VVOB in Ecuador

VVOB – education for development is an international non-profit organisation with over 40 years’ experience in strengthening the quality of education systems in Africa, Asia and South America in close partnership with ministries of education and their institutions. 

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The Ecuadorian Context

VVOB – education for development has partnered with Ecuador’s Ministry of Education since 1988 to strengthen secondary technical education. In its early work, VVOB built institutional capacity, linked schools with the world of work, and supported student well-being through restorative practices that create safer and more inclusive school communities. VVOB piloted initiatives in sustainable tourism, workplace learning, and construction, aligning technical education more closely with national needs after the 2016 earthquake. 

Today, Ecuador is one of the first countries where VVOB realises its global flagship Skilling for Sustainable Futures. We support teachers and school leaders with continuous professional development, while learners benefit from stronger career guidance and project-based learning, so they graduate ready for decent work and sustainable livelihoods. 

About VVOB in Ecuador

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Team Ecuador

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Lépida Colobón

Accountant
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Mónica Lozano

Operations Officer
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Roberto Pilamonta

Communications and Digital Support Officer
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Maribel Jarrín

Strategic Advisor for Monitoring & Evaluation
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María Fernanda Lucero

Strategic Education Advisor
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Xiomari Paredes

Education Advisor