About Us

Turning Vulnerability into Hope and a Future

For more than 20 years, we have brought together faith in action, direct social assistance in Ecuador and technical prevention solutions to protect those who need it most.

Born to Serve the Most Vulnerable

Future & Hope International is a nonprofit organization founded in 2006 to turn vulnerability into dignity, safety and hope. We were born from the pastoral calling of our founder, Pablo Cabrera, in partnership with U.S. churches such as Grace Community Church, serving as a strong bridge between faith in action and social aid in Ecuador.

Our work addresses human development on two fronts: direct social assistance (support for people with disabilities, trafficking survivors and at-risk children) and technical prevention through our flagship initiative, Global Shield.

Why Is Our Work Urgent?

The Numbers Behind Vulnerability

8510

Of people with cerebral palsy or severe disabilities in vulnerable areas lack access to ongoing therapy and specialized support without the help of partner NGOs such as FUNAPACE.

1 in 3 children

In at-risk areas face barriers to accessing safe educational environments and community support networks.

High Risk of Exploitation

Victims of trafficking and violence need safe shelter, comprehensive restoration and social reintegration, which the foundation supports through strategic partnerships such as Fundación DUNAMIS.

FLAGSHIP PREVENTION PROJECT

Global Shield: Innovation in Child Protection

Discover our educational ecosystem, designed to train teachers, equip students ages 4 to 12 with self-protection tools and certify schools as safe environments.

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HANDS-ON LEARNING INITIATIVE

Green School: Connecting Education, the Land and Values

An experiential learning space where we connect academic teaching with care for nature and Christian values. Discover how we shape future generations in a holistic, sustainable environment.

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Our Areas of Humanitarian Action

Comprehensive Disability Care (FUNAPACE Partnership)

We help provide care, equipment and support for people with cerebral palsy and severe disabilities, bringing relief to their families.

Rescue and Restoration of Trafficking Survivors (DUNAMIS Partnership)

We actively support Fundación DUNAMIS in sheltering, protecting and fully restoring young survivors of human trafficking.

Logistics for Short-Term
International Missions

We host teams from U.S. churches and schools (such as Grace Community Church and Dominion Christian School), providing comprehensive, safe logistics.

Our Track Record on the Ground

The trust of the organizations that work with Future & Hope International rests on the effectiveness of our operations.
Throughout our history:

11+ International Delegations:

We have successfully coordinated and hosted more than 11 volunteer teams from U.S. schools and churches (such as Grace Community Church and Dominion Christian School), providing private transportation, lodging, adapted meals and security in Ecuador.

Lasting Partnerships:

We maintain an ongoing channel of cooperation and equipment support with institutions specializing in disability (FUNAPACE) and trafficking rescue (Fundación DUNAMIS).

Operational Assurance:

We operate with full legal and administrative transparency as a 501(c)(3) organization in the U.S. and a legally registered organization in Ecuador.

Mission

To protect and dignify the lives of vulnerable people in Ecuador by combining direct humanitarian aid, international mission service and innovative prevention solutions that turn at-risk environments into spaces for growth.

Vision

To be an internationally recognized organization for our transparency, technical expertise and human commitment, building a network of cooperation among churches, institutions and communities that secures a safe future for the next generations.