Hearts of Gold empowers women, children, and families in Cuenca, Ecuador through holistic support, economic opportunity, and community care. Our flagship program, Proyecto AMA, offers mental health services, life-skills workshops, crisis support, and personalized care for women-especially single mothers- and their kids. We also run microenterprise programs, children's enrichment initiatives, and emergency response efforts-creating sustainable pathways to dignity, stability, and long-term change.
In Cuenca, Ecuador, vulnerable women and families face cycles of poverty, food insecurity, and limited access to healthcare, education, or safe employment. Many are single mothers or displaced families with no support system. Without intervention, these challenges deepen over generations. Hearts of Gold addresses these root issues through holistic care, helping families heal, grow, and build stable, independent futures.
Hearts of Gold solves systemic poverty in Cuenca, Ecuador by providing wraparound support to women, children, and families. Through our core program Project AMA, we offer therapy, healthcare, crisis aid, and life-skills training. Microenterprise programs like Mujeres Creadoras and Dellas Cleaning build income and confidence. Children access emotional support and joyful learning. We also support community efforts like the Cuenca Soup Kitchen, and natural disaster + crisis response initiatives.
By providing holistic support and economic opportunity, Hearts of Gold helps families break the cycle of poverty for good. Over time, this means healthier communities, improved education outcomes, and stronger local economies. Women gain independence, children thrive, and families achieve lasting stability. Our programs impact over 1,000 individuals annually, with ripple effects reaching entire neighborhoods-building a future rooted in dignity, resilience, and equity.
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