Fundación de Apoyo al Desarrollo Sustentable del Ecuador FADSE

What Fundación de Apoyo al Desarrollo Sustentable del Ecuador FADSE does

Fundación de Apoyo al Desarrollo Sustentable del Ecuador (FADSE) is a private nonprofit foundation headquartered in Quito, Ecuador, operating across three integrated thematic pillars: inclusive education, child nutrition, and sustainable development. Its work delivers technical assistance, research, and capacity-building to government institutions, UN agencies, and civil-society partners. The foundation has produced a portfolio of proprietary methodologies and educational products, including the 'Saberes del Ceibo' pedagogical framework for A'i Cofán early childhood development, the 'Paisajes de Aprendizaje Lúdicos' (PAL) malnutrition-prevention toolkit available in six language versions, the Ruta Metodológica para Aulas Digitales Multipropósito (ADM) aligned with Ecuador's Digital Education Agenda, and a 330-hour virtual course on inclusive education delivered through the Ministry of Education's Me Capacito platform and the OEI Iberoamerican platform.

FADSE's go-to-market is institutional and relationship-based, winning work through formal responses to public calls for proposals (convocatorias) and direct engagement with commissioning bodies such as UNICEF, FAO, PAHO, Ecuador's Ministry of Education, EPMAPS, and multiple decentralized autonomous governments (GADs). Revenue is generated through project-based consulting and technical-assistance contracts, complemented by modest fee-based training programs. The foundation operates across 12+ Ecuadorian provinces — including Sucumbíos, Carchi, Imbabura, Esmeraldas, Santa Elena, Pastaza, Morona Santiago, Chimborazo, Bolívar, Orellana, and the Distrito Metropolitano de Quito — and has recently extended its reach into the broader Latin American region through OEI-channeled courses. Co-publications in Scopus-indexed journals (Ciencias Sociales, Espacios, Namibian Studies, Kurdish Studies) and compliance infrastructure (Code of Ethics, Integrity Policy, Child Safeguarding Policy) signal institutional formalization consistent with multi-donor eligibility.

Name

Fundación de Apoyo al Desarrollo Sustentable del Ecuador FADSE

Legal name

Fundación de Apoyo al Desarrollo Sustentable del Ecuador FADSE

Website

https://fadse.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FADSE is a Quito-based nonprofit foundation that provides technical assistance, research, and capacity-building in inclusive education, child nutrition, and sustainable development to Ecuadorian government bodies, UN agencies (UNICEF, FAO, PAHO), and indigenous communities across 12+ provinces.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Quito

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting and Technical Assistance Contracts: FADSE generates revenue primarily through consultancy contracts and technical assistance agreements with government agencies (e.g., GADs, Ministry of Education, EPMAPS), international organizations (UNICEF, FAO, OPS/PAHO), and development partners. These are typically project-based, multi-year engagements in areas of education, child nutrition, and sustainable development.
2. Training and Capacity-Building Programs: Revenue from designing and delivering training programs, virtual courses, and capacity-building workshops for institutions. Examples include the 330-hour virtual course on 'Attention to Diversity in Ecuador's Educational System' and international certification courses on inclusive education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FADSE is a nonprofit foundation that delivers technical assistance, consulting, training programs, and educational methodology development across inclusive education, child nutrition, and sustainable development in Ecuador. Its core offerings are project-based consulting contracts with government agencies, UN bodies, and educational institutions, including pedagogical toolkits, virtual courses, cultural and bilingual methodologies, and applied research. Revenue is generated through institutional contracts and course fees rather than commercial product sales.

