Friends of FundeCruz
| Founder | Ulises de la Cruz |
|---|---|
Area served | Piquiucho, Valle del Chota |
Friends of FundeCruz is an Ecuadorian and British charity,[1] founded on 17 June 2002 by Ulises de la Cruz to raise money for various projects serving the local community of Piquiucho, a village in the Valle del Chota.
The charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 October 2007. De la Cruz, a UNICEF ambassador, donated about 10% of his salary from Birmingham City.
History
The Afro-Ecuadorian village of Piquiucho in northern Ecuador's Valle del Chota is a three-hour drive from Quito, the nation's capital. It is in one of Ecuador’s poorest regions.[2] The village is not on official maps, and its inhabitants lacked services. The plight of its people became known after seven villagers represented Ecuador's eleven-member team in the 2002 World Cup and 2006.[3]
Activities
FundeCruz focuses on children's nutrition, health, education, and sports development. It provides daily meals for more than 100 primary school children, running water for the village, and has founded a hospital, a school, and a community sports centre. The foundation has also funded a water treatment plant, a health centre, and a sports ground.[4]
Fundecruz was an official charity of the February 2008 Ruta del Sol.[5]
References
- ↑ "Ulises' FundeCruz foundation". readingfc.co.uk. 2007-12-18. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
- ↑ "Ecuadorean footballer rebuilds village". BBC News. 2007-01-27. Retrieved 2007-02-16.
- ↑ "Ulises de la Cruz: remembering Piquiucho". afropresencia.com. Retrieved 2008-02-04.
- ↑ "Help Ulises with his charity work". readingfc.co.uk. 2007-12-20. Archived from the original on 2008-01-03. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
- ↑ "Official charity for the Ruta". ruta.theadventurists.com. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
External links
- Archived 2014-01-05 at the Wayback Machine (in English) (in Spanish)
- Charity Commission. Friends of Funde Cruz, registered charity no. 1121368. Search this book on
- BBC video
- Fundecruz team gallery for Ruta del Sol
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