Partners
Philosophy of why MPI works with partner organizations
Where MPIE operates, there are already individuals striving to advance both economically and as leaders in their communities, institutions dedicated to creating change, and networks of people and organizations working together to build up their communities. MPIE bases its work on these individuals, institutions and networks; as a young organization operated by yearlong volunteers, the long-term success of our programs and projects depend on the extent to which they are built into, and grow up from, these local actors.
Partner Orgs:
Centro de Investigación Enrique Añamisi
http://delamataalaolla.wordpress.com/
A small organic farmers cooperative in Rumiloma, close to our centro
Partners with small local farmers in the valley to sell organic produce at a fair price.
Delivers produce directly from the farms to the consumers
Committed to the economic and social development of the valley
Partners with us during summer camp to provide environmental education to the campers
La Cruz Roja Ecuatoriana
Provide community health education in the valley
Assist and protect the community during emergencies and disasters
Valuable source of information for our Preventative Health Center and nutrition classes
Offers opportunities for program directors to volunteer in the community and in the health field
Antorcha de Vida
Rehabilitation and special education facility for children with special needs
Advocates for the rights of people with disabilities in the valley
Maintains several small gardens and sells produce on a small scale
Previously worked with our summer volunteers and will be working this year with our Agriculture program
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Esperanza y Progreso del Valle
http://www.mixmarket.org/en/demand/demand.show.profile.asp?ett=2702
Savings and loan cooperative ‘Esperanza y Progreso del Valle’ or “Hope and Progress of the Valley”
In existence since 2005
Founded by and for citizens of the Chillos Valley
Has a commitment to both economic and social development of the valley
Has helped us with our after-school help and publicity (allowing us to publicize jointly in their name)
HealtheChildren Foundation
American foundation
Started and operated by Connecticut PA Jens Heartner, who has been to Ecuador over 15 times and came down originally as a medical volunteer in 2001
Providing the funds and resources for the expansion of Aliñambi’s student clinic to the surrounding neighborhoods
Centro de Inovación y Desarollo Empresarial (CIDE) (Center for Innovation and Business Development)
In conjunction with MPI and EPV, CIDE is training community members in the creation and operation of small businesses. CIDE offers the expertise, EPV provides the capital to their now-trained loan applicants, and the individuals create and operate small businesses.
CIDE – initiative of the university ESPE (Escuela Politecnica del Ejercito, or the Army Polytechnic School)
Universidad Politecnica Salesiana del Ecuador (Salesian Polytechnic University of Ecuador)
http://www.ups.edu.ec/portal/page/portal/upsportal
In order to better connect the people and institutions of the Chillos Valley to the resources available in Ecuador, MPIE has begun to pull in upwardly mobile Ecuadorian college students as volunteers in our programs.
Campus Consortium for Global Service
http://studentglobalservice.org/
CSGS is a consortium of student-driven organizations addressing global challenges. We collaborate on projects and programming, enhance fundraising, recruitment, and advocacy efforts, and share knowledge on best practices. We are a public access point for information on international service opportunities and on the work of student-driven global development organizations.
