The COLINAS VERDES Foundation
Established in 1993, The Colinas Verdes Foundation is a nonprofit located in Southern Ecuador, in the picturesque town of San Pedro de Vilcabamba—just 2 km from the renowned tourist destination of Vilcabamba. “Colinas Verdes,” meaning “Verdant Ranges” in Spanish, was founded by a group of visionaries dedicated to conserving the rich biodiversity of Southern Ecuador and promoting sustainable development for the local community.
Our Mission
The foundation is committed to achieving two key objectives:
- Environmental Conservation: Safeguarding local ecosystems, including Podocarpus National Park.
- Community Development: Enhancing the livelihoods of local farmers and their families.
Why Colinas Verdes?
With a track record of impactful projects and a commitment to sustainable development, the foundation partners with global and local stakeholders to create a greener, more sustainable future.
Credit and Savings Bank ” Ecological Society”
Our Expert Team
Our multidisciplinary team includes agronomists, biologists, forestry experts, veterinarians, infrastructure engineers, small business consultants, and specialists in protected area management. With years of experience, they collaborate with international organizations, government bodies, and private donors to execute impactful projects with measurable results.
Our core support team consists of Montanas Verdes.
Focus Areas
The Colinas Verdes Foundation spearheads initiatives across a range of critical areas:
- Organizational Development: Supporting community groups with structuring and project execution.
- Organic Farming: Delivering training in sustainable agricultural techniques.
- Agribusiness Training: Teaching eco-friendly and profitable farming practices.
- Reforestation: Planting trees to combat deforestation and restore ecosystems.
- Sustainable Agriculture: Providing practical education and support.
- Community Empowerment: Launching initiatives to uplift communities.
- Market Access: Connecting local products to European and global markets.
You can also support our cause at Paypal: edinfroilan@hotmail.com
The Colinas Verdes Foundation, San Pedro de Vilcabamba, Loja, Ecuador
donations@colinas.org