What is FEDICE?
FEDICE is an Ecuadorian non-profit,
non-governmental organization that works with indigenous and marginalized
families in rural communities.
FEDICE trains local leadership to manage projects that provide for family income, child development, health needs, housing, and emergency response.
Women fill most of the roles of leadership and participation.
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FEDICE programs strengthen ties among people, communities. and churches in northern Ecuador.
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In Spanish "fe" + "dice" means
"faith says".
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Translated from Spanish,
the name FEDICE stands for
Ecumenical Foundation for Integrated Development, Training and Education. ​
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For more info about the staff and board of FEDICE in Ecuador go t0 www.fedice.org
What is FEDICE USA​?
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FEDICE USA is a tax exempt,
nonprofit organization that helps support the work of FEDICE in Ecuador.
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U. S. individuals, foundations, churches, and community groups contribute funds, volunteers, and supplies through FEDICE USA partnering with local leaders of projects in Ecuador.
FEDICE USA employs no staff and keeps U.S. operating expenses low so that supporting gifts make a
maximum impact in Ecuador.
A volunteer board in the U. S. oversees the operations and finances of FEDICE USA and reports annually to
the Internal Revenue Service.
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