E=H Hopecast: Recent Episodes
Cameron Vivanco
Micro-loans can change lives and communities, what about micro-scholarships? Education=Hope is a US based non-profit dedicated to providing for the education of those in desperate and difficult situations. Listen each week as co-founder and Ecuador country director Cameron Graham Vivanco explores the ups and downs, the successes and difficulties of being born into poverty. Her co-worker, Ecuadorian born Jorge Luis Rodriguez shares his take too as together they look for the stories of hope in the middle of it all.
For more information please visit: www.educationequalshope.org
Come hear Angela and Enock's heart for the people of Kipsongo, the local slum in Kitale, Kenya. Angela, Enock and their team are bringing HOPE to the students at City of Light School, their families and their community.
Meet Joseph, the young man who drilled the first hole for the first Hope 2 Others filter! Be filled with joy as we hear the Stories of HOPE that he has witnessed over the past three years in the lives of his community members, who now have clean water.
Join us as we catch-up with Bishop Ben Tanguli, our Partner in Kitale, Kenya, to learn about the impact education is making in the lives of abandoned babies and former street children. Hear about how having porridge and lunch is giving HOPE to students and teachers at St. Michael's, a rural school that serves over 100 students.
Meet Isaac and Susan Rufunda, coounders of Uganda Family Spirit, who provide love, HOPE and encouragement to 252 students ranging in age from 3-20. Learn how your donations are bringing HOPE through daily meals and teacher salaries.
Join us in Entebbe, Uganda as we share the incredible story of Patrick, a former street boy who now leads a safe-home full of HOPE for 32 children in Mbarara, Uganda.
We love summer teams and interns! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they chat with Josue Padilla (e=h graduate turned summer intern) and Dianny Almeida about their experience in intern training and the impact of the work we do together.
Summer is here! And that means teams and interns! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they chat with Estéban Bermúdez and Anita María Taco about their experience in intern training and the impact of the work we do together.
What is the model of community development that Second Chances uses, and what is e=h's role in it? Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they continue the conversation with Doris Estevez about the impact of the work we do together.
We are so grateful for our partnership with Second Chances! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Doris Estevez and hear a bit of her story, and her calling to the work and ministry of Second Chances!
Meet our newest team member, Marypaz! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Marypaz from Costa Rica, our new Office Assistant and Program Coordinator.
Join Celeste Bundy, e=h Executive Director, Joyce Pipkin, Partnership Coordinator for Les Cayes/Cavaillon, and friends from St. Martin's Episcopal School in New Orleans, LA, to learn about their partnership to give HOPE through art to our students in Cavaillon.
There is a lot going on this spring in the e=h world! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they take a look at what has happened this first quarter of the year and what is to come.
We love interns! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Everett Key, a intern who was with us for six weeks, and hear about all he did and how his time in Ecuador has shaped him.
Sewanee is back in Ecuador! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Sewanee students Samuel McMurry, Dante Studenko Chamorro, and Cedar Bettis about their time in Ecuador and what they learned while serving over their Spring Break.
e=h turned 15 years old!! Join e=h Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, and e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, as they share all that happened at the 15th anniversary celebration!
Let's keep talking about how the programs are going in Uganda and Kenya! Join e=h Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, African finance manager, Boaz Mugyenyi, and e=h cofounders, Cameron Vivanco and Chip Smith, as they share all that has happened in these two countries!
Let's talk about how the programs are going in Uganda and Kenya! Join e=h Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, African finance manager, Boaz Mugyenyi, and e=h cofounders, Cameron Vivanco and Chip Smith, as they share all that has happened in these two countries and especially the Goat Program!
Access to water is a human right. Yet, 2.2 billion live without safely managed drinking water services, with devastating impacts for their lives and wider society. Join us as we learn ways we can reduce water consumption and provide HOPE through clean water as a way to celebrate World Water Day, which is Saturday, March 22nd, 2025.
How are the programs going in Haiti and Costa Rica? Join e=h Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, and e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, as they share all that has happened in these two countries and the 5 programs in the e=h world.
