Fundación Conservartecuador

Founded in 2007, Fundación Conservartecuador is a non-governmental organisation based in Quito, Ecuador working on heritage, education.

Fundación Conservartecuador is a private, non-profit institution based in Quito, Ecuador, established under an Official Registry resolution of 2007 and supervised by the Ministry of Culture. It works to conserve, restore and disseminate Ecuador's cultural and historical heritage, covering architectural monuments, documentary and bibliographic collections, and archaeological and intangible heritage. Its projects include the restoration of the library of the San Agustín convent, the conservation of an emblematic historic collection, and the restoration of the Todosantos architectural complex in Cuenca, which was listed on the World Monuments Fund Watch. The foundation also runs seminars on documentary heritage, training and internships for students, and cultural exchanges. Its work is supported by public and private national and international partners, and it invites donations, volunteering and membership.