Sinsoluka works every day with children and adolescents living on the streets or at risk of street life in Quito. We offer them education, nutrition, support, and a place to feel safe.
We are a team of educators, psychologists, and volunteers committed to Quito's marginalized children and youth. We receive no government support. We have worked for more than 25 years in the Historic Center, where child labor and exclusion are most acute.
We seek
To promote the rescue and organized agency of children, adolescents, and young people in extreme marginalization, through educational, recreational, and productive initiatives that raise their quality of life.
We aspire
To foster the building of equitable and just social relationships, where people live in conditions of dignity and become a source of personal and social development.
Foundation Director
Sinsoluka · Quito, Ecuador
"Believing in children means looking at a country's future with optimism and hope"
Dr. Mario Piedra, founder of Fundación Sinsoluka for Marginalized Children and Youth, specializes in Psychology, Psycho-rehabilitation, and Special Education. He has extensive experience in the treatment, recovery, and social and family reintegration of children and adolescents living on the streets, as well as in addressing behavioral issues. He also supports children and adolescents affected by drug and alcohol use and abuse. His mission is to reintegrate them into society as productive members.
Fundación Sinsoluka is a comprehensive educational space where children and their families find the support and trust needed to become protagonists of their own lives.
Niños estudiando
Estudio
Monday through Friday, in two daily shifts, we guide, supervise, and support children and adolescents in completing their schoolwork to help their academic development. We track their performance and coordinate with schools to ensure they stay enrolled and succeed academically.
Niños alimentándose
Every day we serve a nutritious lunch to the children who attend the foundation. For many, it is the most complete meal of their day. We also accompany them to medical appointments, help with medication, and cover basic personal hygiene needs.
Día del niño
Every day, after finishing their schoolwork, the children make the most of the foundation's facilities, letting loose and enjoying healthy fun and play once their tasks are done.
At the end of the school year, those who pass to the next grade take part in the Sinsoluka Summer Program: several weeks of recreational activities, hikes, contests, educational workshops, museum visits, swimming pools, parks, and a final trip to a tourist destination in the country.
Volunteering
Volunteers from all countries are welcome, regardless of Spanish level. Students seeking internships or university placements are also welcome.
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We are about to begin a new school year, and this fills us with great excitement. For the children and teenagers who attend the Sinsoluka Foundation, this return to classes represents more than just anticipation; it represents a path full of challenges.
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At Sinsoluka, we celebrate every achievement of our students in a big way! To reward their hard work, we organize five weeks of vacation filled with unique experiences.
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On June 1st, we celebrated Children's Day at the foundation. This year, students from Colegio Menor San Francisco joined us to spend time with the children.
READ MOREWe receive no government funding. Every donation goes directly toward education, food, and support for the foundation's children and adolescents.
info@sinsoluka.com · +593 99 294 3852
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Herbalife
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Sponsorship program