National Solidarity Meeting

Between October 20 and 22, the National Solidarity Meeting of this country was held in Loja – Ecuador, Norandina Province. The coordinators of each locality participated: Santo Domingo, Quevedo, Quito, Macará, Catacocha and Loja.

In this space of fraternity the different Marist projects of solidarity in Loja were visited: ITS DAB Technology, Medical Center of the UEF DAB, social works of the Father Julio Villarroel Shelter, Daniel Alvarez Sanchez Home for the Elderly and short and long term projects. There was the opportunity to visit the Sanctuary of the Virgin of El Cisne. In addition to these activities, the projects executed, those under development and future proposals were socialized.

Another aspect that was reviewed were the processes of volunteering in Ecuador, Interprovincial and International; as well as the Code of Ethics, Routes and Protocols for the defense, guarantee and protection of children and adolescents.

The meeting was led by Brother Antonio Pérez Valdeón, National Coordinator of Solidarity.