Join Chip Smith, e=h cofounder, and Celeste Bundy, Executive Director, as they chat about all that you are a part of through Education Equals Hope around the world.
A new vision! Cameron and Jorge Luis share how the Hopecast will be expanded this season with more international updates, how you can change the world, and more!
Part two of the update for Spring and Summer 2024 update! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they share all that has happened in the e=h world.
And....we're back! Cameron and Jorge Luis are back with Season 5, and an update for Spring and Summer 2024.
Sewanee Spring Break Outreach was back for their 19th year! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview two two first time participants, Moses Vincent III and Kamilla Haidaienko, about the Spring Break Outreach with e=h.
Sewanee Spring Break Outreach was back for their 19th year! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview professor of religious psychology, Dr. Chris Silver.
Sewanee Spring Break Outreach was back for their 19th year! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Student Team Leader Fernando Totti. He discusses his experience in Ecuador in 2023, what he put into practice over this last year, and his time here in 2024.
Checking out e=h and the inner workings of an international NGO. Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview high school student Henri Richards as he reflects on his "Winterim" intern experience.
Community development has much to do with power and empowerment. Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Robbie Watson (whom you may remember from season 2) as we continue the conversation about healthy community development.
The gift of a Vision Team continues! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview EW Process/Lord and Company employee Derek Holder and his wife Kristin. Hear the perspective of long time supporters (through EW Process) but new-to-Ecuador team members as they look at the differences and similarities between ministry sites.
Micro-finance and micro-savings programs are two more ways that we can support those in desperate and difficult situations. Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Cole Martin and hear about his passion for seeing communities transformed through micro-finance.
The gift of a vision team and long term partnership. Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Methodist youth pastor Danny Peck, and Methodist pastor Jon Tschanz. Hear what this vision team did and the impact on them plus what they saw in the communities.
How does health tie into education? What can we do to support our e=h students in a wholistic way? Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Julie Pease, RN, and hear how e=h and health initiatives are working together.
How do we start new ministry sites? How can we do it well while walking in relationship, especially now in this interesting time as Ecuador faces new challenges? Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they explore these topics.
e=h has the privilege of supporting students in seven countries, and our own Caroline Allen had the chance to visit three of those countries in October 2023! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, to hear about the second part of Caroline's time in Africa.
e=h has the privilege of supporting students in seven countries, and our own Caroline Allen had the chance to visit three of those countries in October 2023! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as Caroline shares about the e=h sites in Kenya.
Today is part two of our interview with e=h financial administrator, Rocio Martinez! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as Rocio shares more about the inner workings of how scholarships are distributed and accounted for, as well as her pastoral care for the scholarship coordinators at each site.
Another year is in the books! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they recount the many events that have taken place in the e=h world over the last 12 months.
Merry Christmas everyone! Today we get to be with e=h financial administrator, Rocio Martinez! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Rocio and hear the inner workings of how scholarships are distributed and accounted for, as well as her pastoral care for the coordinators.
Brenda Martinez, who we last saw in Episode 10 of the second season, is back! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they continue their conversation with Brenda, and hear about her fulfillment of the final requirement for her nursing degree: a year of service and medical care in a rural setting.
Brenda Martinez, who we last saw in Episode 10 of the second season, is back! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they catch up with Brenda, and hear about her fulfillment of the final requirement for her nursing degree: a year of service and medical care in a rural setting.
Being thankful is not just for one day! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they recount the many ways they are thankful, with a deeper look into what has happened in the e=h world this fall.
Meet Luis from Second Chances/Casa Gabriel! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they finish their interview with Luis C, one of the e=h graduates from Casa Gabriel.
(Don't worry, part 4 of Luis's story is coming). A big welcome to Rusty Bland, the Executive Vice President for People Engagement & Serving for KeHE. Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, as she chats with Rusty about why he has come to work with e=h three times in one year, and about his hopes and dreams for KeHE and e=h.
Meet Luis from Second Chances/Casa Gabriel! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they continue their interview with Luis C, one of the e=h graduates from Casa Gabriel.
