Program for Children with Special Needs
This program is dedicated to serving children with moderate to severe cerebral palsy who live in vulnerable communities in southern Quito.
These children require continuous care and assistance as they are unable to care for themselves and will always need a designated caregiver or therapist.
While the parents of these children are employed, their financial resources are insufficient to hire a professional, full-time therapist. Therefore, parents accompany their children to a dedicated care and therapy center where the children receive comprehensive services, including general care, meals, physical therapy, and speech therapy.
The success of this initiative relies on volunteers who possess relevant experience in this area, along with a significant amount of patience and dedication toward the children.
The program is financially sustained through small contributions from the parents, supplemented by crucial support from international organizations and foundations.
Program Highlights:
• Rehabilitative Support: Assisting professionals with physical, occupational and speech therapy sessions to improve children’s motor skills and communication.
• Skill Development: Programs emphasize life skills like feeding oneself, basic hygiene, and vocational training for older children.
• Personal Growth: Cultivates compassion, offers life-changing perspectives, and builds lasting friendships.
• Community Impact: Directly supports inclusion, reduces inequalities, and provides essential care often lacking in under-resourced areas.
Logistics:
• Location: Quito, Ecuador (Available year-round)
• Duration: 2 to 8 weeks
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• Accommodation: Homestay with full board
• Requirements: Basic Spanish level; open to all ages
Cost: Starting from $630
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Testimonials
My teacher Cecilia way very nice and patiant, the lessons were intensive but . I could learn a lot and she was very professional. All the tecahers were are very friendly and fun
The activities are so munch fun and it´s perfect to get to know the other students. German and Fernanda did a fantastic job and i enjoyed all the activities
I felt very confortable in the school and the ambiente is good., i like the garden and that the administration is next to the entry.
“My teacher Cecilia way very nice and patient, the lessons were intensive, but I could learn a lot and she was very professional. All the teachers are very friendly and fun.”
“The activities are so much fun and perfect to get to know the other students. Herman and Fernanda did a fantastic job and I enjoyed all the activities.”
“I felt very comfortable in the school and the environment is good. I like the garden and that the administration is next to the entry.”
The teachers were very good, patient, funny, interesting, combining Spanish classes with interesting information about Ecuador and South America.”
“Fun activities (cocktail-making and football), interesting activities (chocolate-making with cacao), entertaining and well-organized trips (Cotopaxi).
“Cooperative, nice break with cultural insights (food and drink), nice people from all over the world, much positivity.”
“Very good! Adriana was very friendly, and she was very good at explaining in Spanish so that we could understand. I would recommend her to anyone looking for lessons.”
“The activities were very good, and it was nice to get to know everyone at the school. It was also good to meet the other students who were also learning Spanish.”
“Everyone at the school was very friendly and it was a nice environment to practice Spanish.”