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As we approach the end of the summer season, we're beginning to see the hard work of our Changemakers bear fruit! Watch this space four our WASI PICHAY celebration we'll share next newsletter with the completion of Gina's House!

As the summer sun reaches its peak at the solstice, so do our internship projects. I've been hugely impressed by the work being achieved by our current cohort in diverse proejct areas! While the autumn season will be quiter than usual, it's so we can invest in some major building projects and evolutions here at El Terreno, so get in touch if you're looking for an adventure for the end of this year!

At the start of the summer season, we've already been able to leave a mark on rural communities, and as we brace ourselves for even more arrivals we've excited to share what they can achieve in the coming months As always, for those who can't join us in person, you can always support our efforts of co-creating a more vibrant, prosperous and regenerative world through a donation - such as helping us with more filter installations!

The following is an El Terreno newsletter published on 10th March 2026 Hola there, After a vibrant Carnival season filled with colour, community, and cultural exchange, El Terreno returns with renewed energy and fresh momentum. This time of celebration reminded us why our work matters — bringing people together, strengthening local partnerships, and nurturing sustainable change. With new ideas sparked and collaborations growing, we’re excited to share the latest initiatives t

Coming up with creative, context appropriate solutions is an essential skill to build if you're interested in sustainable development. Here's some examples of how we teach these tools to participants and implement them into community projects.

The following is an El Terreno newsletter published on 10th September 2025 As we head into the dry autumn season, I'm excited to share a...

The following is an El Terreno newsletter published on 8th August 2025 I have a background in the therapeutic arts and know the power...

The following is an El Terreno newsletter published on 10th June 2025 I'm excited to share some important and inspiring projects taking...

The following is an El Terreno newsletter published on 20th May 2025 Hola there, With thanks to our popular programmes and meaningful projects, El Terreno is going through a growth spurt! Other than the great initiatives and partnerships our interns have been building, we've been growing our team and systems to be able to provide better and bigger impact. You'll learn about the values we've developed as part of this process, as well as some interesting presentations within th

The following is an El Terreno newsletter published on 8th May 2025 I'm speaking to you from a short break here in Quito, reflecting on...

The following is an El Terreno newsletter published on 29th January 2025 We're now firmly into 2025 with our first webinar, a full house...

The following is an El Terreno newsletter published on 10th October 2024 Have you heard? Ecuador has been suffering from a historic...

The following is an El Terreno newsletter published on 13th September 2024 We've enjoyed an active summer with blue skies and amazing...

The following is an El Terreno newsletter published on 4th August 2024 We are in the height of summer and the interns have been working...

The following is an El Terreno newsletter published on 13th June 2024 We have a lot to share since our last email: we've completed a...

The following is an El Terreno newsletter published on 15th March 2024 Summer is fast approaching and we've been building some exciting...

The following is an El Terreno newsletter published on 8th February 2024 After an uncertain start to 2024, things are calming down in...

The following is an El Terreno newsletter published on 5th December 2023 As we reach the end of the summer and the wet season is soon...

The following is an El Terreno newsletter published on 15th November 2023 Over the past couple of months, we've made more strives on...

The following is an El Terreno newsletter published on 25th August 2023 Things have been quiet here in Atandahua, as we reflect on...