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Building inclusive, safe and productive digital territories in Ecuador

Ayawana is a civil-society organisation dedicated to fostering inclusive and safe digital territories that enable vibrant and productive cultures. We integrate communities historically excluded from technological development—respecting their cultural heritage—and combine applied research, digital literacy and community engagement so the opportunities of the internet and emerging technologies are accessible to all.

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Our focus

People, culture and technology

Digital literacy • Wellbeing & mental health • Democracy & civic tech • Culture of peace • Inclusion

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Mission

Prepare Ecuador for a fair, healthy and productive digital future

We promote an inclusive and safe digital culture, with special attention to vulnerable populations, and deliver solutions to the emerging challenges of digital territories—helping citizens, industry and government navigate the wave of digital transformation responsibly.

Vision

Leading organisation in digital empowerment & literacy in Ecuador

We aim for an Ecuador that maximises the benefits of digital transformation while managing its risks responsibly—providing reliable data on the use and impact of digital technologies and positioning the country as a regional leader in digital legislation and education.

Values

Creativity • Innovation • Integrity • Equity • Curiosity

Objectives
  • Identify who benefits—and who is at risk—from digital change.
  • Grow digital skills and opportunity awareness among citizens.
  • Mitigate disinformation, polarisation and online harms.
  • Provide evidence-based insights on digital adoption & attention economy.
What we do

Our pillars of action

Digital Literacy

Skills for every community

Programs, scholarships and certifications to unlock safe and productive use of digital tools.

WorkshopsScholarshipsCertifications
Digital Democracy

Healthy public spheres

Policy, civic tech and advocacy to reduce hate speech, echo chambers and misinformation.

Civic TechPolicy Labs
Digital Life & Wellbeing

Balanced online lives

Research and toolkits on mental health, attention economy and digital addictions.

ToolkitsResearch
Culture of Peace

Safer digital territories

Community-led methodologies to prevent conflict and promote constructive participation.

CommunityPrevention
Data & Research

Evidence for action

Observatories, dashboards, maps and briefs to understand Ecuador’s digital transformation.

DashboardsMapsBriefs
Inclusion

Bridging the divide

Initiatives focused on groups traditionally excluded from technological development.

AccessEquity
Get involved

Partner with us to build inclusive and safe digital territories

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Contact

Say hello

  • Email: info@ayawana.org
  • Address: Guayaquil, Ecuador
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