Hand of Hope in Ecuador

Population: 15,654,411 - ranks 67th worldwide
Literacy: 91% 
Official Language: Spanish 
Religion: Freedom of religion
Geography: Area - 269,178 sq. km. Amazon jungle in the east, highlands in the center and fertile coastal plain on coast

Book Translation  

Hand of Hope has distributed thousands of Joyce’s books throughout Ecuador.

Disaster Relief 

• 2016: Hand of Hope provided food, water, clothing and tents for temporary shelter after an earthquake.

Medical and Dental Outreaches 

• 2018  Hand of Hope volunteers treated 1,719 patients; 514 accepted Christ.
• 2016: Hand of Hope volunteers treated 1,824 patients; 521 accepted Christ.
• 2015: Hand of Hope volunteers treated 2,548 patients; 719 accepted Christ.

Television and Radio

Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life television show is available in Spanish in select areas of the country.