La Poderosa

Ecuador | La Poderosa aims to create a strong community fabric in the Santa Clara de San Millán district, prioritizing food, cooperation, and learning. The work began with two processes: serving biweekly community meals to over 150 people and organizing activities for children. The other engages neighborhood women in cooperatives, where they sell chocolates and food services, sharing profits for their economic stability, and a portion of these earnings goes into a common fund. The project plans to take additional steps towards empowering community autonomy.