Community Leadership Recognition
What is the recognition of community leadership Ecuador Grows with You?
It is an initiative of the Fundación Ecuador Crece Contigo (Ecuador Grows with You Foundation) that arises to make visible, strengthen and promote leadership committed to community welfare and the prevention and reduction of chronic child malnutrition. Its purpose is to highlight those who promote innovative, sustainable and culturally relevant initiatives, capable of transforming realities and opening paths towards a fairer and healthier future for the children of Ecuador. Recognized community leaders are not just award winners: they are agents of change who inspire, mobilize and strengthen their communities.
Who can participate?
It is aimed at people who promote positive changes in their communities and who have the support of an organization, collective or Decentralized Autonomous Government (GAD) that endorses their application.
The recognition focuses on the parish and rural levels, especially in those territories facing challenges related to access to safe water, adequate food, education and health.
What it consists of and how it is delivered
This recognition seeks to inspire more people to exercise positive leadership in their communities and to build healthier environments through innovative, sustainable initiatives that have an impact on the well-being of the country's children.
It includes the award of a statuette and resources for scholarships, technical training or international exchange.
Incentive detail
Gold harvest: up to $5,000.
Silver planting: up to $3,500.
Bronze seed: up to $1,500.
Impact categories
Community leadership can be applied in areas oriented to address the determinants of chronic child malnutrition.
Phases of the process and chronogram
The reconnaissance is being carried out in several phases and will conclude in September 2026.