About Dos Corrientes

Dos Corrientes is an organization dedicated to helping new NGOs thrive and survive in the sphere of global development. For the past five years, we have researched and tested a replicable model for fostering sustainable and resilient rural communities. Now, we are sharing what we have learned, with a special focus on developing business acumen and revenue generation to ensure long-term impact.

The property that would become Dos Corrientes was purchased in 2006 by two Canadian entrepreneurs, Don Wilson and Heather Rose. As they spent more time in Ecuador, learning about the country, its people, and their way of life, they felt a growing responsibility to make a difference. In 2019, the vision for Dos Corrientes was born, and in January 2020, they moved to Ecuador full-time to bring it to life.

“Dos Corrientes,” Spanish for Two Currents, takes its name from a remarkable natural phenomenon offshore. Here, the warm El Niño Current from the north meets the cold Humboldt Current from the south, creating one of the world’s richest and most diverse marine ecosystems, home to humpback whales, manta rays, and giant sea turtles. These two powerful currents merge just off the coast before flowing westward for hundreds of kilometers, eventually reaching the Galápagos Islands. This meeting of forces, where different elements come together to create something extraordinary, mirrors our approach to global development—combining knowledge, experience, and innovation to build strong, self-sustaining communities.
Through Dos Corrientes, we are not just implementing change—we are teaching others how to create lasting impact by blending practical experience with entrepreneurial thinking.