BEHIND EVERY FOUNDATION ARE ADMIRABLE PEOPLE WORKING WITH DEDICATION AND TIRELESS COMMITMENT, QUIETLY WEAVING THE CHANGE THE WORLD NEEDS.
THE LAST ICE MERCHANT OF CHIMBORAZO
Juan Uscha, son-in-law of Baltazar — who was, in his time, the last ice harvester of Chimborazo — is now the last person in Ecuador still dedicated to this tradition. Unfortunately, it is not a well-paid activity, and efforts are being made to support him financially so that this practice does not disappear.
The collection supporting this project is 'The last ice merchant of Chimborazo'.
PARAMO FOUNDATION
The Páramo Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the páramo ecosystem and promoting sustainable development for communities near Cotopaxi National Park. Its work includes projects such as reforestation with native species, waste management, environmental education, and the maintenance and signage of trails, all aimed at preserving the natural environment while encouraging human activities that do not harm the ecosystem. The foundation also collaborates with local communities and partner organizations to promote sustainable practices and help conserve thousands of hectares of páramo and its biodiversity.
THE PROJECT WE SUPPORT
"Santa Ana del Pedregal"
Initiative that seeks to implement development projects in Santa Ana del Pedregal, near the Cotopaxi Volcano. The collection supporting this project is 'Cotopaxi Volcano - An impossible sunset'.
SEMBRANDO ESPERANZA FOUNDATION
The Sembrando Esperanza Foundation works in Ecuador promoting reforestation and the restoration of natural ecosystems. They involve communities, families, and businesses in concrete activities to recover degraded areas, plant native trees, and protect biodiversity. In addition to driving direct actions on the ground, they also educate about environmental care and foster partnerships to multiply the impact. Their approach is simple yet powerful: regenerating nature through the active participation of people.
THE PROJECTS WE SUPPORT
Reforestation campaigns
The foundation carries out several reforestation projects in Quito and areas near the capital. The collection supporting this initiative is 'Cotopaxi Volcano - An impossible sunset'.
Construction of the Interpretation Center in Tambo Cóndor
Currently, the foundation is fundraising to build an interpretation center for condors near Pintag, specifically in front of Laguna de Secas, one of the few condor nesting sites in Ecuador. The collection supporting this initiative is 'Cotopaxi Volcano – An Impossible Sunset'.
