Ecuador - Demographics
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Ecuador has a population of 15 million representing 0.2% of world’s population and 2% of South America’s population, according to the United Nations.
Ecuador is home to six million kids and adolescents from 0 to 17 years which represents 35% of the total population. The demographic study of INEC shows that every year thee are less kids from 0 to 4 years old, the main percentage of kids are aged 5 to 11, representing the 39% of population (INEC, 2017). The coastal region in Ecuador has the highest percentage of kids and youth, representing half of the youth population of the country. In the sierra region, the percentage is 43% and in the amazon region it is the 7%. Seven out of ten kids live in the urban areas, and 3 out of ten kids live in rural areas. |
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POVERTY AFFECTING KIDS IN ECUADOR
Poverty in Ecuador is the main reason why HKIE continues to provide medical assistance for children.
According to the World Bank, until December 2020, poverty levels will continue to rise to 35% of the population and extreme poverty will rise up to 15%. Now, as COVID-19 has affected the country largely, kids will continue to lack access to basic rights.
According to the World Bank, until December 2020, poverty levels will continue to rise to 35% of the population and extreme poverty will rise up to 15%. Now, as COVID-19 has affected the country largely, kids will continue to lack access to basic rights.
Sustainable Development Goals
Ecuador is a member country for the United Nations for Sustainable Development. Nine out of the seventeen objectives are directly linked to basic human rights for children and health services.
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Sustainable Goal #3
HKIE is committed to expand across the country and be able to assist as many kids as possible with medical services such as reconstructive surgery which otherwise they would not be able to afford. The sustainable goal #3 within the UN for Sustainable Development promotes good health and well-being for all. Since 2011 we have been committed to meet our own goal of assisting as many kids as possible. Good health and well-being is in our everyday efforts. |
VOLUNTEER IN ECUADOR
If you are living or planning to live in Ecuador and would like to volunteer, please contact us. We need all the helping hands we can get.