University Program

A Beautiful Beginning to 2026

Happy New Year! As we reflect on the close of 2025, we are filled with deep gratitude for each and every one of you.

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A Critical Year for Children in Ecuador

As we near the end of 2025, we are deeply grateful for your steadfast partnership. This year brought some challenges, but your generosity provides a source of stability among so much uncertainty. But it is more than just stability, you provide hope.

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Edwin’s Leap: From Rural Roots to International Opportunity

We’re so proud to share that Edwin, one of our University Program recent graduates, has just started a full-time job with DP World in Lima, Peru. 

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A Day at ESPOL: Opening New Doors for the Mission Home Children

Last week, we had the joy of watching several of Mission Santa Maria’s programs come together in a truly inspiring way. All of the children and missionary caregivers from the Mission Home were invited to spend the day at ESPOL University—an experience filled with discovery, learning, and fun.

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Empowering Future Engineers: Celebrating the Graduation of Our Pilot Program Cohort

Last week, our pilot group of students completed their studies in our two-year work-study program.

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Our 2024 Annual Report is ready!

We are excited to share our 2024 annual report with you! Please click here to view the complete report.

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From Graduation to Job Readiness: An Update from our Work-Study Program

Our commitment to bridging the gap between education and employment opportunities is exemplified by our dynamic work-study program in collaboration with DP World Shipping. This initiative is not just about providing jobs; it’s about shaping futures, building skills, and fostering real-world experiences for our students. 

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Marcela Graduates

We had the pleasure of celebrating another graduation last week when Marcela graduated from a social services program in Puerto Viejo, Ecuador.

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What’s happening over summer vacation?

Here on the coast of Ecuador, summer vacation takes place between February and April. With just two weeks left before a new school year begins, here is a look at what Mission Santa Maria has been up to these past few months.

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A University Program Meeting

We recently had the pleasure of gathering almost all of the young adults currently receiving scholarships in our university and post highschool work-study program.

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