EDUCATION ASSISTANCE

Equator has a tropical climate, with a diverse landscape of hills and valleys and a picturesque shoreline dotted by sandy beaches and fishing villages. Some 1,000 kilometres from the coast are the Galápagos Islands, renowned for their unique wildlife.

Beyond all of these natural wonders, however, is a great need for educational support. Guided by the principle that learning means growth, the Sisters of Charity of Saint Mary in Tumbaco, Equator, focus primarily on teaching. The sisters also visit families to organize support and evangelization activities.

Institutions and services

Nursery and primary schools
Parish and vocation ministry
Catechesis

Assistance for the elderly
Summer camp

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National statistics

Capital:
Quito
GDP per capita (CURRENT US $)*:
5 982,00
Population (NUMBER OF PEOPLE)*:
16 863 000
Public spending on education (% OF TOTAL GDP)*:
5,0
Density (PEOPLE/KM²)*:
67,9
UNIVERSITY SCHOOLING (% OF POP 25 TO 64)^†:
N/D
Number of physicians (X/1000 people)*:
1,7
HEALTHCARE EXPENDITURE (% OF TOTAL GDP)*:
8,5

*Source: World Statistics Pocket Book - 2018 Edition - United Nations, New York, 2018
^†Source: Investinontario.com – Education at a glance: Adult education level, Tertiary, 2017