Events & News

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News

Closing Proyecto Saman with 3 more houses built!

Lorena in front of her home being built in Canoa, Ecuador Nearly 2 years ago, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Ecuador,...

Maria Jose Orellana

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What is Proyecto Samán?

On April 16, 2016, a massive 7.8 earthquake devastated the northern coast of Ecuador. The provinces of Manabí and Esmeraldas were hit...

Maria Jose Orellana

4 min read

The Cookie Parade Book Project

Hearts of Gold is delighted to share the development of The Cookie Parade Project, a volunteer-pioneered bilingual children’s book...

Maria Jose Orellana

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The Cookie Parade Book Project for Earthquake Relief

Hearts of Gold is delighted to share the development of The Cookie Parade Project, a volunteer-pioneered bilingual children’s book...

Maria Jose Orellana

2 min read

Homes for Earthquake Victims in Portoviejo

Hearts of Gold is pleased to announce its partnering with a new project for earthquake relief in Portoviejo. The Ecuador Earthquake...

Maria Jose Orellana

1 min read

Announcement: Expat Comedy Show for Earthquake Relief – Get Your Tickets Early!

Hearts of Gold is proud to partner with Fishbon del Sur (Mariscal Lamar 14-25 y Estevez de Toral) in their encore presentation of...

Maria Jose Orellana

2 min read

A Special Update! Events at Hearts of Gold

Hearts of Gold would like to send a huge THANK YOU to its supporters for making the summer earthquake relief fundraisers such a huge...

Maria Jose Orellana

1 min read

An Important Announcement: Proyecto Saman

“On April 16, 2016 a massive 7.8 earthquake ravaged the northern Ecuadorian coastline and Canoa, a small tourist village in the province...

Maria Jose Orellana

2 min read

A Note from Natasha: Reflections from Canoa

Reflections of Natasha’s visit to Canoa and the Saman Project, Written by Sarah Luke Natasha Verkley, Hearts of Gold’s Executive...

Maria Jose Orellana

3 min read

Proyecto Samán

RESUMEN DEL PROYECTO: Proyecto Samán es una comunidad que transita desde una situación de vulnerabilidad profundizada por el terremoto...

Maria Jose Orellana

6 min read

Saman Project: Description of Project Phases

The Saman Project is made possible by a collective from Cuenca including Hearts of Gold, Colectivo Madre Tierra, Yakumama Lounge, San...

Maria Jose Orellana

7 min read

A Note From Natasha: From Immediate Response to Long-term Recovery

Hi Everyone, I wanted to take a minute to address everyone about the 7.8 earthquake that hit the coast of Ecuador. Some of you are new to...

Maria Jose Orellana

5 min read

Volunteer for Earthquake Relief

Dear friends, Hearts of Gold is working along with Brigada Surfistas por un Techo, Colectivo Madre Tierra, Fundacion Nobis, San Sebas...

Maria Jose Orellana

1 min read

Earthquake Emergency Relief Efforts: Update April 22, 2016

Our staff is working intimately – hour by hour, day by day – with Mikhuna foodbank directors to coordinate urgent purchases and ensure...

Maria Jose Orellana

3 min read

Medicine, Baby Care, Food, Flashlights, Towels: Items We Need Now!

MEDICAMENTOS NECESARIOS / MEDICINE DONTATIONS NEEDED Gasas Vaselinadas (Vaseline) Povidine Alcohol yodado (alcohol and iodine) Gasas...

Maria Jose Orellana

1 min read