General Education Fund
Empowering Children Through Access to Formal Education
The General Education Fund supports children and youth from economically disadvantaged backgrounds by providing scholarships to attend school (Primary and Secondary). This initiative is designed to address barriers to education, reduce child labor, and offer a path to future opportunities through formal learning.
Through this fund, we strive to:
Provide scholarships for children and young people to attend school.
Combat child labor by helping children transition from domestic or agricultural work to formal education.
Prepare youth for professional opportunities by establishing a foundation for lifelong learning and potential tertiary education support.
The program focuses on empowering students from marginalized communities and schools that Fundación Nahuel has previously supported, aiming to offer them a sustainable path to specialized and qualified careers
Fund Objectives
Primary Focus Area: Rural regions, specifically Pacto & Gualea, near Casa Nahuel and Colegio Pachijal.
Impact: Reducing child labor and giving children opportunities to move towards professional careers with the possibility of future support for tertiary education.
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Education is a key tool in breaking the cycle of poverty, yet many children in Ecuador, especially in rural areas, remain excluded due to economic challenges and societal pressures. After the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022, Fundación Nahuel expanded its educational support to create a larger impact.
Initially focusing on individual schools, we now operate a broader fund that reaches more students annually. Our efforts have concentrated in Pacto & Gualea, where the Casa Nahuel and Colegio Pachijal are key partners, creating a nurturing ecosystem for rural education.
Despite our current efforts, the need remains significant in other schools and communities. Expanding the General Education Fund is critical to ensure that every child, regardless of their background, can access education and work towards a better future.
Be Part of a Child’s Journey to Education
Your contributions to the General Education Fund help provide scholarships that directly enable children to attend school, break free from labor, and prepare for brighter futures. Here’s how you can contribute:
One-time Donation
Annual Sponsorship
Corporate Contributions
Every dollar helps us reduce barriers to education, end child labor, and create opportunities for children in Ecuador’s most vulnerable communities.
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Sin la Fundación Nahuel no hubiera podido llegar a donde estoy hoy. Me han apoyado en muchos ambitos y les estoy bien grato.
Jane Bryan
EstudianteFrequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the scholarship?
Scholarships are awarded to children and youth from families with limited financial resources who otherwise would not be able to attend school.
What expenses does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship helps cover essential school expenses, including tuition, uniforms, supplies, and transportation, enabling children to access education without financial barriers.
How is this fund different from other programs?
Unlike one-off support, this fund offers structured, ongoing assistance to ensure children can complete their basic education and transition toward professional opportunities.
How does the fund address child labor?
By providing scholarships, the fund allows children to leave domestic or agricultural labor and attend school, reducing their economic burden on families while promoting education.
Can I sponsor a specific school or region?
Currently, donations are pooled to maximize the number of children we can support, but you can indicate preferences, and we’ll work to allocate resources accordingly.
