Summer Break - Ecuador
| Partner: | Iglesia del Pacto de Ecuador & Merge Ministries |
| Location: | Ecuador |
| Dates: | May 10 - May 26, 2010 |
| Leaders: | Brian Meza, Elliot Sandquist & Violeta Pojmaevich |
| Cost: | Approximately $2000 |
| Group Size: | 10-12 students |
| Application: | This trip is now closed |
| Donate: | Make a contribution here. |
Country Overview
This small country of almost 14 million people is located on the equator in South America. Due to the Andes Mountains and its coastal position, Ecuador contains the most varied number of ecosystems for its area in the world.
Quick Facts
Estimated population: 13,927,650 people
National languages: Spanish (official), Amerindian languages (especially Quechua)
Total area: 109,483 miles2 (283,560 km2)
Currency: U.S. dollar
Life Expectancy: 71
GDP per Capita: U.S. $3,200
Literacy Percent: 93
Our Partners
Iglesia del Pacto de Ecuador and Merge Ministries
Covenant World Missions started ministering in Ecuador in 1947. The Covenant church of Ecuador has always been committed to education and medical ministries. The national church has grown to include 84 local congregations with 11,190 members. Many of these churches are located in the Upper Andes region, some coastal cities and the eastern jungle. There continues to be a strong emphasis in education, evangelism and discipleship.
This is Global Partnerships’ first trip to Ecuador. We will be collaborating with Merge Ministries’ staff Chris and Jenny Hoskins to find ways that North Park University and the Covenant Church of Ecuador can work together to minister to the people of Ecuador.
This trip has limited spots. Priority will go to Spanish-speakers and those interested in working with Hispanic communities.