Meet Luis from Second Chances/Casa Gabriel! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they continue their interview with Luis C, one of the e=h graduates from Casa Gabriel.
Meet Luis from Second Chances/Casa Gabriel! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Luis C., one of the e=h graduates from Casa Gabriel.
Part 2 of the third quarter update! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they share all that happened in the e=h world in July, August, and September 2023.
And....we're back! Cameron and Jorge Luis are back with Season 4, and the quarterly update for July, Aug, and Sep 2023.
The second short-term mission team of the summer was a combination from the Chapel of the Cross, in Chapel Hill, NC, and Holy Cross, in Simpsonville, SC! Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview three members of the team: Anne Smith, Lara Reller and Katherine Greene, and explore what surprised them and why they keep coming back to Ecuador to serve.
Summer teams are here! Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, as she interviews four members of the St. Paul's team from Augusta, GA: Kim Butler, Havilah Chandler, Coleman Graham, and Gene Helmich. She explores what surprised them about their time here and much more!
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For instance: Our summer interns have settled in, completed training, and our first teams have arrived! Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, as she interviews Chivita García, Neyser Aguirre, and Willy Ordoñez, who are back for their second year as e=h interns! She explores what they learned last summer, why they have decided to come work with e=h again, and the power of community.
Last March, the Chapel of the Cross, from Chapel Hill, NC, brought a team from their campus ministry, and this summer we are delighted to have three of them back as interns! Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, as she interviews Bella Dunn, Hadden Probst, and Jesus Cabrera to hear why they came back and what they are learning.
Our summer interns have arrived! Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, as she interviews Danna Carrion, Tripp Shippen, and JD Cortez. She explores why they have decided to come work with e=h, what they have learned so far, and what they hope God will teach them.
Culture impacts everything we do in life, and is especially important when woking cross-culturally as e=h does. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they reflect on the training they received on the 12 Dimensions of Color by Knowledge Workx: the importance of knowing your own culture so you can stretch across to meet others in theirs.
Culture impacts everything we do in life, and is especially important when woking cross-culturally as e=h does. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they reflect on the training they received on the 12 Dimensions of Color by Knowledge Workx: the importance of knowing your own culture so you can stretch across to meet others in theirs.
Culture impacts everything we do in life, and is especially important when woking cross-culturally as e=h does. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they reflect on the training they received on the Three Colors of Worldview and the real life examples of how it plays out.
Getting to visit someone in their home brings a depth of relationship that little else does. And we have seen it bring healing. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they explain why and how e=h does home visits, and the impact on hosts and team members.
Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they review the first quarter (and a little more) of 2023.
We are upping our communications game! Caroline Allen and new hire Mika Insuasti explain the goals and initiatives of the newly formed communications department of e=h. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, Caroline, and Mika as the share the goals and methods of e=h communications strategy across platforms.
Sewanee Spring Outreach team returns to e=h Ecuador!! Due to Covid, the last time Sewanee was able to send a spring break team was in 2019. It was a joy to welcome Sewanee students back to Quito and see how they grow and learn as a community. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview senior Colin Rice and hear about his spiritual journey here in Ecuador.
Sewanee Spring Outreach team returns to e=h Ecuador!! Due to Covid, the last time Sewanee was able to send a spring break team was in 2019. It was a joy to welcome Sewanee students back to Quito and see how they grow and learn as a community. In this episode two juniors, Yaz and Mickey, share their unique perspectives on what outreach is like for them, as women of color from the DC area studying at the University of the South. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Yaz and Mickey.
Anne Miller, a long time supporter and advocate for e=h, joins Jorge Luis Rodriguez to explore the topic of leadership from the 'inside' of organizations. Both are PKs (Pastors' Kids) and both have had the privilege of knowing leaders as people first, and then through their leadership roles. Join them for a candid conversation of how that has shaped them and how leadership can support each other across the miles.
Executive Director of e=h Celeste Bundy joins us with insights and updates about the e=h programs in the other six countries apart from Ecuador: Haiti, Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Costa Rica, and Lancaster, SC, USA. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Celeste and get all the news.
