Wichana Foundation February 2024 Newsletter

The Wichana Foundation has announced significant milestones and new partnerships for 2024, emphasizing its commitment to strengthening the health, culture, and education of indigenous Ecuadorian communities. A key highlight is their collaboration with Education for Ecuador, a nonprofit working to remove educational barriers in rural Cotacachi villages. Current projects include the San Pedro Carpentry School, equipping students with valuable trade skills, and a Blind Student Project providing specialized training to visually impaired children for greater independence.

Additionally, the foundation continues to expand its healthcare initiatives, including medical and dental brigades to underserved regions like the Siona communities in the Cuyabeno rainforest. New efforts include purchasing mobile diagnostic equipment to improve skin cancer detection, led by local partners. The organization encourages supporters to contribute through platforms like PayPal and GoFundMe, emphasizing the importance of sustainable, ongoing donations to maintain and grow their impactful projects.

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