At Pan de Vida, our purpose is rooted in obedience to Christ’s call to love, serve, and restore those in need. We exist to be the hands and feet of Jesus — responding to human suffering with compassion while sharing the life-changing hope of the Gospel.
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor.” — Luke 4:18
We serve because Jesus served.
We give because God first gave to us.
Our purpose is not simply humanitarian. It is mission-driven, centered on reaching individuals and families living in poverty or extreme poverty and guiding them toward dignity, healing, and lasting transformation through faith in Jesus Christ.
We fulfill our purpose through a holistic approach that moves from Relief to Development, addressing immediate needs while empowering long-term growth — both physically and spiritually.
1. Compassion in Action
We meet urgent needs with love and dignity, providing food, care, and practical support during times of crisis. Through acts of service, we demonstrate God’s compassion and open doors for hope and healing.
2. Restoration with Dignity
We walk alongside families as they rebuild stability through education, health care, and safe living conditions. This stage nurtures healing of the body, mind, and heart — restoring confidence and a sense of worth rooted in Christ.
3. Empowerment for the Future
We equip families to become self-sufficient through sustainable development, entrepreneurship, and agricultural initiatives. By fostering leadership and stewardship, individuals move from receiving help to becoming agents of transformation within their communities.
“Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” — 1 John 3:18
The Gospel is central to every program and every relationship. We believe that meeting physical needs creates space for spiritual encounters — where lives are not only supported, but changed forever.
Ultimately, our purpose is simple and unwavering:
To glorify God by serving others and helping people encounter Jesus Christ.
At Pan de Vida, our purpose is rooted in obedience to Christ’s call to love, serve, and restore those in need.
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Through your prayers, generosity, and service, you can help empower individuals and families in Ecuador- moving them from crisis to hope, from relief to development.
We also support about 8 VBS youth camps and sports for the children each year in the summer.
In the last year (2022) our beneficiaries had about 2000 medical appointments.
Pan de Vida is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your generosity helps bring hope to families in Ecuador. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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