Lee Plumblee is a lawyer in Greenville, SC, and a long time supporter of e=h, here on his second Vision Team. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, and Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, as they interview Lee and learn how he got connected and why he is so dedicated to the ministries of e=h.
Joyce Pipkin spearheads the e=h projects in Les Cayes and Cavaillon. Join e=h Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez as they hear updates from Joyce about how the programs are going post-pandemic and post-earthquake, still in the midst of the current political unrest.
Education begins with clean water! Well, most of life begins with clean water. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, Bishop Ben Tanguli, and e=h cofounder Chip Smith as we dive into how the Hope 2 Others (H2O) water project works in Kenya, and the results that have already been seen.
Bishop Benjamin Tanguli oversees E=H's ministry partnership in Kenya, East Africa. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they learn about Bishop Ben's ministries in Kenya, a little of his story and how he got involved with E=H.
Bishop Daniel from the Diocese of Upper South Carolina shares about short-term missions, and then turns the tables to ask Cameron some questions. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they all share about their lives, stories, challenges, and joys of the work of E=H.
This last week we had the great joy and pleasure to welcome the new Diocesan Bishop from Upper South Carolina to the Hopecast. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Bishop Daniel and hear his story and how it intertwines with that of E=H.
E=H board members Chris Ritrievi and Greg Dunaway are in town! Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, for their interview with Chris and Greg to hear their stories and the reason they serve on the board.
Jorge and Laura Jennings Estevez have taken the ministry of Casa Gabriel and expanded it into the three-pronged program of Second Chances. Laura joins E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, to share about how the program has grown and what they are doing now.
How many students are in the E=H scholarship program? How many girls? How many boys? How many need help with food?! Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they share some of the statistics that have been collected (thank you, John Allen), and the stories that go with them.
A new year and a new full calendar! Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they look ahead to 2023 and review why we do what we do.
Sometimes the students of E=H can feel far away as we refer to them in just a general way! Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they share 5 different students' specific stories, and describe the impact E=H is making in their lives.
Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they look back over the top 10 events that marked the E=H year of 2022.
There are changes coming in the ESME world, especially as the residential program (formerly Casa Adalia) transitions to a new structure, Though change can be hard, the heart and desire to support those coming out of vulnerable situations is the same!! Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they look at the new integrated structure and how it doesn't change what we get to do with ESME!
Amadas is the part of End Slavery Ministry Ecuador that does outreach to those active in prostitution in the city center. Each year the Amadas program holds Christmas parties for those in the brothels. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Veronica Andrade, the coordinator of the E=H program with Amadas, about the stories and impact of the E=H program with Amadas.
What is the difference between privilege and entitlement? How do we make sense of the disparities that we see in the world? Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, for a conversation about micro-privilege, what it is, and what do we do with it.
Each year, our students write Christmas cards to their sponsors, and we match students to the sponsors who help make their education possible. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, for a conversation about the ins and outs of this process and the surprise blessings along the way.
Thanksgiving is almost here! Join Cameron Vivanco, E=H cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they share the perspectives of students, church members and pastors about what they're thankful for.
The Rev. Gary and Kacey Eichelberger, from St. Andrew's in Greenville, SC, share their observations, learnings and challenges from the October 2022 E=H Vision team. Join Cameron Vivanco, E=H co-founder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian co-worker, as they dive into the Eichelbergers' stories and experience.
Part 2 of the team from EDOW! Join the Rector and Deacon from the Church of the Ascencion in Silver Springs, MD, Rev. Joan Beilstein and Rev. Terri Murphy, as well as the Venerable Sue von Rautenkranz, Archdeacon in EDOW, Cameron Vivanco, E=H cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they chat about where they serve, why a rector should take the time to do short-term missions and why the Archdeacon keeps coming back!
In October 2022, E=H got to host several in-person teams. Mildred Reyes, Latino Missioner for the Diocese of Washington, and soon-to-be-ordained-deacon, Rosa Briones, were on one of those teams and share about their mission experience in Ecuador. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview these two and hear about their roles in supporting the Diocese of Central Ecuador through E=H.
