Volunteer, Learn & Live in a New Culture!
Gain invaluable experience as you support the physical, environmental, and social well-being of Ecuadorian families through delivering primary and specialized medical and entrepreneurial assistance.
Cultural Immersion
The diverse cultural and economic context of Ecuador will challenge participants to think creatively as they explore innovative alternatives to addressing social, health, and environmental issues.
Skill Development
Participants will enhance language learning skills, cultural competency, as well as gain a unique perspective on the social, environmental, health, and entrepreneurial situations of a developing country.
Certificate Offerings
We offer a variety of programs for professionals and students to receive certifications and continuing education units to support their career paths.
Our Programs
Innovations in Community Vision Health Care
This program provides participants an opportunity to improve the health and well-being of underserved communities in Ecuador while acquiring new skills in public health management specific to ophthalmology and vision health care.
Innovations in Community-Based Urgent Care
This program provides participants an opportunity to build the healthcare delivery capacity of underserved communities in Ecuador while acquiring new skills in public health programming specific to urgent care.
Innovations in Andean Social Entrepreneurship
With a focus on the tenets of social entrepreneurship (People. Planet. Profit) participants participating will gain insight into and contribute to the opportunities, inherent risks and limitations of the developing world.
Program Formats
10 - Day Trip
This is an intense experience that focuses on maximizing impact in communities along with visiting some of Ecuador’s beautiful sites.
Program highlights:
- 5 medical outreach campaigns
- Visits to Quito, Cotopaxi, and Baños
- Program recap with theme focus
4 - Week Immersion
This experience is for those that want to take a deeper dive into the world of international development while immersing oneself in the culture of Ecuador.
Program highlights:
- 7 medical outreach campaigns
- Visits to Quito, Cotopaxi, Coastal Ecuador, Alausí, and Baños
- Homestay options
- 10 days focusing on specialty theme of program with case studies, group discussions, journaling, experiential education and local exchanges.
- Participants will interact with NGO’s, governmental entities, and indigenous professionals, making a profound community impact while also gaining in-depth knowledge of economic development in Ecuador.
Why Participate with Us?
Acquire a Unique Cultural Perspective
The cultural and ecological diversity of Ecuador will provide a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the world from a new perspective.
Increase Your Career Opportunities
Organizations both by choice and by demand, are prioritizing corporate social responsibility efforts and discovering that by creating a focus on a triple bottom line of People, Planet, and Profit, their ventures are yielding better results.
Be the Change
Every participant is provided the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of others, not only through collaboration with Ecuadorian counterparts, but also with their international team members.
Network with Changemakers
Our program participants and leaders have a variety of specialties and experiences to share. You will also have the opportunity to network with a variety of governmental and non-governmental entities.
Travel The World With Confidence
Whether this is your first trip abroad, or your latest venture, you will gain unforgettable insight that will challenge and reward you.
Become a Better Learner
Non-traditional settings will allow participants to break free of normal educational paradigms and realize their true capabilities.
Our Leadership
Executive Director – Ecuador
David Guacho
David graduated from Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo and has led our foundation since its inception in 2007. He is a great humanitarian, and tireless defender of children and the poor. His dreams, energy and commitment have no limits.
David is responsible for all employment, financial and administrative matters at the Foundation, and has deep relationships with organizations and leaders in Chimborazo Province and throughout Ecuador.
Executive Director – United States
Sarah Marjane
Sarah is a passionate humanitarian and is truly dedicated to our mission. She believes that every child deserves health, education, and love and is committed to serving the poor. Sarah joined FIBUSPAM in 2015 and holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from Benedictine University and a bachelor’s degree in International Studies from the University of Scranton.
Prior to joining FIBUSPAM, she served as a Senior Administrator at PATH, an Assistant Manager at CLUSA, and a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mozambique.
Operations Specialist – United States
Zachary Smith
Having been involved in social entrepreneurship initiatives in Ecuador since 2005, Zac’s inspiration thrives from all of the relationships he has created throughout the country of Ecuador. He holds a Master in Business Administration and a bachelor degree in International Studies of Latin America.
Prior to joining FIBUSPAM, he worked with a variety of for-profit and non-profit start ups including New Development Solutions Group in Guatemala and Ecuador. He served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Loja, Ecuador from 2005 to 2007.
More About Our Organization
Located in the Heart of Ecuador's Andes Mountains
Chimborazo Province is an area of unique interest and great need. The population is largely indigenous with a unique culture in terms of language, religion, family and social structure, work, music and dance.
World Class Leadership
Our team is comprised of specialists from Ecuador, the United States, and several countries around the world. Each individual has a deep affinity to contribute to the well-being of Ecuador’s communities as well as sharing their unique perspectives on the developing world.
Over 50,000 People Served
FIBUSPAM provides integrated health care and humanitarian support to thousands of Ecuadorians in need every year. The clinic opened in August of 2007 and has continuously expanded its services. We serve a largely indigenous population in an area marked by significant poverty with limited or no access to health care. Our clinic is also a secure and well-equipped base for teams of foreign surgeons who wish to travel to Ecuador to do humanitarian work.
Our Partnerships
FIBUSPAM succeeds because of the dedication, generosity and hard work of a small army of physicians, humanitarians, and friends both in Ecuador and in the U.S. We thank them for their commitment to FIBUSPAM and the people of Ecuador are honored to have the chance to work with each one of them.
We are also extremely grateful to our funders and implementation partners who make our work possible.
Our Story
We are dedicated to supporting the physical, environmental and social well-being of Ecuadorian families. Ecuador. Our services are free and are available to all regardless of race or religion. Our patients are treated with respect and receive quality, compassionate medical care. Our goal with our Volun-our programs is to increase international understanding of the developing world.
FIBUSPAM receives teams of American and International professionals, as well as high school and college students who volunteer at our clinic in Ecuador and experience quality interactions with the communities that we serve.
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