The Quito Project 2007 Summary

Working closely with La Fundación San Martín, a non-profit organization in Quito:

• We saw approximately 2000 patients in our free medical clinic
• Tutored up to 80 children daily in math and reading.
• Established weekly workshops at the request of community members.  Topics included: positive parenting, healthy cooking, family planning, and others.
• Conducted a door-to-door needs assessment to collect data about the community
• Photovoice Project: Community children took photos of healthy and unhealthy objects and situations in their community and presented them in an exhibition in the community.
• Garden Project: Community children were given a plot of land and seeds to grow flowers and vegetables, learn about the water cycle, plant life cycle, and the importance of caring for the garden.
• The dental clinic saw approximately 300 patients, completing basic dental procedures, extractions, cleaning, and nutrition/hygiene counseling.