MINDO FUTURES, INC.
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

Mindo Futures, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting underserved communities in Ecuador. Founded by Amanda Gaetan at the age of 19, Mindo Futures continues the legacy initiated by Sister Lucia (La Chia) and her vision for caring for orphaned and abandoned children through educational initiatives. Today, it operates three core programs: The Miracles Program, focusing on education support at UEFTE in Mindo; the Health program, offering free medical services since 2008; and the Bridge Program, providing college education opportunities to academically qualified students from UEFTE. Founded within a community that was inspired by an encounter between Sister Lucia and an American businessman connected with Miami schools, Miracles of Mindo formed in 1998 to provide financial aid for educational efforts. In January 2009, Mindo Futures, incorporated in Florida as a 501(c)(3) organization recognized since August 2009 by the IRS, expanded upon these initiatives. Their work includes significant infrastructure projects such as constructing new school buildings and establishing computer labs; supporting an annual medical mission, which extends healthcare to thousands regionally for free; and developing comprehensive support systems that cater to academic, housing, and professional needs of students progressing toward higher education. The organization is led by officers including Jason Gaetan as Chief Operating Officer and Chael Soler as Vice President. It is based in Coral Gables, Florida, and maintains an active involvement with its mission through various programs and initiatives.