SOCIAL
At Agripac, we transform our social responsibility into actions that create opportunities and change lives. Through programs focused on education, agricultural development, and inclusion, we drive the growth of sustainable and resilient communities.
From training new talent and strengthening farmers, to empowering women and protecting children, our initiatives reflect a longstanding commitment to social well-being and the country’s progress.
LA ESCUELITA
Since 1994, Agripac has developed La Escuelita, an intensive training program that combines theoretical and practical instruction across our 9 business lines. It serves as the starting point for new talent to gain in-depth knowledge of our sector, our products, and the best commercial and technical practices.
Over the years, we have trained dozens of graduating classes with diverse backgrounds, including agronomists, veterinarians, biologists, and animal scientists, fostering comprehensive and collaborative learning.
This program reaffirms our commitment to developing professionals who drive the growth of the agro-industrial sector.
graduated
classes
31
intensive
training
200 h
training
weeks
5
female
participation (2022)
52%
business lines
covered
31
PLAN MAÍZ
Since 1997, we have been committed to the corn-growing sector through Plan Maíz, a program that supports small and medium farmers with technical assistance, access to financing, and the inputs needed for cultivation, such as seeds, fertilizers, and specialized products. Our goal is to boost local corn production, a key raw material for agribusiness and human nutrition.
What began as an initiative to promote agricultural development has grown into a reliable and sustainable long-term program.
Strengthening farmer development
520
Farmers
Facilitating credit for agricultural SMEs
$1.2 M
Agricultural financing
Contributing to food security
1550
Hectares of corn
2024
EMPOWERED WOMEN
We recognize and support the essential role of women in agribusiness, as they contribute at every stage of the value chain—from land preparation and planting to marketing. As signatories to the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), we are committed to creating development opportunities and reducing the barriers women face in accessing resources and services.
In partnership with the Foundation of the Americas for Development (FUDELA), we launched “Corn with Purpose: Women’s Leadership in the Value Chain,” a pilot initiative designed to strengthen the role of women in the corn value chain. In 2025, in El Empalme (Guayas), we trained 20 women from the Cantonal Agricultural Center over a three-month period in socio-emotional skills, gender equality, and financial literacy, empowering them to become leaders and agents of change in the agricultural sector.
Women
Trained
20
Workshops
Delivered
11
Training
Hours
32
Assessment
Days
1
JUCONI:
TOGETHER WITH CHILDREN
For more than 24 years, we have collaborated with the Junto con los Niños Foundation (JUCONI) in Guayaquil, which works to eradicate child labor and prevent risks such as drug use, domestic violence, and teenage pregnancy. Since 2023, we have sponsored several vulnerable children, providing them monthly with food, footwear, uniforms, school supplies, and psychological support.
Every year, we sponsor the foundation’s Christmas celebration, a joyful event where around 300 children and teenagers participate in games, contests, and shared meals, receiving backpacks, clothing, and toys. Our commitment is to offer them positive experiences that strengthen their development and well-being.
DIAKONIA FOOD BANK
We maintain a partnership with the Diakonia Food Bank, implementing a pilot project with seed funding to support the local and sustainable production of animal protein. This initiative benefits the community kitchen at St. Arnold Janssen Parish.
Meals Served
to the Community
1.500
Children Fed Through
the Community Kitchen
50
