Organización Juventud Ecuatoriana (JUVE), is a nonprofit organization established in 2006 as a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York City founded by young Ecuadorians residing in the US. JUVE empowers the Ecuadorian and Hispanic community by providing seminars, workshops, and forums in education, leadership, financial management, human and civil rights, and other valuable areas to succeed in this society. JUVE promotes the Ecuadorian heritage and culture through various projects & initiatives. Through the Ecuadorian Scholars Fund, JUVE supports and motivates Ecuadorians to obtain a college degree, and thus develop as professionals. OUR MISSION JUVE promotes and facilitates the intellectual development of Ecuadorians worldwide. OUR VISION JUVE aspires to become self-sustaining entity that generates resources to invest in community/educational projects, and establish its presence worldwide to strengthen and spread the wealth of Ecuadorian culture and identity. OBJECTIVES Educate and empower the Ecuadorian community through seminars, workshops, forums, and initiatives focused on educational and other current issues and events that unfold in the community. Spread Ecuadorian identity and heritage pride Channel resources to create community projects Create a global network