Our Work In Ecuador

To support the people in the place that first inspired our brand, we partner with several organizations in Ecuador, including ALIADOS, CARE, and The Chain Collaborative. These nonprofits empower communities impacted by poverty, from the Amazon Rainforest to the highlands surrounding our namesake, Mt. Cotopaxi.

Why Cotopaxi

Revered by the Kichwa people as a sacred peak in the Andes, Ecuador’s Mt. Cotopaxi (koh-toh-PAHK-see) is an active volcano home to abundant wildlife, fertile land, and endless adventure. Cotopaxi inspired our founder, who grew up in Ecuador, to build a mission-first company. That’s why our brand takes its name from this mountain and focuses its giving in Latin America.

Supporting Sustainable Livelihoods

We’re committed to improving economic opportunities for Ecuadorians.

  • The Chain Collaborative
  • ALIADOS
Chain Collaborative

Coffee-Powered Community With The Chain Collaborative

The Chain Collaborative (TCC) empowers local leaders in coffee-growing communities to achieve sustainable change. We’ve helped fund several of TCC’s projects in Ecuador, from the collective growers of Alicia Roque Farms on the coast, to the AsoAmazonas robusta coffee cooperative in the rainforest.

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Improving Access To Health & Education

We’re supporting grassroots organizations addressing the drivers and effects of poverty, including healthcare, education, business development, and assistance for refugees.

  • CARE
  • United to Beat Malaria
  • ROMP
  • International Rescue Committee
  • Global Giving
CARE Ecuador

CARE

CARE’s programs in Ecuador focus on clean water, sanitation, and hygiene; sexual and reproductive health; food and nutrition security; shelter; and agricultural climate resilience.

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