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ECUADOR
The
Plan/Geodysseo project
Location:
Cantón
Sozoranga
Project:
Primary Health care Promotion
Focuses on preventative health care,
nutrition, hygiene. Requested amount: $10,000. Total project costs $25,000 for 1 year.
Goal: Raise awareness about the importance of proper healthcare among
the population.
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The
country of Ecuador
Ecuador
is located on the equator and has a diverse climate – from lush jungle
to snow-capped mountains. Much of the population is located in remote
areas, widely dispersed and not easily reached due to insufficient
transportation and infrastructure.
Plan
Ecuador's involvement
Nearly
70 per cent of Ecuadorians live in poverty. In 2002, many families were
hit particularly hard by unemployment, the "dollarisation" of
the Ecuadorian currency, disputes over land rights and other economic
problems. There was a noticeable upturn in crime and violence in some
areas as a result. In this difficult context, Plan continued to work
with some of the poorest families in Ecuador, making a difference in the
lives of 5,000 children within their communities. [Read
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Country
information
Official
Name República del Ecuador
Population
13.7 millions
Capital
City Quito (1.5 million)
Area 283,560 sq km (109,486 sq mi)
Coastline
2,237 km (1,380 mi)
Languages Spanish (Official),
Amerindian languages (especially Quechua)
Religions
Roman Catholic 95%
Currency
Sucre
Vital stats
Per
capita income $3,200/year (USA $36,300)
Population
under 15 35% (USA 21%)
Life
expectancy 72 years (USA 77)
Population
growth 1.91% (USA 0.92%)
Mortality Rate
(under 5) 32/1,000 live births (USA 6.75)
Poverty
70% (USA 13%)
Access
to safe water 85%
Adequate
sanitation facilities 86%
Literacy
(over 15) Male 94% Female 91% (USA 97%/97%)
Sources:
CIA World Fact Book, Plan
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