The Galo Plaza Lasso Foundation

The Galo Plaza Lasso Foundation was formed in 1995 to continue the legacy left behind by the beloved late ex-president.  The foundation is a non-governmental, non-profit organization that sponsors projects which benefit the community of Zuleta and communities in the surrounding areas of the Imbabura Province. Managed by Hacienda Zuleta´s administration, the Foundation works to bring to fruition the empowerment and education of the local, mainly indigenous, population and came to be famous through the Embroidery Project and as founder of Condor Huasi.

Nowadays, the Foundation has two main objectives:

1. Improve the level of education of Zuleta´s inhabitants
2. Protect and nurture the environment and culture of Zuleta valley

These objectives have lead into the development of various projects:

1. Education and Cultural Project
2. Human and Economic Development Project
3. Environmental Conservation Project