The Ministry of Education, Sport and Culture delivered sports kits to 19 educational institutions in the cantons of Nangaritza, Paquisha, and Centinela del Cóndor with an investment of $4,800 on March 26.
In addition to the sports equipment, the ministry provided 25 projectors and 25 speakers as part of the National Program for Reducing the Digital Divide in the National Education System. This technological investment amounted to $11,400.
Favio Villamizar Sánchez, zonal coordinator for Education, Sport and Culture in Zone 7, said: “El deporte es disciplina, es trabajo en equipo y, sobre todo, es vida. Queremos que en nuestras canchas se formen no solo grandes atletas, sino ciudadanos sanos y resilientes. Estos implementos son para que cada hora de educación física sea una oportunidad de alegría y crecimiento.”
Víctor Merino, principal at Unidad Educativa Guaysimi, said that providing both sports and technological equipment strengthens efforts toward quality education that is inclusive and offers greater opportunities for children and youth.
Villamizar also highlighted government resources invested in education. “Sumamos más de 16.200 dólares en inversión directa para este distrito, reafirmando que para el Nuevo Ecuador no existen zonas olvidadas, sino territorios con un potencial inmenso que estamos decididos a fomentar.” He encouraged teachers to make full use of these technological tools; families to continue their support; and students to use these resources “para construir sus sueños”.
The Ministry reiterated its commitment to building an inclusive education system throughout Ecuador.
