m.a.s Closer
m.a.s Closer
1. Ñukata Kuyay Community Center
We strengthened the impact of the Ñukata Kuyay Community Center, benefiting more than 2,000 children and young people since its creation.
Through over 2,080 hours of educational, artistic and sports activities, together with 298 hours of psychological support, we continue promoting holistic development, socio-emotional skills and well-being among children and youth in Colta.
2. Amaneceres Program
Together with strategic allies, we work to reduce chronic child undernutrition in Manabí through maternal and child nutrition initiatives.
During the year, we provided nutritional support to 61 pregnant women and delivered awareness and prevention programs on adolescent pregnancy to 350 students from public schools, in partnership with REDNI and DYA.
3. Feeding Hearts Program
We strengthened our social contribution by donating more than 417,000 kg of food products, benefiting over 577,000 vulnerable individuals and supporting food security initiatives.
In partnership with Banco de Alimentos Quito, we donated 9,600 kg of YA oats to the “First Thousand Days of Life” program, aimed at preventing chronic child undernutrition.
4. Social Impact Campaigns
We connected business growth with social impact through initiatives such as the Ñukata Kuyay Ponquetón Campaign and YA’s Invisible Liter Campaign.
5. Cultiva Program
Through Cultiva, we continue supporting Ecuador’s agricultural value chain by strengthening local farmers’ capabilities and fostering long-term partnerships.
During the reporting period, we purchased more than 1,786 tons of locally grown wheat, contributing to rural economic development and generating opportunities for Ecuadorian producers.
6. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We continued advancing gender equity, achieving 39% female representation in leadership positions and promoting greater participation of women in decision-making roles.
