Student Home for Quichua Indian Students

Reaching out to the Quichua Indian communities of Ecuador, Casa Nicodemo provides a place for students (ages 13 through 18) to live while they attend school in the city of Ambato. The majority of the Quichua communities only provide school through grade six, and in order to continue their education the students have to leave their communities to study in the nearest major city of Ambato. Many of the Quichua villages are isolated with no transportation to and from the city so the students are forced to search for a place to live while studying. Casa Nicodemo provides a safe place to live with good meals and help with studies during the school week. Most of the students return to their communities on the weekends.

The director of Casa Nicodemo has left Ecuador and the work is undergoing some changes. At present there is a core group of young men who have already completed their studies and are continuing to work with Casa Nicodemo and the Quichua communities with humanitarian aid and support.

A new director for the work will soon be coming through Extreme Response to run Casa Nicodemo. This couple will once again organize and open a house for students who wish to continue their education. The most urgent need is for funding for the program and for a good location for the house. Casa Nicodemo depends solely on outside contributions to maintain the house and provide food for the children.

The effect of Casa Nicodemo on the lives of those who live there is very apparent as we spend time with them and see their hearts to serve their own Quichua communities providing hope and help. They are a great example of the partnerships of Extreme Response International as we seek to provide relief and support to people living in extreme, often life-threatening conditions.

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