ChildFund Ecuador

What ChildFund Ecuador does

ChildFund Ecuador is a nonprofit international cooperation organization founded in 1984 and headquartered in Quito, Ecuador, operating as the Ecuadorian country office of ChildFund International USA and a member of the ChildFund Alliance global network of 11 organizations. The organization delivers a lifecycle-based portfolio of programs targeting children and adolescents from 0 to 24 years across 548 communities in five provinces (Carchi, Imbabura, Pichincha, Cotopaxi, and Tungurahua), including early childhood development (Creciendo Contigo), violence prevention for ages 6-14 (Niñez Segura y Protegida), informed decision-making for adolescents (Me Quiero, Me Cuido), youth leadership and employability for ages 15-24 (Pacto), and specialized programming for displaced populations (Proyecto Semilla, Del Desplazamiento a la Integración).

The organization's technology footprint centers on the Naveguemos Seguros digital safety platform — providing resources, guides, and research on online safety, cyberbullying prevention, and digital violence — and the augmented reality game 'Eso... ¿es amor?' co-developed with Ecuador's National Council for Gender Equality to teach adolescents about respectful relationships. Programs are delivered through 250+ local implementing partner organizations (FENPIDEC, FOCI, FEDACC) and coordinated with the Ministries of Education and Telecommunications for policy alignment and scale. The organization also runs a digital education program in partnership with ProFuturo (Fundación Telefónica and Fundación La Caixa) that trained 60,000+ teachers in digital competencies across all 24 Ecuadorian provinces during 2020-2022.

Revenue is sourced from individual monthly recurring donations ($10/$15/$20 tiers) and one-time contributions via the website, in-kind donations, and institutional grants from the European Union, Fondo #LiD, GIZ (Cooperación Alemana), ChildFund International, and other international cooperation partners. Donor acquisition runs through community events, digital campaigns (the 'Los monstruos son reales' campaign reached 13M+ people), and partnership marketing, with government and NGO partnerships serving as the principal institutional channel for service delivery rather than commercial sales motion.

Name

ChildFund Ecuador

Legal name

ChildFund Ecuador

Website

https://childfund.ec

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ChildFund Ecuador is a Quito-based nonprofit (founded 1984) and ChildFund International country office that delivers child protection, early childhood development, and youth leadership programs across 548 communities in five Ecuadorian provinces, funded by individual donations and institutional grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare and Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGABAG

Child Protection & Child Rights

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

SECONDARYBPAGADAA

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYHLAJALAG

Maternal, Child & Family Health Program Funding

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Public Health Funding, Grants & Program Administration

SECONDARYEDADALAB

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Partnerships, Intergovernmental & NGO Programs

SECONDARYBPAGAKAA

Private Foundations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

Keywords

• Child protection services
• Early childhood development
• Digital safety education
• Youth development programs
• Community-based development

Headquarters

HQ city

Quito

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monthly recurring donations ($10, $15, $20 tiers) and one-time donations from individual supporters. Donors can contribute through the organization's website with various payment methods.
2. Individual One-Time Donations: One-time donation options allowing donors to contribute varying amounts to support programs for children and adolescents.
3. In-Kind Donations: Accepts in-kind donations including clothing, new toys, and non-perishable food items collected through official channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ChildFund Ecuador is a nonprofit international cooperation organization that delivers child welfare and development programs across five Ecuadorian provinces, accompanying children from birth through age 24 with age-specific interventions covering early childhood development, violence prevention, education, nutrition, health, and digital safety. The organization funds these programs through individual donations, grants, and strategic partnerships with multilateral bodies and government institutions, reaching beneficiaries free of charge through a network of community-based implementing partners.

