How Children International has responded
to the coronavirus

Please note that sponsor-child correspondence may be delayed as we adapt to new processes. We are also rebuilding our volunteer network (a vital component of correspondence protocols), which was dramatically reduced during the pandemic. If the situation changes significantly, we will let you know here.

In Guayaquil, the city the city is under Epidemiological Alert 1, the lowest alert level in the system our government uses to track cases and establish safety protocols. Most outdoor spaces such as parks and beaches can operate at full capacity. Indoor spaces are allowed to operate between 60% and 80% capacity, depending upon the type of venue. Although remote schooling continues, in-person learning remains entirely voluntary, until the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

• Community centers are open for agency staff and activities remain limited, with most communications happening digitally and most programs taking place virtually.
• Programming is still largely provided virtually, and we continue to help with streaming and data fees to ensure we remain connected with families. Health volunteers continue to educate families on preventive health and are providing nutritional supplements to those in need.
• The vaccinedistribution of additional Pfizer doses are available, and the government has now approved of the vaccine for children 5-11 years old.

Please note that sponsor-child correspondence may be delayed as we adapt to new processes. We are also rebuilding our volunteer network (a vital component of correspondence protocols), which was dramatically reduced during the pandemic. If the situation changes significantly, we will post info here.

There are no quarantines in any of the areas we serve, as Delhi gradually returns to normalcy. Due to the low positivity rate of the virus, many restrictions are lifted, and Delhi’s schools have reopened for in-person classes, as of April 1.

• Community centers are open for agency staff and limited to small groups of children and their family members to access various services and benefits. Only parents/caregivers are being called to the centers by appointment.
• Programming continues to be mostly virtual, but there are some activities being carried out in person when it is safe and appropriate to do so. Staff also continue to visit families in their communities.
• Vaccines for children from 15-18 years old were recently approved by the government, and we have roughly 750 sponsored youth in this age group.