A backpack, a dream: delivery of school backpacks

Quifatex joins the "One Backpack, One Dream" campaign with a volunteer day in Catzuquí de Velasco

As part of the "One Backpack, One Dream" campaign, promoted by the Jonathan Foundation, Quifatex held a significant volunteer day in the community of Catzuquí de Velasco, located in northern Quito. The main objective of this activity was to contribute to reducing school dropout rates by delivering 200 school supply kits to children in vulnerable situations.

Each kit delivered contained essential materials for school development, such as notebooks, pencils, rulers, crayons, erasers, and sturdy backpacks, carefully selected to cover students' basic needs during the school year. This initiative represents financial relief for many families in the community, who face difficulties accessing these essential resources.

Volunteering with a purpose

Beyond the delivery of supplies, what marked this day was the spirit of service and empathy demonstrated by Quifatex employees. The volunteers not only distributed the kits but also shared joyful moments with the children, organized recreational activities, educational activities, and opportunities for conversation that strengthened the bond between the company, the community, and the foundation.

“Seeing the children's smiles when they received their backpacks reminded us why we do this. Each of them has a dream, and if we can help them pursue it, then our work has meaning,” said the Director of the Jonathan Foundation.

Social and educational impact

The “One Backpack, One Dream” campaign was born from the Jonathan Foundation's commitment to guaranteeing access to education in vulnerable communities. The distribution of school supplies not only meets a material need but also motivates children to continue their studies, strengthens their self-esteem, and gives them a concrete tool to build a better future.

Catzuquí de Velasco, like many other communities in the country, faces structural challenges that affect children's access to and retention in the education system. Therefore, initiatives like this have a direct impact on preventing school dropouts, one of the most pressing problems in the national education system.

Transformative partnerships

Quifatex's participation in this campaign demonstrates how the private sector can become a strategic ally for social development. By actively engaging in community projects, companies not only fulfill their social responsibility but also generate a positive and lasting impact on the lives of hundreds of people.

The Jonathan Foundation highlighted the value of this type of collaboration: "Each backpack delivered represents a dream set in motion. Thanks to Quifatex, today 200 children have more reasons to continue learning, growing, and believing in themselves."

📸 To learn more about this campaign and other Jonathan Foundation activities, visit their official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok pages.