Product overview

ChildFund Ecuador operates as a child development organization offering a portfolio of age-specific programs and digital tools. The core programs follow a lifecycle approach: Creciendo Contigo (0-5 years) focuses on early childhood development through health, nutrition, and positive parenting; Niñez Segura y Protegida (6-14 years) prevents violence in homes and schools; Me Quiero, Me Cuido (6-19 years) promotes informed decision-making; and Pacto (15-24 years) develops youth leadership and economic independence. These core programs are complemented by specialized initiatives including Proyecto Semilla for displaced populations, the Del Desplazamiento a la Integración cross-border project, and a digital education program in partnership with ProFuturo. Additionally, ChildFund offers technology-focused tools including the augmented reality game '¿Eso... es amor?' and the Naveguemos Seguros strategy for safe internet use. The organization also provides downloadable guides and resources for parents, educators, and companies on topics ranging from digital safety to psychological first aid.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Creciendo Contigo: Program focused on early childhood development for children under 6 years, supporting mothers, fathers and primary caregivers in physical, cognitive, socio-emotional and psychomotor growth
• Niñez Segura y Protegida
• Me Quiero, Me Cuido
• Pacto
• Semilla
• Naveguemos Seguros
• Proyecto Semilla
• ¿Eso... es amor?
• Miles de Manos

Products and services

• Creciendo Contigo Integral program accompanying children under 6 years old in their early years of life across five areas: development, health, nutrition, protection, and positive parenting. Works with mothers, fathers and primary caregivers to ensure healthy growth.
• Niñez Segura y Protegida Program designed to prevent and reduce different forms of violence faced by children aged 6-14 in their homes, schools, and communities. Works with parents, caregivers, and educational staff to create safe, violence-free environments.
• Me Quiero, Me Cuido Program for children, adolescents, youth and their caregivers to strengthen capacity for informed and responsible decisions, promoting wellbeing, development and reducing inequality conditions.
• Pacto Program for adolescents and youth aged 15-24 to develop leadership, strengthen civic participation and achieve economic independence through training in entrepreneurship, employment and life planning.
• Proyecto Semilla Program supporting displaced populations and host communities nationally through two axes: safe and protective communities and economic inclusion, in coordination with public and private organizations.
• Del Desplazamiento a la Integración Project financed by the LiD Fund, European Union in Ecuador, and UNOPS that rebuilds education and employment opportunities for cross-border communities at risk and reduces discrimination faced by displaced persons in southern Ecuador and northern Peru.
• Programa de Educación Digital

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,322 children and adolescents directly served
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, strategic and minor.

