Latin America & Caribbean Affiliates
Regional Overview
In a region rich with natural resources, culture, and history, Latin American and Caribbean businesspeople in the 21st century are finding abundant opportunities to fulfill their calling as Christians.
Today, Partners Worldwide walks alongside business people in Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Haiti, providing over 4,000 members of many different sectors with access to capital, training, mentoring, and advocacy. Small and medium business owners utilize loans to enhance value-added production and agribusinesses. Entrepreneurs and business people learn about effective and ethical business practices based on a biblical worldview and peer mentoring relationships. People also share the tool of training and networking to learn from one another, and to grow as individuals, communities, and nations.
Ecuador - Partners for Christian Development
Quito, Ecuador
Since 2000, businesspeople have shared a vision to transform communities and promote reconciliation between the rich and poor of Ecuador. Each member is committed to operating and expanding their small and medium business by following biblical principles and Christian ethical standards. As a professional network based in the capital city of Quito, more than 50 members of Partners for Christian Development - Ecuador (PCD-E) facilitate business training sessions for one another. They also offer a revolving loan fund to qualified businesses, and participate in ongoing mentoring relationships with North American partners.
Stories
Commodities trader invests his talents in Ecuador
Thursday June 16, 2011
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For Felix Hernandez, trading commodities in the New York Stock Exchange has always been an exhilarating career. When he became a Christian, he decided he needed to build on those talents and serve others in his Christian walk.
Meat Queen: Now Open for Business!
Thursday May 26, 2011
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On a bustling street of traffic and pedestrians, customers say it’s a privilege to step foot into Maria Sol’s upbeat, hole-in-the-wall restaurant: Meat Queen.
Creating jobs—and joy—in Ecuador
Friday November 19, 2010
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Across a busy avenue in the industrial sector of Quito, Ecuador, customers duck into a bright blue building where the rattle of dishes and the Spanish music announce the lunchtime rush. In Monica Cevallos’ new business, “La Morenita Restaurante,” Monica calls out her greeting as she carries a tray of soup to patrons. She beams with delight at the recent growth in her business.
Jewelry-maker follows in his father’s footsteps
Sunday July 25, 2010
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QUITO, Ecuador—Before he was even old enough to drive, one entrepreneur discovered what he loves—crafting the art of jewelry. At the age of 17, Roger Avila began learning from his father, a goldsmith of Cuenca, Ecuador. Along with his brother, Willy, Roger spent hours each day discovering the physical beauty, as well as cultural legacy, in pieces created. It wasn’t long before a new generation of goldsmiths was born.