June 22, 2026

Dear Friend of FEDICE:

Blessings on you and thank you for your support of the FEDICE ministry in Ecuador.

On Sunday the group attended worship with San Pablo Alta United Methodist Church. Below is an update of their Sunday experiences.

Worship, Wonder, Guinea pigs, and Much More

Sunday was a day filled to the brim with church launching our spirits in to moon. The San Pablo Alta United Methodist Church blessed our group with an opportunity to bring a message and songs. Pastor Carla Greg Kern from Good Shepherd United Church of Christ preach a wonderful message about being light and salt for the whole community where we live. She reminded us not to be complacent or disenchanted by the events around us but to let God shine in us, around us and among us.

Pastor Bernice Rivera, from Rio de Dios Christian Church of Hillsboro, Oregon, translated Carla’s message into Spanish. Gifts of music were presented in Quichua (an indigenous language of the area), Spanish, and English from the congregation and the group from Oregon/Idaho and North Carolina.  Gifts were presented to pastor Carmita - past President of FEDICE Ecuador.  She received a stole from a Native Oregon artist and a blanket from a fiber artist in North Carolina. 

We had a marvelous lunch from the church. Next we headed to Ibarra to ride an old train which used to carry workers. Newly transformed into a cultural tour ride to artist and merchants, the train took us to the historic community of San Antonio where master carvers create works of fine art.

Then we headed to see three projects that highlighted the real work of FEDICE. First was a sewing group that had worked many hundreds of hours to earn a certificate which will provide them with a great source of income. We also visited a small farm cooperative that produces milk, eggs and guinea pigs. Lastly, the group visited the amazing Ossergone Cooperative that produces fabulous meals for seniors, day care centers, and community parties. They have expanded their business into making amazing cakes and ice cream thanks to a micro loan from FEDICE. 

To say these groups are flourishing is a massive understatement. 

FEDICE Ecuador is growing and changing the lives and communities of the women they serve. What a great blessing

Neil Allen

To see more pictures, stories, and videos from each day, go to our Website.

The group will be in Ecuador June 19-26.

This trip is a combined effort of the Christian Church in Oregon and SW Idaho and Good Shepherd United Church of Christ in Cary, North Carolina. The picture above is one of the North Carolina group. Pictures from the Oregon/SW Idaho group coming soon.

Our FEDICE USA website will carry stories multiple times during the trip updating you on what is happening with this group and our partners. You can look HERE to see details of the trip as it is happening.

We hope you will join our Minga remotely and be a part of this time of connection and service.

Board of Directors, FEDICE USA

Hello Friends of FEDICE

In 2025, FEDICE USA forwarded more than $45,900 to FEDICE Ecuador for use in more than ten communities in northern Ecuador.

In 2026, FEDICE USA has sent additional funds for work at a church in Pijal and a day care

center in San Pablo.

The visitors this month will work

at both locations.

 Ongoing FEDICE projects include: 

• microloan support for families engaged in agriculture and livestock production,
• individual and cooperative businesses,
• and community child care centers.

Gifts to FEDICE USA also provide an important backup, if needed, for salary support to our dedicated and talented FEDICE staff in Ecuador.

Thank you to all for your support in prayer,

in gifts of time, and in financial support.

You can find more about FEDICE's activities in Ecuador and how to support these projects through the websites at www.fediceusa.org or 

www.fedice.org.

FEDICE USA is a North American based nonprofit that connects North American partners and FEDICE Ecuador.

FEDICE USA has no employees or office space which keeps overhead low. FEDICE USA has a board that meets to keep information and finances flowing.

Through our new website, you can support FEDICE

with a one time gift or a monthly amount.

Gifts to FEDICE USA are tax deductible.

You can donate HERE

You can also donate by a check sent to:

FEDICE USA, PO Box 19466, Portland, OR 97280

Thank you for your interest in FEDICE and

it's life changing work.