The foundation
We bring together medical dedication, collaboration and compassionate care. Meet our team and discover the history behind our commitment to people.
Origins and journey
Our history includes the Teolinda Troya Escobar Foundation, established on February 5, 2007. Its report documents medical campaigns, education and nutrition projects from 2007 to 2010; the earlier archive places the end of that period in 2014. Happy Face Ecuador holds incorporation documents dated September 2021. Explore both chapters of community service.
Our history
Explore the moments and people that bring Happy Face Foundation to life.
Established in February 2007, it operated until 2014. This chapter forms part of the history of…
Established in February 2007, it operated until 2014. This chapter forms part of the history of service shared by the foundation.
Founded with eight members and healthcare professionals serving people in Los Ríos, with support from Blanca’s…
Founded with eight members and healthcare professionals serving people in Los Ríos, with support from Blanca’s House. Source: Teolinda Troya report, p. 3. Contextual archive photograph; exact photo date undocumented.
The report lists 150 children operated on for cleft lip or palate, alongside care for hernias…
The report lists 150 children operated on for cleft lip or palate, alongside care for hernias and burns. Categories are reported separately, without a combined unique-patient total. Source: Teolinda Troya report, p. 10. Contextual archive photograph; exact photo date undocumented.
The report records 300 surgeries involving cleft lip and palate, hernias and burns. Source: Teolinda Troya…
The report records 300 surgeries involving cleft lip and palate, hernias and burns. Source: Teolinda Troya report, p. 11. Contextual archive photograph; exact photo date undocumented.
Agreement aimed at improving nutrition for 8,272 children under five. The report states 60% implementation and…
Agreement aimed at improving nutrition for 8,272 children under five. The report states 60% implementation and says 4,080 of 4,413 children with malnutrition gained weight adequately. Source: Teolinda Troya report, p. 14. Contextual archive photograph; exact photo date undocumented.
The report jointly lists 350 surgeries for these campaigns and also mentions endoscopy, colonoscopy, hearing tests…
The report jointly lists 350 surgeries for these campaigns and also mentions endoscopy, colonoscopy, hearing tests and hearing aid donations. Source: Teolinda Troya report, p. 11. Contextual archive photograph; exact photo date undocumented.
Community talks in schools across Los Ríos during December, with a stated start on December 1.…
Community talks in schools across Los Ríos during December, with a stated start on December 1. Source: Teolinda Troya report, p. 17. Contextual archive photograph; exact photo date undocumented.
Deworming activities for schools and the wider Los Ríos community. Source: Teolinda Troya report, p. 17.…
Deworming activities for schools and the wider Los Ríos community. Source: Teolinda Troya report, p. 17. Contextual archive photograph; exact photo date undocumented.
Agreement with the Los Ríos Provincial Health Directorate for the Nutre Hogar nutrition recovery centre, supporting…
Agreement with the Los Ríos Provincial Health Directorate for the Nutre Hogar nutrition recovery centre, supporting children’s nutritional and psychosocial recovery. Source: Teolinda Troya report, p. 15. Contextual archive photograph; exact photo date undocumented.
The document reports 400 surgeries and interventions across several specialties and records a computer donation to…
The document reports 400 surgeries and interventions across several specialties and records a computer donation to Humberto Moreira Márquez School. Source: Teolinda Troya report, p. 12. Contextual archive photograph; exact photo date undocumented.
The report records 350 patients receiving care during April 2010. Source: Teolinda Troya report, p. 18.…
The report records 350 patients receiving care during April 2010. Source: Teolinda Troya report, p. 18. Contextual archive photograph; exact photo date undocumented.
Free cholesterol, triglyceride, AST, ALT and blood glucose tests for approximately 250 patients. Source: Teolinda Troya…
Free cholesterol, triglyceride, AST, ALT and blood glucose tests for approximately 250 patients. Source: Teolinda Troya report, p. 13. Contextual archive photograph; exact photo date undocumented.
The archive contains MIES documentation from September 2021 relating to the incorporation of Happy Face Ecuador…
The archive contains MIES documentation from September 2021 relating to the incorporation of Happy Face Ecuador – Cara Feliz Ecuador. Available records can be consulted in Transparency.
The agreement ran from September 2, 2022 to September 2, 2024. Archive photographs show professional gatherings…
The agreement ran from September 2, 2022 to September 2, 2024. Archive photographs show professional gatherings and shared medical work.
MIES letter dated April 23, 2024 recording the board for October 8, 2023 to October 8,…
MIES letter dated April 23, 2024 recording the board for October 8, 2023 to October 8, 2025. Extracts are available in Transparency.
One page of the closing agreement dated September 3, 2024 is preserved. The excerpt is available…
One page of the closing agreement dated September 3, 2024 is preserved. The excerpt is available in the Transparency section.
Contribute to improving the health of children, adolescents and their families, making the right to health a reality, and strengthen community development through the participation of society and families.
Promote and deliver quality services based on comprehensiveness and universality, supporting the full exercise of the rights of children, adolescents and their families, with an emphasis on health.
Dedication to people and commitment to their well-being.
Patients are the foundation’s central point of reference and action.
Professional healthcare.
Compassionate and personal support.
Seriousness, reliability and credibility in our work.
Mutual respect, teamwork and a sense of belonging.
Our origins
The Teolinda Troya Escobar Foundation was named in honour of a woman remembered for her kindness, honesty, humility and passion for helping those most in need. It began with eight members and healthcare professionals in Los Ríos, supported by Blanca’s House. This report forms part of the service history shared by Happy Face Foundation.
People
Two medical professionals leading Happy Face Foundation.
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General and laparoscopic surgeon. His professional background includes minimally invasive surgery, advanced wound care and participation in charitable medical and surgical care.
General physician trained at the University of Guayaquil, with a master’s degree in Health Services Management. Her background includes primary care and coordination of surgical campaigns.
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