Political & Advocacy
The Quito Project is a multidisciplinary organization with students and faculty from schools across the University of Michigan including: Social Work, Nursing, Education, Business, Literature Sciences & Arts, Engineering, etc. As of 2023, TQP is in its nineteenth year of operation. Since its formation in 2004, TQP has evolved to support projects in the realm of public health, social work, and education for 8,000 community members of San Martin, San Blas, and Pifo in Quito, Ecuador.The Quito Project’s mission is to collaborate with local partners in developing evidence-based solutions that support and build capacity in the health, educational, and social sectors. TQP Model: In partnership with the Universidad de San Francisco in Quito, students from the University of Michigan partner with education students in Ecuador to hold a summer camp for underprivileged children each summer. The curriculum is student-developed with support from mentor faculty members and emphasizes the strengthening students' understanding of public health and core academic subjects in reading, writing, mathematics and the sciences while encouraging creative expression and exploration, elevating the importance of academic performance, and boosting in-class self-confidence. Each year approximately 60 students aged 5-12 years old attend the camp. We provide our students with engaging educational activities, two meals at the summer camp, school supplies, and hygienic supplies which is entirely free of charge and organized by undergraduate students from the University of Michigan and La Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Membership: The Quito Project members are recruited and managed by the TQP executive board and our faculty advisor. Every fall, TQP recruits UM undergraduate students through campus events, direct marketing, and social media campaigns. Prospective tutors for our program must complete an application and an interview conducted in both English and Spanish before being selected to participate in our summer travel program. However, traditional membership for on-campus activities throughout the school year is open to all and does not have an application nor interview.
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# Academic/Honor Societies
# Health & Wellness
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# Service/Service Learning
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