And....we're back! Cameron and Jorge Luis are back with Season 3, and the quarterly update for July through October 2022.
Can you believe it is the end of Season 2?! Join E=H co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis, as they wrap up the numerous events of the past three months, including celebrating Cameron's 20th year of ministry in Ecuador, ABC readings, summer intern recruitment and training, and much more. Thank you for listening and see you in September for Season 3!
The Rev. Susan Hardaway and Laura 'Smitty' Lipscomb have led a combination of seven short-term teams to Ecuador. Why do they keep coming back? Join E=H co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis, as they interview these two leaders and explore their reasons for continuing to support E=H through short term mission experiences.
We are excited to have short term teams back on the ground for the summer of 2022 (though with a smidge of civil unrest added to the mix). Join E=H co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview two members of the short term team from Christ Church from Elizabeth City, NC - the Rev Daniel Cenci, and Jeremiah Magnuson - as well as their team host, Jamie Holodak. We'll hear why they came and what they have experienced.
We are excited to have short term teams back on the ground for the summer of 2022 (though with a smidge of civil unrest added to the mix). Join E=H co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview three members of the short term team from the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina - Maria Williamson, Cadan Gore, and Emily Dewey - and hear why they came and what they have experienced.
Welcome new E=H full-time staff Freedom Rodriguez! Join E=H co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis, as they interview Freedom and hear about his story, his call to missions, and how he brings his passion and professional art career to E=H.
Welcome new E=H full-time staff Nancy Rodriguez! Join E=H co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis, as they interview Nancy and hear about her story, her call to missions, and how she brings her passion and professional art career to E=H.
We are so excited to "have a summer" again filled with interns and short-term teams. On today's Hopecast, join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis as they invite four of the summer interns into the studio to talk about their summer training, what they are doing, and most importantly, what they are learning.
H20, Hope 2 Others: Education begins with clean water. E=H is piloting a water filter project in Keya that is transforming the way our schools and partners get to do life there. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, Co-co-founder Chip Smith, and Executive Director Celeste Bundy, as they unpack the potential of this project and spend a few minutes celebrating the past and future of ministry together.
Christian Anderson is an E=H board member, a priest at a supporting church, and the inspiration behind our Hopecast. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and Christian, as they discuss all things E=H and practical steps to increase awareness of E=H in your home community.
Raquel Erazo holds a degree in sociology and social work, and as the daughter of the pastor in Carmen Bajo, she grew up noticing the differences between her life and the lives of those in her community. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Raquel and hear her story and how E=H has played a critical role in the development of the Carmen Bajo community.
Raquel Erazo holds a degree in sociology and social work, and as the daughter of the pastor in Carmen Bajo, she grew up noticing the differences between her life and the lives of those in her community. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Raquel and hear her story and how E=H has played a critical role in the development of the Carmen Bajo community.
Raquel Erazo holds a degree in sociology and social work, and as the daughter of the pastor in Carmen Bajo, she grew up noticing the differences between her life and the lives of those in her community. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Raquel and hear her story and how E=H has played a critical role in the development of the Carmen Bajo community.
Robbie Watson holds a Master of Education in Community Development. He is part of the El Refugio/Calacali ministry site, and shares his story, insights and goals with us. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Robbie, hear about his path to Ecuador, and how education and community development are intricately entwined.
Robbie Watson holds a Master of Education in Community Development. He is part of the El Refugio/Calacali ministry site, and shares his story, insights and goals with us. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Robbie, hear about his path to Ecuador, and how education and community development are intricately entwined.
Robbie Watson holds a Master of Education in Community Development. He is part of the El Refugio/Calacali ministry site, and shares his story, insights and goals with us. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Robbie, hear about his path to Ecuador, and how education and community development are intricately entwined.
Quarter 1 of 2022 is in the books! Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they discuss the highlights of the last three months.
