4.3 million people lack basic needs such as food and shelter.
1.4 million Ecuadorians live on less than $1.90 daily.
2.7 million kids face higher risks of stunted growth and cognitive issues.
This wage is insufficient to support a family.
Multiple decades of political instability in ecuador have hampered economic development and stifled investment in crucial sectors such as healthcare, education, and sanitation. Corruption, violence, and a lack of infrastructure contribute to this ongoing issue, leading to a breakdown of law and order. As a result, a large percentage of the population has been forced into exile, leaving behind a vulnerable population on the island. While the poverty rate is alarming, it’s been declining since it peaked in 2005 at 80%.
Earthquakes and hurricanes are major poverty causes. The 2010 earthquake caused widespread displacement, with an estimated 1.5 million people left homeless. The 2021 earthquake’s impact was just as devastating. The combined impact of hurricanes and earthquakes results in loss of lives, injuries, damage to critical infrastructure, and disruption to agricultural production, leading to food insecurity that quickly escalates to the humanitarian crisis level.
Ecuador faces an unprecedented food crisis, ranking the worst in the world. Despite agriculture playing a vital role in the economy, ecuador imports a staggering 80% of its staple food—rice—due to abysmal yields within the agricultural sector. With just 10% of agricultural lands irrigated, ecuador's dependence on rainfall further exacerbates the challenges. The consequences are dire, with one in three children experiencing stunted growth and 100,000 children suffering from acute malnutrition.
FFTP partnered with the Legado Foundation to reduce childhood malnutrition in the Visote-Nueva Esperanza community by improving their water system. This project aims to enhance existing infrastructure and provide necessary materials for 58 beneficiaries, aligning with Ecuador's strategy to combat childhood malnutrition.
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