeses began last week. While they await the completion of the new quesería ... follow »
Construction of Esperanza's cheese factory go forward
Work on the cheese factory continues with good energy as the foundation of the first floor is completed. follow »
The Nativity Play in the Communities of Chimborazo
Every year on December 21st, the communities of Canton Colta organize a nativity play for the children to perform. Over 150 c... follow »
New water tank and pumping system
Today a new water tank and a pump system were installed in the Unidad Educativa Oswaldo Guayasamin of Secao (Cantón Co... follow »
Beginning the construction of the Esperanza dairy
Today, construction began on a small dairy in Esperanza. Thanks to a micro-credit, the number of dairy cows has increased, pr... follow »
Inauguration of the new kindergarten of Esperanza
On September 17, 2012, we officially opened the new kindergarten of Esperanza. The renovations took place in the summer due ... follow »
The Month of Water
Thanks to the help of three hydro geologists, Andrea, Manuela and Alejandro, all members of Surgentes , we will focus on impr... follow »
Summer in Esperanza
We plan to continue our activities in Esperanza, which can be summarized as follows: - The presence of a physician to provide... follow »
Bathrooms opened in Cagrin Buena Fé
Construction on bathrooms and laundry rooms in the village of Cagrin Buena Fe, Colta Canton, Province of Chimborazo, was comp... follow »
A day dedicated to the Pachamama (nature)
An ecology day with all of the students of Esperanza was organized. The day began with the screening of a video to raise awar... follow »
Renovated bathrooms in Esperanza´s school
Thanks to funds raised for the new Guagua project, we are now able to provide maintenance and renovation on the bathrooms in ... follow »
Medical visits to villages
Thanks to the presence of Richard, an Italian gastroenterologist, we were available in various communities in the province of... follow »