• War ChildcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026Strategic alliance for child protection and psychosocial wellbeing. Collaboration includes methodology sharing like TeamUp approach using play and movement for emotional wellbeing. Memorandum of Understanding signed for technical and operational capacity strengthening. Joint work on protection in contexts of violence and human mobility.
• War Child ColombiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2025Memorandum of Understanding signed to strengthen technical and operational capacities, promote joint actions for protection of children in contexts of violence, conflict and human mobility. Regional Andean cooperation.
• ProFuturo (Fundación Telefónica y Fundación La Caixa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Digital education partnership (2020-2022) that trained over 60,000 teachers in digital competencies across all 24 provinces of Ecuador, benefiting students with innovative active methodologies. Supported 180+ educational institutions.
• GIZ (Cooperación Alemana)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for implementing the 'Miles de Manos' methodology (designed by GIZ and University of Oregon) for violence prevention and positive relationships. GIZ provides funding and technical support for training programs in educational communities.
• ChildFund InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing strategic direction, global standards, technical support, and international network of 11 organizations reaching 16 million beneficiaries. Ecuador office operates under global framework and mission.
• Ministerio de Educación (Ministry of Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination on educational programs, digital safety curriculum, school-based protection initiatives. Joint implementation of Programa Comunidades Educativas Seguras y Protectoras and teacher training programs.
• Ministerio de TelecomunicacionescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on national strategy for safe digital environments for children and adolescents. Joint development of digital safety policies and programs.
• Vicepresidencia de la RepúblicaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh-level government partnership for child protection and welfare policy alignment. Visit from Karen Hanrahan included meetings to strengthen alliance.
• Consejo Nacional para la Igualdad de GénerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development of the augmented reality game 'Eso...¿es amor?' for promoting gender equality, safe internet use, and violence prevention among adolescents and youth.
• COALICO (Coalición contra la vinculación de niños, niñas y jóvenes al conflicto armado en Colombia)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Derechos en primera plana: ética y niñez en el periodismo' event for strengthening ethical journalism in covering child protection issues.
• UNICEF EcuadorflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint participation in forums and discussions on child protection in contexts of violence. UNICEF presents data and analysis on structural causes affecting children.
• World Child ColombiastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSharing of experiences and approaches to child protection, integral education in rights, youth leadership, psychosocial support and active youth participation.
• Visión Alianza NoruegastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation of social capital, promoting community networks of trust and development spaces through cultural, sports and educational initiatives.
• FOCI (Federación de Organizaciones Sociales de Imbabura)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal implementing partner for Miles de Manos methodology implementation in Carchi and Imbabura provinces.
• FEDACCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal implementing partner for child protection and development programs in Ecuador.
• FENPIDEC (Federación Ecuatoriana del Noroccidente de Pichincha para el Desarrollo Comunitario)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKey implementing partner in Northwestern Pichincha working with 70+ communities, 3,800+ children and adolescents. Implements Creciendo Contigo, Niñez Segura y Protegida and Pacto programs.
• ATREVIAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic communication partnership for strengthening social initiatives and communications capacity.
• Universidad del AzuaystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for 'Del desplazamiento a la integración' project implementation and research activities.
• UNOPSflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementation partner for cross-border displacement and integration projects in Southern Ecuador and Northern Peru, managing project execution.
• ChildFund AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal alliance of 11 child development organizations working with 250+ local organizations across Asia, Africa and the Americas, reaching 16 million children, youth, families and communities.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aldeas Infantiles SOS Ecuador: INGO focused on alternative care, family strengthening, and child protection for vulnerable children in Ecuador. Directly comparable target population and family-strengthening methodology.
• War Child: INGO focused on children affected by conflict and violence; signed an MOU with ChildFund Ecuador in 2026 for psychosocial wellbeing and protection in contexts of violence. Highly comparable methodology (TeamUp, protection).
• CARE Ecuador: INGO operating in Ecuador focused on women, girls, and community resilience. Comparable community-based delivery, donor-driven funding model, and overlapping focus on gender-based violence prevention.
• Save the Children Ecuador: Global INGO delivering child protection, education, health, and nutrition programming in Ecuador. Comparable mission, donor base, and age-segmented interventions, with overlapping funder networks.
• Plan International Ecuador: INGO operating in Ecuador focused on children's rights, gender equality, and youth empowerment. Highly comparable lifecycle portfolio (early childhood through youth) and community-based delivery model.
• World Vision Ecuador: Faith-based INGO providing child sponsorship, protection, education, and livelihoods programming across Ecuador. Comparable sponsorship/donor model and community-area development approach.
• UNICEF Ecuador: UN agency focused on child rights, protection, education, and adolescent wellbeing in Ecuador. Directly comparable as a co-implementer of child protection forums and overlapping programmatic goals in violence prevention and digital safety.

Emerging players

• Educa Ecuador (Fundación Educa Ecuador): Ecuadorian NGO working on education quality, child protection, and youth development. Comparable child-focused mission in Ecuador with overlapping programmatic emphasis on education and protection.

Broad incumbents

• ChildFund International: Parent organization and global network of ChildFund Alliance. Directly comparable mission and programs at global scale, and serves as the strategic umbrella governing ChildFund Ecuador's operations and standards.

Regional players

• COALICO: Colombian coalition against child recruitment; collaborates with ChildFund Ecuador on ethical journalism and child protection. Comparable mission on child protection in violence/conflict contexts, primarily regional to Colombia/Andean corridor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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