Bountiful Children's Foundation

Santo Domingo

Ecuador population: 17,643,054 in 2022
GDP per capita (US$): $1,513 in 2020

Cost to Run Program for 1 Year: $6000

Nutritional Supplements Used:

  • Cerelac (Multigrain Product)
  • Peanut butter
  • Powdered cow’s milk/full-fat soy flour

Fact from UNICEF / WHO / World Bank:

COVID-19 Recovery

As the world responds to and recovers from the pandemic, urgent action is critical to protect maternal and child nutrition – especially in the most affected regions – and secure a future where the right to nutrition is a reality for every child.

Source: Levels and trends in child malnutrition, 2021


Ruth Cortez

Community Coordinator

I am a member of the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. I have 3 children, two of whom are married, and one who is serving a mission. I am a primary teacher of the children of the nursery My stake is Santo Domingo and my neighborhood is Los Angeles. . I am also very happy to be part of the Bountiful Foundation – Ecuador. I like being with the children and helping them. I have learned a lot from the Foundation’s training. Thank you!

Bountiful's Community Coordinators

Community coordinators serve with Bountiful as volunteers. They organize other local volunteers and together conduct screenings, train families, distribute locally-purchased nutritional supplements, and follow up on infant development.

Santo Domingo Photo Gallery

Santo Domingo Thank You Notes (4-video slider)

Thank you from parents whose children are recipients of nutritional supplements through the Bountiful Children’s Foundation.

Considering A Donation?

All donations go toward identifying mothers and children in need, providing food supplements, health lessons, and other services. All donations are welcomed. Recurring monthly donations support community stability.

  • $8 = nourish 1 child for a month
  • $25 = nourish 3 children for a month
  • $100 = nourish 1 child for a year
  • $500 = nourish an average community for a month
  • $6,000 = nourish a community of your choice for one year

Ecuador Gives Thanks (3-video slider)

Bountiful's Mission

Our mission is to provide nutritional supplementation to malnourished children and pregnant/nursing mothers as well as to teach health and cognitive development skills to families in the areas we serve.