Support the development of a rural nursery and vibrant education for toddlers (1–3 years) from low-income Indigenous families.

THE CHALLENGE
In rural Ecuador, many families struggle to care for and feed their toddlers. Men often migrate to earn an income, while women balance childcare with long hours in the fields. Government-run nurseries offer free meals and care for toddlers aged 1–3, but are underfunded and lack adequate infrastructure, materials, and funds to pay staff.

THE SOLUTION
Make a real impact! Work with local teachers and parents to redesign and decorate spaces, run small fundraising campaigns for essential materials, or help with creative daily activities that nurture children’s learning and wellbeing.

OUR METHODOLOGY
Our internships use Design Thinking to co-create solutions with local stakeholders. You will learn to observe, ideate, and prototype in real contexts, building skills while supporting sustainable change. 

During weekends—or before and after your stay—you’ll also have the chance to explore Ecuador’s incredible diversity, from the Amazon rainforest to the Galápagos Islands.

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