Product overview

FADSE operates as a non-profit foundation offering a portfolio of programs and consulting services focused on sustainable development, primarily in three areas: (1) Inclusive Education (educación inclusiva) encompassing digital classroom methodologies, teacher training courses, special needs education, and intercultural bilingual approaches; (2) Child Nutrition (nutrición infantil) including chronic malnutrition research, family training programs, school feeding initiatives, and the 'Paisajes de Aprendizaje Lúdicos' playful learning program; and (3) Sustainable Development and Climate Change (desarrollo sostenible y cambio climático) covering environmental education, water culture, and territorial planning. Key offerings include the 'Saberes del Ceibo' pedagogical methodology, virtual courses on inclusive education accessible through the Me Capacito platform, the ADM Digital Classroom methodology aligned with Ecuador's Digital Education Agenda, and institutional compliance programs. The foundation also provides specialized consulting services and publishes scientific research in education and public health.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ruta Metodológica para Aulas Digitales Multipropósito (ADM) Educational methodology aligned with Ecuador's Digital Education Agenda 2021-2025, guiding teachers in the pedagogical use of digital resources, simulators, and concrete materials from a multipurpose and interdisciplinary approach for inclusive education. Designed for the Ministry of Education and public school teachers.
• Metodología Pedagógica 'Saberes del Ceibo' Pedagogical methodology for early childhood upbringing based on ancestral knowledge of the A'i Cofán people in Sucumbíos province, developed with UNICEF and SEIBE, including a guide and 14 playful materials for cognitive, motor, socio-emotional and linguistic development of children aged 0-5.
• Curso Virtual 'Atención a la diversidad en el sistema educativo ecuatoriano' 330-hour virtual training course for teachers, UDAI professionals, and DECE professionals on inclusive education, accessible through the Me Capacito platform of Ecuador's Ministry of Education, covering human rights, Universal Design for Learning, and positive discipline.
• Curso Virtual 'Atención a la diversidad para los Sistemas Educativos de Iberoamérica' Virtual course for teachers in Iberoamerican educational systems, offered through OEI's platform in Mooc (120 hours) and tutored (90 hours) modalities, adapted from the Ecuadorian course on diversity.
• Paisajes de Aprendizaje Lúdicos (PAL) Playful Learning Landscapes project for prevention of chronic child malnutrition in children under 5 years, implemented in Esmeraldas, Santa Elena, Pastaza, Morona Santiago, Chimborazo, and Bolívar provinces through playful and participatory strategies and pedagogical toolkits.
• Programa de Buenas Prácticas de Alimentación y Salud Training program on child nutrition best practices developed in provinces of the Northern Ecuador Mancomunidad (Imbabura, Carchi, Esmeraldas, and Sucumbíos), including curriculum design and family training workshops that reached 750+ families in Carchi.
• Guía Didáctica - Programa de Alimentación Escolar Sostenible Educational guide and illustration for the Sustainable School Feeding Program course in Ecuador, developed under the Brazil-FAO International Cooperation Program in coordination with FAO Ecuador and Ecuador's Ministry of Education.
• Programa de Educación Ambiental para el Desarrollo Sostenible Environmental education program implemented with the Environmental Secretariat of Quito's Metropolitan District GAD, covering sustainable consumption, biodiversity conservation, food sovereignty, and climate change through pedagogical content and didactic materials.
• Curso de Capacitación en Técnicas de Autonomía para Personas con Discapacidad Visual Training course for technicians from the Ministry of Economic and Social Inclusion, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Public Health on autonomy and independence techniques for people with visual disabilities, implemented through Moodle platform.
• Guía Inclusiva de Apoyo Pedagógico - Covid-19 Inclusive pedagogical support guide during the Covid-19 emergency based on artistic and playful processes for students with special educational needs, containing 150 work booklets distributed by educational levels.
• Consultoría Nueva Cultura del Agua Capacity building consulting program in partnership with EPMAPS (Metropolitan Public Water and Sanitation Company) to develop training modules and educational products on integral and sustainable water management for various community groups in Quito.
• Investigación CAP sobre Desnutrición Crónica Infantil Qualitative and quantitative research on knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding chronic child malnutrition in Ecuador, incorporating intercultural, geographic, and rights-based approaches, conducted with PAHO.

