What We Do

The Beyond Chacay Foundation (BCF) works with 16 local and international partners, (Local Partners) on the islands including leaders in Ministry of Education, Energy, Health, Telecommunications, & Electricity. Furthermore, we partner with local businesses that enable intra and internet services to schools and health facilities. BCF also partners with FUNCAVID, Fundación un Cambio por la Vida, a local Galapageño family owned not-for-profit established in 2010 that has, like BCF, an extensive local contact network for accomplishing initiatives.

Members of ESPOL, Villanova University professor and students, & BCF leadership

Of particular value to BCF is the FUNCAVID methodology which aligns with BCF’s value of respecting local opinion, self assessment, and definition of needs. FUNCAVID gathers ideas about community projects that must be led by a resident of the Galapagos and related to themes of education, biodiversity conservation, gender equality, & management of potable water. Each project must include a summary, clear objectives, a project calendar, and a budget.