Spiritual Support
Strengthening Christian values, leadership development and missionary service activities.
Light in the Darkness Foundation
We shine a light in a world full of darkness
We provide preventive opportunities for children, adolescents and young adults in Quito’s Historic Center, helping keep them away from human trafficking through education and the love of Christ.
Quito - Historic Center
Trafficking Prevention
Hope in Jesus
Who we are
Our Story and Purpose
Dan and Gina Weston arrived in Ecuador in 2018 to fight sexual trafficking. After seeing the needs in Quito’s Historic Center, they established this foundation to provide preventive opportunities for those most at risk.
We seek to promote behavioral changes that help build a genuine relationship with God so children and adolescents can thrive in healthy environments.
-
Mission: Share the love of Jesus Christ through services to the local community.
-
Vision: Maintain a fully committed focus on meeting the needs of the community.
-
Scope: A comprehensive educational and cultural alternative for vulnerable families in the Historic Center.
Our Services
Comprehensive Care Programs
Our services are planned and carried out annually to support the well-being of children and adolescents ages 6 to 12.
Daily Meals
Nutritional support with breakfast, lunch and a meal for the following school day.
Educational Support
Academic reinforcement, school supplies, uniforms and homework support in morning and afternoon sessions.
Psychological Support
Weekly family sessions and a monthly Parent School program to involve the whole family.
Preventive Health
Public-health partnerships, preventive checkups, physical-integrity workshops and a basic medicine dispensary.
Training and Support
Plans and projects that promote development and the full enjoyment of rights within a framework of dignity and equity.
Impact and Transparency
Actions that change lives
Missionaries from different parts of the United States visit us each year to review project reach and help ensure sustainability.
50
Active children
6-12
Average age
+5
Years in Ecuador
200
2028 goal
Our Approach
Prevent today to transform the future
We work to shine a light with the ultimate goal of preventing children from entering human trafficking. Education at multiple levels is key to changing lives.
We help children receive a formal education and provide counseling and education to parents and extended family members.
“We share the love of Jesus Christ with everyone who enters the foundation through the services we provide and the example of our lives.”
Community Voices
Real Transformation
Children and adolescents willing to open their hearts to know the Word of God and apply it in their lives.
Our mission is to provide social support and protection to those who need it most in vulnerable areas of the Historic Center.
Co-founder
We see real behavioral change in children when they begin to build a genuine relationship with God.
International Support
The foundation does more than provide food; they also make sure my child is enrolled and learning at school.
Local community
How to help
Ways to support the mission
Your support is essential to sustain the food, education and psychological services we provide every day.
Donate Funds
Your donations help cover school supplies, uniforms and daily meals for beneficiaries.
Support nowMissions
Join groups that visit Quito to review our reach and serve directly.
I want to servePartnerships
If you are a psychology or health professional, you can collaborate with our services.
Become a partnerEducation
Sponsor the academic reinforcement program for a child in the community.
I want to help
Support Network
Our Strategic Partners
We work hand in hand with organizations and institutions to multiply our social impact.
Blog and Updates
Life at the Foundation
News about our health initiatives, school programs and missionary visits.
Vulnerable children in Quito: keys to transforming their future
How education, protection, nutrition and support can create new opportunities.
Developing Christian leaders in the Historic Center
Results from our weekly spiritual support programs.
Parent School: Transforming the family environment
Engaging families for each child’s comprehensive development.
Join the cause
Make a new beginning possible
Every contribution, no matter how small, brings light into a child’s life in Quito and helps keep them away from the dangers of the streets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions
Learn more about our programs, ways to support our mission, and the work of Light in the Darkness Foundation in Quito.
What does Light in the Darkness Foundation do?
We provide preventive, educational, social, and spiritual programs for children and families in vulnerable situations in Quito's Historic Center, while sharing the love of Jesus Christ through community service.
What ages are your programs designed for?
Our comprehensive care programs are mainly designed for children and adolescents ages 6 to 12, with support that also involves their families.
What services does the Foundation provide?
We provide spiritual assistance, daily meals, educational support, psychological assistance, preventive health services, and training and support to promote the overall well-being of participants.
How can I make a donation?
Use the I want to donate button on the website to view the available options for national and international contributions.
How can I volunteer or support the mission?
You can contact the Foundation through the contact form and let us know that you would like to volunteer, support a mission, or learn about other ways to collaborate.
Where does the Foundation work?
Our work is based in Quito, Ecuador, with a special focus on vulnerable children and families in the city's Historic Center.
Get in touch
Do you have questions about our programs or want to volunteer? Write to us.
- Address Quito - Historic Center, Ecuador
- Email contacto@luzenlastinieblas.org
- Phone 098 340 7749
Form
Leave us a message
Complete the form and we will contact you to coordinate your support or visit.