The Rev. Mary Cat Young is the chaplain for university ministry at UNC-Chapel Hill for the Chapel of the Cross in Chapel Hill, NC (GO TARHEELS!!). She led a team of university students to work with EEH here in Ecuador just last week. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Rev. Mary Cat and hear about her path to Ecuador, her team, their experience, and the holy moments of their time.
Traci Slusarski describes herself as just a normal mom. The wonderful truth is that God can use plain normal people to do amazingly important and life-changing things. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and E=H Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, for a conversation with Traci about how she began working in Kenya, the decision to bring her non-profit under the E=H umbrella, and the students whose education she helps provide for in Kenya.
Traci Slusarski describes herself as just a normal mom. The wonderful truth is that God can use plain normal people to do amazingly important and life-changing things. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and E=H Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, for a conversation with Traci about how she began working in Kenya, the decision to bring her non-profit under the E=H umbrella, and the students whose education she helps provide for in Kenya.
One of E=H's first students in 2003, Marvin Guayanay is now an engineer in sound and acoustics, and fluent in English. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, for part two of their conversation with Marvin as he shares his life and journey.
One of E=H's first students in 2003, Marvin Guayanay is now an engineer in sound and acoustics, and fluent in English. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, for part one of their conversation with Marvin as he shares his life and journey.
We began partnering with the church Filadelfia in Ambato, Ecuador this month! This new ministry site plans to start an afterschool tutoring program to help neighborhood students in desperate and difficult situations so that they can reach and stay on grade level. Listen as E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, discuss our visit, and thank you for creating meaningful and practical educational opportunities!
Katelynn Camp serves with the Amadas ministry, reaching out to people in prostitution in Quito's city center. The desire is to reflect God's love to these men and women right where they are. The ministry has grown from a street outreach every two weeks, to now having two staff people and many volunteers, which means that we have been able to start supporting them as their own E=H ministry site. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, for their conversation with Katelynn and a glimpse at all you are helping to make possible for the children of the Amadas.
ABCs From Ecuador is a delightful, bi-lingual children's book that guides readers through the highlands of Ecuador letter by letter. It is opening doors and having an impact in US schools in ways that we never could have dreamed of. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they tell the story of the book, what the possibilities are, and how just about anyone can be a part of the adventure!
Carlos "Charlie" Cacuango graduated from high school with the help of E=H, through the ministry at Casa Gabriel. Desiring to serve God through music, he has been able to raise funds through E=H to study music in university. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, for their interview with Charlie about his story, and hopes for his future.
Joyce Pipkin has championed the work of Education=Hope in Haiti since before it was E=H! Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, for part two of their interview with Joyce. Hear her story and how she got involved with micro-scholarship in Les Cayes and Cavaillon, Haiti, and what the program is doing now.
Joyce Pipkin has championed the work of Education=Hope in Haiti since before it was E=H! Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, for part one of their interview with Joyce. Hear her story and how she got involved with micro-scholarship in Les Cayes and Cavaillon, Haiti.
Executive Director of E=H Celeste Bundy joins us with insights and updates about the E=H programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Kenya, and Costa Rica. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker Jorge Luis Rodriguez as they interview Celeste.
Events that marked the E=H year of 2021. Caroline Allen joins E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and their Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they relive the highlights of the past year, and anticipate a new year of hope and expectation.
Brenda Martinez has been part of the E=H family for years. From team host to dreams of being a missionary nurse, she has raised support through E=H to bless the church and bless others in the medical world. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Brenda.
Brenda Martinez has been part of the E=H family for years. From team host to dreams of being a missionary nurse, she has raised support through E=H to bless the church and bless others in the medical world. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Brenda.
Clinical psychologists and trauma therapists Becky Vanderzee and Stephanie Trotti join us during their time here with the counseling team. We hear their life-hacks and about the work they did with the staffs of Casa Gabriel and Casa Adalia. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, for a conversation with Becky and Stephanie.
Dr. Charles (Chuck) Coleman joins us with insights in to best practices in facing difficult and traumatic situations. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker Jorge Luis Rodriguez as they interview Dr. Coleman.
