August 7, 2026

American Citizens Living in Ecuador? Need Your Help!

This is a note from Cory Wilcox from the U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil. If you would like to be put in touch with him directly, send and email to us at Friends of Ecuador and we will put you in touch. 

The American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil is working to expand its network of Consular Liaison Volunteers in areas where we currently have limited coverage.

We are specifically seeking U.S. citizens who live or work in the following provinces:

  • El Oro, particularly Machala and surrounding communities
  • Los Ríos, particularly Babahoyo and Quevedo
  • Cañar, particularly Azogues and surrounding communities

Consular Liaison Volunteers serve as local points of contact between the U.S. Consulate and the American citizen community. They help distribute official safety and emergency information, provide the Consulate with local situational awareness, and support communication with

American citizens during emergencies. The position is voluntary and does not involve providing consular services or acting on behalf of the U.S. government.

Given Friends of Ecuador’s extensive network of returned Peace Corps Volunteers and others with longstanding ties throughout the country, I am writing to ask whether you know any U.S. citizens currently living or working in these areas who might be interested in serving.

Please feel free to forward this message through your network. To protect individuals’ privacy, you may also ask interested persons to contact me directly rather than sharing their information without permission.

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Support a Community-Led Arts Center in the Ecuadorian Amazon

Peace Corps Volunteer Liliana Valdez is partnering with her community in the Ecuadorian Amazon to restore a community dance, music, and art center—a space where children and youth can learn, express themselves, celebrate their culture, and build confidence in a safe and supportive environment.

This project is a true community effort. Local residents have already raised a significant portion of the funding and are contributing their own time and resources to make this vision a reality. Now they’re asking for a little extra support to help reach the finish line.

Every donation, no matter the amount, will help create lasting opportunities for young people and provide a space that will continue serving the community for years to come.

If you’re able to donate or simply share this project with your network, you’ll be helping Liliana and her community create a lasting impact in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Donate here.

Thank you for supporting grassroots, community-led initiatives that empower youth and strengthen communities across Ecuador. 💙💛❤️

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