Quantifiable outcome

• 750+ families trained in child nutrition practices in Carchi province; program extended to 4 provinces of the Mancomunidad del Norte del Ecuador
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Instituto Superior Tecnológico ISPADEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2025FADSE and ISPADE signed an Interinstitutional Cooperation Agreement to establish a collaborative framework oriented toward the joint design, execution, and evaluation of training, capacity-building, research, and community engagement activities. Signed by Mgtr. Myriam Patricia Guilcapi Montenches, Rectora of ISPADE, and Dr. Diego Delgado Valdivia, Executive Director of FADSE.
• UNICEF EcuadorcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 27 November 2025UNICEF, in coordination with SEIBE (Secretaría de Educación Intercultural Bilingüe – Etnoeducación), engaged FADSE for technical support in implementing the 'Saberes del Ceibo' pedagogical methodology for early childhood development of the A'i Cofán nationality in Sucumbíos province. FADSE provides technical accompaniment to 4 CECIB centers.
• Prefectura del Carchi and Mancomunidad del Norte del EcuadorsecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 27 November 2025FADSE's Program of Good Food and Health Practices in Carchi province, part of a broader initiative in the Mancomunidad del Norte del Ecuador covering Imbabura, Carchi, Esmeraldas, and Sucumbíos provinces. Supported by CODESPA.
• Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos (OEI) / Instituto Iberoamericano de Formación y AprendizajesecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 September 2024FADSE's virtual course 'Attention to Diversity for Ibero-American Educational Systems' is delivered through OEI's platform, adapted from the Ecuadorian course, offered in two modalities: MOOC (120 hours) and tutored (90 hours), replicated across Latin American countries.
• EPMAPS (Empresa Pública Metropolitana de Agua Potable y Saneamiento)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 15 June 2024Consulting agreement for capacity building in 'New Water Culture' targeting children, adolescents, youth, students, adults, and community leaders in Quito. FADSE designs training modules, educational products, pedagogical tools (physical and digital toolkits), and implementation guides.
• Universidad Tecnológica IndoaméricacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2024Cooperation agreement to join forces in combating chronic child malnutrition in Ecuador through joint research, training, and community outreach programs. Part of FADSE's institutional commitment to education, social inclusion, and sustainable development.
• FAO Ecuador (FAOEC) – Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la AgriculturacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 18 December 2023Framework consulting agreement with FAO for the design and layout of the didactic guide for the Sustainable School Food Program strengthening course in Ecuador, under the Brazil-FAO International Cooperation Programme GCP/RLA/223/BRA. Coordinated with MINEDUC's National Directorate of Educational Resources.
• Universidad de BoyacásecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 December 2023Cooperation agreement with Universidad de Boyacá (Colombia) to generate institutional contributions related to inclusive education management, promoting research and academic exchange.
• Centro de Estudios Latinoamericanos de Educación Inclusiva (CELEI) – ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 December 2023Strategic alliance between FADSE and CELEI to generate alternatives for research and continuing education on Inclusive Education topics. CELEI, FADSE, and PUCE jointly organize the international Inclusive Education certification course.
• Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 December 2023Consulting agreement with PAHO for national qualitative and quantitative research on knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding chronic child malnutrition (DCI), incorporating intercultural, geographic, and rights-based approaches across Sierra, Costa, and Amazonia regions.
• Secretaría de Ambiente del GAD del Distrito Metropolitano de QuitocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 December 2023FADSE provides technical support for the Environmental Education for Sustainable Development and Good Environmental Practices Project in DMQ, including design of pedagogical content, construction of modules, and production of didactic materials for schools, public and private organizations, and DMQ neighborhoods.
• Ministerio de Educación del Ecuador (MINEDUC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 December 2023Collaboration on the Digital Education Agenda 2021-2025, with FADSE developing the methodological route for Multipurpose Digital Classrooms (ADM), virtual courses on diversity in education (330 hours on Me Capacito platform), and pedagogical support guides for students with special educational needs.
• Corte Constitucional del Ecuador / CEDECminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 December 2023Project for Constitutional dissemination directed at inhabitants of Pedro Vicente Maldonado canton, both urban and rural areas, within the framework of interinstitutional agreements between FADSE and the Constitutional Court through CEDEC.
• Instituto de Patrimonio Natural y Cultural (IPANC) – Organización del Convenio Andrés Bello (CAB)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2019Framework Cooperation Agreement signed on May 27, 2019, in Quito, aimed at developing, exchanging, generating, and disseminating projects, publications, and experiences related to education for the improvement of educational quality and attention to minorities or vulnerable populations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• RTI International: A large US-based research institute that delivers education, health, and international development programs on behalf of governments and multilaterals. Comparable in operating model — research, training curriculum design, and program implementation for institutional clients — and as a potential competitor for evaluation contracts like the PAHO CAP study.
• Mercy Corps: A global humanitarian and development organization working on food security, education, and resilience in fragile contexts. Comparable because it pursues similar project-based contracts with multilateral donors (including FAO and UNICEF) in nutrition and education programming.
• Save the Children: A large international NGO focused on child rights, education, nutrition, and emergency response across 100+ countries, with active programming in Ecuador. Comparable because it tackles the same child-nutrition and inclusive-education problems FADSE addresses, but with much larger scale, global brand, and direct bilateral donor funding.
• World Vision International: A large faith-inspired humanitarian organization focused on child welfare, education, and nutrition across the developing world, with significant Ecuador presence. Comparable because it competes in the same child-nutrition and inclusive-education RFPs and runs community-based program models analogous to FADSE's Carchi/Taracoa deployments.
• Plan International: A global development and humanitarian organization focused on children's rights, education, and inclusion, with strong Latin America presence. Comparable because it competes for the same UNICEF/UN agency tenders around inclusive education and child nutrition, but with broader geographic reach and institutional backing.
• CARE International: A major international humanitarian organization operating development programs in education, nutrition, and women's empowerment globally, including Latin America. Comparable in mission scope (education + nutrition + community resilience) and in its reliance on multilateral and bilateral institutional funding channels.

Direct peers

• Fe y Alegría: A Jesuit-founded education NGO network operating across Latin America with a similar methodology-led, school-based approach to inclusive and popular education. Comparable because FADSE's PATED accessibility study was conducted inside Fe y Alegría institutions, and both organizations blend pedagogical research with on-the-ground program delivery in underserved communities.
• Education Development Center (EDC): A US-headquartered nonprofit that designs and delivers education and workforce programs globally, often in partnership with USAID, UNICEF, and ministries of education. Comparable because it operates the same content-development-plus-technical-assistance model FADSE uses, including virtual teacher training and inclusive education curricula for low- and middle-income countries.

Regional players

• Fundación Natura: A long-standing Ecuadorian nonprofit foundation focused on biodiversity conservation, environmental education, and sustainable development. Comparable as a same-country nonprofit foundation operating in the sustainable development pillar, with parallel GTM via government tenders, UN partnerships, and community programs.
• Fundación AVINA: A Latin American foundation that drives sustainable development through partnerships with social organizations across the region. Comparable because it operates as a coordinating and grantmaking-style foundation in sustainable development, with a similar institutional, multi-stakeholder model in Spanish-speaking Latin America.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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