Julia Garcia shares her observations, learnings and challenges from the October 2021 E=H Vision team. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco as she dives into Julia's story and experience.
In October 2021 E=H got to host two in-person teams (finally!). Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker Jorge Luis Rodriguez as they outline what the teams did and set-up the interviews that will come over the next three episodes!
More new blood! Again, we are thrilled to welcome new full time E=H Team members John and Caroline Allen. This episode we will get to meet John, hear how he got involved and what he will be doing for E=H in Ecuador. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker Jorge Luis Rodriguez for an introductory interview with John.
New blood! We are thrilled to welcome new full time E=H Team members Caroline and John Allen. This episode we will get to meet Caroline, hear how she got involved and what she will be doing for E=H in Ecuador? Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker Jorge Luis Rodriguez for an introductory interview with Caroline.
Join us as we catch up on the summer of our country director, Cameron Vivanco, and her husband Roberto and hear the highlights of their missionary summer in the US. Jorge Luis interviews the Vivancos and asks them to share lessons learned, snapshots of the wonderful people who help make the E=H ministry possible, and a glimpse into the life of a family of 5 on the road for 11 weeks.
We are excited to launch Season 2 of the Hopecast and to catch up on what has happened in Ecuador over the Summer of 2021. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez for a quick overview of the summer and wrapping up the past school year.
What is the latest from our Ecuadorian E=H ministry sites? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez give a quarterly update on the various ministry sites as the 2021-2022 school year comes to an end.
People often ask what skill set can be used on the mission field. Today former E=H board member and current E=H on-field partner, Laura Jennings Estevez, shares her journey from art major to house mom at Casa Gabriel, and beyond. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez for a thoughtful conversation with Laura.
Why would a priest, husband, and father of two young children stop his life to come to Ecuador and see E=H for a week? What was most impactful moment for him while here? What encouragement would he have for others? E=H's Director of Teams and Training, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, is joined by the Rev. Daniel Cenci of Christ Episcopal Church in Elizabeth City, NC to look at these questions and more.
Who is Jorge Luis, how did he come to be involved with Education=Hope? What is most important to him? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez (the very same Jorge Luis whose story we are telling) take a look back over his life, his call to ministry answer and much more.
ESME (End Slavery Ministries Ecuador) is a long time partner site of E=H. We get to support their academic programs as they walk beside women coming out of vulnerable situations like sexual slavery and prostitution. Did you know that there are more than 40 million people trafficked worldwide each year? How is ESME trying to address that reality? How do women find themselves in a situation of being trafficked in the first place? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez are joined by the ESME Director Hannah Zook to look at these questions and more.
ESME (End Slavery Ministries Ecuador) is a long time partner site of E=H. We get to support their academic programs as they walk beside women coming out of vulnerable situations like sexual slavery and prostitution. Did you know that they are more than 40 million people trafficked worldwide each year? How is ESME trying to address that reality? How do women find themselves in a situation of being trafficked in the first place? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez are joined by the ESME Director Hannah Zook to look at these questions and more.
To know more about ESME you can follow on Instagram @endslaveryecuador
ESME (End Slavery Ministries Ecuador) is a long time partner site of E=H. We get to support their academic programs as they walk beside women coming out of vulnerable situations like sexual slavery and prostitution. Did you know that they are more than 40 million people trafficked worldwide each year? How is ESME trying to address that reality? How do women find themselves in a situation of being trafficked in the first place? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez are joined by the ESME Director Hannah Zook to look at these questions and more. To know more about ESME you can follow on Instagram @endslaveryecuador
What happens when small business joins forces with micro-scholarships? Can purchasing with a cause in mind really make a difference? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez are joined by the long time E=H support and small business owner, Cathie Smith, to look at these questions and more.
So what are the other countries where E=H works? How did they get started? What are the programs like? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez are joined by the E=H's Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, to look at these questions and more.
So what are the other countries where E=H works? How did they get started? What are the programs like? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez are joined by the E=H's Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, to look at these questions and more.
