KINGNEWSWIRE – Quito, Ecuador – 14 August 30, 2025 — Scientology Network’s Voices for Humanity continues its mission of spotlighting those who bring hope and change to their communities. This week’s episode shines a light on Catalina Maldonado of Quito, Ecuador, whose dedication to restoring integrity, virtue, and honesty is producing results that are impossible to ignore.
With Ecuador facing years of rising gang influence—once estimated at over 40,000 members—many feared that the country’s quality of life would continue to decline. Yet signs of progress are emerging. National homicide rates dropped by 16 percent in 2024 from their previous peak, and local leaders report even greater improvements where community-based initiatives take hold.
Catalina’s work is one of those initiatives. As president of The Way to Happiness Foundation Ecuador, she has led projects that have resulted in an 80 percent reduction in crime in the areas she serves. Her approach, inspired by the common-sense moral guide written by L. Ron Hubbard, has reached tens of thousands of Ecuadorians from all walks of life—students, civic leaders, and community members—empowering them with practical tools for better living.
“We are bringing about a new civilization for Ecuador,” Catalina says, her words echoing the determination seen in her nationwide campaigns.
Ecuador’s position as the “Middle of the World” is more than just a geographic fact—it reflects a country increasingly connected to the wider globe. Strong trade ties with Europe are helping to create jobs and strengthen the economy, while cultural and educational exchanges, such as direct university collaborations, are enriching the nation’s future. These international connections add momentum to the positive changes happening on the ground.
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