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Carlitos Pazmiño, our first godson, an Ecuadorian boy who came to Florida seeking treatment for a rare neuro-cerebral disease (Batten Disease). In the photo: Anita Alvarez, Jorge Castillo, and Miryam Castillo presenting the donation check to Carlitos, who is pictured with his mother, Lourdes Valencia, Victoria Rendón, and Paquita Cabrera.
Hands that
help
Testimonials
Since 2019, the Hands to Help Foundation, under the leadership of Miryam Castillo, has supported our educational institutions in Manabí with school supplies, medicine, breakfasts, and infrastructure improvements, significantly transforming the educational environment. Their support not only covers basic needs but also motivates students, strengthening their academic and personal development. Thanks to the foundation, children feel safer, more valued, and have greater opportunities for a better future, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of each family that benefits.
Yolanda Vargas
A teacher at the Abdón Calderón Muñoz School, she also supports us as a representative of Hands to Help with the coordination and distribution in 16 schools in rural areas in the provinces of Manabí and Guayas.
On one of my trips to the United States, I had the honor of meeting Mrs. Miryam Castillo, president of Hands to Help, who immediately offered her assistance in any case requiring support. Since then, she and her team have been there, providing help to every child who has needed it. We have been blessed to receive such valuable support from you, who do extraordinary work for the most vulnerable in our beloved Ecuador.
We applaud their work and wish them many more years of service. Blessings.
María Castro
President of the Esperanza de Vida Foundation, dedicated for 23 years to supporting children and adolescents in Ecuador who suffer from cancer.
Your help not only makes things easier, but it also reminded us that there are still people who support us without hesitation. We are truly grateful.
Luigi Villacreses
Coordinator of the Belen Home Foundation.
In the photo, Luigi is with Paquita Cabrera and some children from the foundation.
What we do
Action that transforms lives
Every Hands To Help project is born from love and solidarity. With your support, we can offer:
🎒 School supplies and education: We help children have everything they need to learn and grow.
🎁 Gifts and celebrations: We make every Christmas and celebration special, with gifts and entertainment.
🍎 Snacks and nutrition: Because a well-fed child can dream and study with joy.
👕 Clothing and gifts: We ensure that every child receives what they need to feel cared for and happy.
🏥 Medical support and surgeries: We help with funds for essential medical treatments, surgeries or equipment.
🏠 Infrastructure and construction: We remodel schools and foundations, and in some cases we build homes and educational spaces, with desks and all their supplies.
Schools we are helping
Juan Bautista Rosado M. School
Demetrio Aguilera Malta School
October 12th School
Adolfo Jurado Gonzales School
April 17th
School November 21st
Santa Rosa School
Don Pablo School of Tenderness
EU Fernando López L.
Simón Rodríguez University
UE Emilio Ordoñez
Bellavista University
San Jacinto University
Abdón Calderón M. School
UE Manuel J. Calle
EU Abdón Calderón Muñoz
Restoration of the Sor Dominga Bocca Foundation children's home
Mission accomplished!
The transformation is truly wonderful.
Seeing how this place looks today fills our hearts with gratitude and pride.
Thanks to Clarita Abad, Clemencia Miranda, Marlene Avilés, Marianita Quevedo, María Castro, César Mosquera, Patricio Ruiz, and everyone who, in one way or another, made this beautiful project possible.
Being able to offer girls a more dignified and hopeful space is, and will continue to be, our greatest mission.