Buen Pastor is our second largest program in Ecuador and one of the most diverse. What are the challenges this church faces and how do they meet students in their academic need? What is that church like? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco, her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez are joined by the Academic Coordinator of the E=H program at Buen Pastor, Wendy Barrett, to look at these questions and more.
Buen Pastor is our second largest program in Ecuador and one of the most diverse. What are the challenges this church faces and how do they meet students in their academic need? What is that church like? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco, her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez are joined by the Academic Coordinator of the E=H program at Buen Pastor, Wendy Barrett, to look at these questions and more.
Emaus was the second E=H site. How did the program start there? What is that church like? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco, her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez examine these questions.
Have you ever thought you knew better than The Divine? Have you ever told God that your plan was better than his only to realize how wrong you are? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco, her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez share a recent E=H story and the extent of God's love.
Have you ever thought you knew better than The Divine? Have you ever told God that your plan was better than his only to realize how wrong you are? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco, her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez share a recent E=H story and the extent of God's love.
What is going on in E=H right now? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis talk about the current projects and what they are all up to right now (Feb 2021). Education=Hope is a US based non-profit dedicated to providing for the education of those in desperate and difficult situations.
How is E=H supporting grassroots entrepreneurship through our relief program? And what does community development have to do with education? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco, her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez and special guest Suzy Olsen, board member of the E=H program in Calacalí, examine these questions.
What are schools like 'out in the sticks' of Ecuador? How far can a dollar go towards education there? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco, her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez and special guest Suzy Olsen, board member of the E=H program in Calacalí, examine these questions.
What in the world is a Virtual Short Term Mission team? Why would I want to do one? What can they possibly have to do with poverty alleviation? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis examine these questions. Education=Hope is a US based non-profit dedicated to providing for the education of those in desperate and difficult situations.
E=H has garnered many supporters for the microscholarship program through Short Term Mission teams. Now (thanks COVID) presencial short term teams are few and far between. How do we take the 'good' of teams and reinvent it? How do we continue to focus on relationships in a virtual world? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis examine these questions. Education=Hope is a US based non-profit dedicated to providing for the education of those in desperate and difficult situations.
How do you make virtual school viable in desperate and difficult situations? And culturally speaking, is virtual school even worth it? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez examine these questions.
If all schools in Ecuador are on-line (due to COVID-19) do they still need micro-scholarships? How have the ministry sites adapted to virtual learning? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez examine these questions.
Why would you start and NGO? What is important when thinking of starting one? Co-founders of Education=Hope, Cameron Vivanco and Chip Smith look at his side of the story and why he decided to take this wild ride of helping to provide education for those in desperate en difficult situations.
How does Culture impact how COVID-19 impacts a country? We are all in the same storm but not the same boat. Co-funder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco and her Ecuadorian co-workers Jorge Luis Rodriguez and special guest Mika Insuasti examine these questions.
Systemic poverty reaches much deeper than a lack of things. What happens when you lack purpose and responsibility, or well-meaning people usurp your responsibility? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis Rodriguez examine these questions.
How many types of poverty are there? How are they connected? Isn't poverty just...well...poverty? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis continue examining these questions.
Education =Hope is a US based non-profit dedicated to providing for the education of those in desperate and difficult situations.
How many types of poverty are there? How are they connected? Isn't poverty just...well...poverty? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis examine these questions.
Education =Hope is a US based non-profit dedicated to providing for the education of those in desperate and difficult situations.
Why do we do Education=Hope? And is it relief or development work? What is the difference? Co-founder of E=H, Cameron Vivanco and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis examine these questions. Education=Hope is a US based non-profit dedicated to providing for the education of those in desperate and difficult situations.
How do sponsorship programs work? How do we know if they work? E=H Co-founder Cameron Vivanco and Director of Ministry Sites, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, share about the relationship based and receipt based nature of Education Equals Hope.
This first episode of the Hopecast is the backstory of how the Education=Hope (the micro-scholarship program that provides for the education of those in desperate and difficult places) started. We touch on the accidental beginning of the E=H program and our hopes and dreams for this Hopecast project.