Voices for Humanity Sees Hope Spring from the Middle of the World with Catalina Maldonado
Quito, Ecuador – July 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 Wa...
