Complement
Knowledge transfer
Channels for knowledge transfer to productive activities.
Cultural Exchange
A valuable experience of cultural exchange with local communities.
Professional Training
Weekly hours of professional training in specific fields.
Applied Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities with a high social impact.
About us
We are a team of young professionals who during our time in college got involved in activities of student representation, driving academic, cultural, and environmental projects. This experience allowed us to develop abilities of teamwork, leadership and entrepreneurship. UEX Ecuador is a non-profit organization founded in 2016 with the main purpose of boosting training workshops addressed to artisans and small producers. We seek the furtherance of the disadvantaged sectors in Latin America by supporting their productive activities. Our programs focus rather on college students who would like to acquire a valuable life experience to complement their comprehensive educational training. They are also suitable for young professionals who need to qualify for a specific career requirement.
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Socially engaged
Support for communities' productive activities.
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Fully Vivencial
A valuable cultural exchange experience
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Highly responsive
Projects that match your academic profile.
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Partially funded
Financial resources obtained from private and public sectors.
Volunteers
Projects
Wine production
The province of Mendoza (Argentina) is worldwide known for its wine production. There are large companies that compete to position their products, both in the domestic market and abroad. This normal interaction has displaced small producers, limiting their profits in the industry. The project seeks to strengthen fair trade principles and improve the quality of[…]
Flower production
Ecuadorian roses have been ranked as the best in the world. Its quality and freshness have been present in the most important events. Ecuador’s large floriculturalists and intermediaries monopolize the local market and industry exports, leading small producers to sell their products at a low price. The project seeks to strengthen fair trade principles and[…]
Alpaca products
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Bolivia is the world’s second largest producer of alpaca cattle. Small producers have sought to incorporate a new value-added component into livestock production: the manufacture of alpaca articles. The project seeks to strengthen fair trade principles and improve the quality of life for communities. Share your knowledge and[…]
Culinary tourism
The project seeks to promote Andean culture and gastronomy, through a fully experiential touristic journey. It is a unique entrepreneurship that offers the opportunity to learn about the values and customs of indigenous communities, as well as their efforts to maintain and strengthen their identity. Share your knowledge and make an impact! PROJECTS Location: Imbabura (Ecuador)[…]