Children laughing together outside the Hearts 4Kids community center in El Triunfo, Ecuador

El Triunfo, Ecuador

Every child deserves a childhood worth remembering.

Hearts 4Kids meets the needs of vulnerable children and families in El Triunfo, Ecuador — helping them overcome poverty and hardship through sponsorship, food, medical care, education and community programs.

Our mission

Meeting real needs, one child and one family at a time.

Hearts 4Kids Inc exists to care for children who face poverty and hardship in El Triunfo, Ecuador. Through our local center we provide food, medical care and educational support, and we offer classes and programs that strengthen the whole family — because lasting change happens in community, not in isolation.

We are a registered 501(c‌)(3) public charity based in Mercedes, Texas, working hand in hand with local staff and volunteers on the ground in Ecuador.

More about who we are
A nurse examining a young child at a community health visitA girl writing in her notebook during class at the community center

What we do

Five connected areas of care that keep children healthy, learning and hopeful.

Child sponsorship

Sponsors walk with one child over time, helping cover the essentials that keep them healthy, in school and known by name.

Food & nutrition

Regular meals and food support for children and families facing food insecurity in our community.

Medical care

Access to basic health care and treatment for children whose families cannot afford it on their own.

Educational support

School supplies, tutoring and encouragement so children can stay in school and keep learning.

Community programs

Classes and activities at our local center for children, youth and families — building skills and belonging.

Be part of the story

Give, sponsor, pray or serve — there is a place for you in this work.

Get involved
Volunteers distributing rice and fresh produce to families

Your generosity goes straight to the community

Gifts to Hearts 4Kids fund meals, medicine, school supplies and the daily work of our center in El Triunfo. Because we are a 501(c‌)(3) public charity, your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.