Ecuador launches third phase of 'Youth in Action' program

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has officially launched the third phase of the 'Jóvenes en Acción' (Youth in Action) social program, aiming to bolster the socioeconomic development of young citizens. The initiative, detailed in Executive Decree 435, is open to individuals between 18 and 29 years and 11 months old who registered on the designated platform by June 30, 2026.

The core objective of 'Jóvenes en Acción' is to enhance participants' capabilities and foster their active engagement in society. The program provides a monthly stipend of $400 for three months, totaling $1,200 per beneficiary. Payments are disbursed via bank transfer, with the initial disbursement contingent upon the completion of assigned activities and validation by the executing entities.

To qualify for the program, young people must meet several stringent requirements. These include registering on the Ministry of Human Development's platform within the specified period, being in a state of poverty or extreme poverty as per the Social Registry, and not receiving other regular monetary transfers from the state or having contributory social security. The Social Registry Unit will verify these criteria to determine eligibility.

Selected participants will be required to engage in activities organized by various government ministries, including Infrastructure and Transport, Public Health, and Education, Sport, and Culture, as well as the National Risk Management Secretariat. Each institution will define the specific tasks, engagement mechanisms, and monitoring processes to ensure participants fulfill their obligations within the program's framework.