Mission, and Vision

Mission

To inspire collective action for conserving natural resources and protecting the environment through sustainable development initiatives aligned with the foundation’s capabilities.

Vision

To become a leading organization with comprehensive strategies for the sustainable use of natural resources and environmental preservation, ensuring a secure future for coming generations.

Core Vision

To promote respect for and protection of nature by implementing sustainable environmental projects that safeguard biodiversity and ensure abundant natural resources for future generations.

Goals and Strategies

General Objective

To educate and empower communities about nature conservation and environmental protection at all levels—institutional, communal, familial, and individual.

Specific Objectives

  • Educational and Awareness Campaigns: Raise awareness about environmental degradation and promote sustainable practices.
  • Sustainable Development Projects: Implement initiatives focusing on key ecological and watershed areas.
  • Inter-Institutional Collaboration: Strengthen partnerships with organizations sharing similar goals to maximize impact.
  • Capacity Building: Enhance the institutional capabilities of Colinas Verdes for efficient project implementation.

Strategies

  • Encourage ecological development through local community involvement.
  • Reduce agricultural expansion by promoting advanced technologies and sustainable land-use practices.
  • Minimize environmental contamination through education and awareness campaigns.
  • Foster collaborations with like-minded institutions to achieve shared conservation goals.
  • Support productive, conservation-based projects to benefit local communities.

Values

  • Cooperation over competition.
  • Respect for all races, creeds, and cultures.
  • Opposition to discrimination in all forms.
  • Commitment to honesty and constructive critical thinking.

Policy Alignment

  • Committed to Ecuador’s national environmental policies and social justice principles.
  • Advocates for the right to a clean environment and cultural heritage for future generations.

Our History

Founded in 1993 in San Pedro de Vilcabamba, Ecuador, the Colinas Verdes Foundation began as a collective of environmental activists dedicated to conserving Podocarpus National Park and supporting local farming communities. Gaining legal recognition from the Ministry of Agriculture in 1994, the organization has since implemented numerous initiatives that improve the standard of living for local communities while prioritizing environmental conservation.

In 1995, Colinas Verdes secured funding for its first project and has continued to make a lasting impact through educational seminars, technical support, and sustainable development projects.