Geography
What continent is Ecuador located in?
South America
This fruit is often used in desserts and drinks and known for its bright yellow color.
Banana
What is the main language spoken in Ecuador?
Spanish (some indigenous languages are also spoken)
What is the leading cause of death in Ecuador?
Cardiovascular disease (including heart disease and stroke)
Timmy Global Health is an __________-based nonprofit.
Indianapolis
What are the two countries that Ecuador borders?
Colombia and Peru
This traditional garment, is worn by indigenous women and is bright and colorful. It can be used to carry babies or goods.
Poncho
The word "Naño" is used in Ecuador in popular slang. What does it mean?
Brother/Sister (can also mean close friend)
Ecuador provides healthcare through this type of system, which includes both government-run clinics and private hospitals.
Mixed private and public healthcare system.
The public healthcare system is managed by the Ministry of Public Health (MSP) and provides services to the majority of the population, often at low or no cost, especially for vulnerable groups.
There is also a private healthcare sector that offers services for those who can afford private insurance or out-of-pocket payments, usually providing faster access and more specialized care.
Founder of TGH (His name and occupation)
Dr. Chuck Dietzen; a pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist
"This" runs through Ecuador and gives it its name. It's marked by a famous monument near the city of Quito. What is it?
The Equator
This festival is celebrated in early February or March and famous for its parades, music, dancing, and more.
Carnaval
In Ecuadorian Spanish, if someone says "¡Chévere!", they are expressing this sentiment.
Cool/ awesome/ great
This traditional practice, still common in many Indigenous Ecuadorian communities, often serves as the first line of healthcare due to limited access to modern medical facilities.
Use of traditional medicine or healing by shamans/curanderos
When was Timmy founded?
1997
Located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, this is famous for wildlife and is heavily studied.
This indigenous group is one of the largest in Ecuador and known for preserving their language and traditions in the Andean region.
The Quechua
Besides Spanish, this Indigenous language is widely spoken in the Ecuadorian Andes and is officially recognized by the Ecuadorian government.
Kichwa (or Quichua)
This social determinant of health—tied to income, education, and Indigenous identity—significantly affects access to quality healthcare in Ecuador, especially in rural and marginalized populations.
Poverty
Why is it called "Timmy" Global Health?
The organization was named after the founder's brother, Timmy, who passed away in infancy.
Ecuador is divided into four different distinct regions. What are these regions? (You can get points if you name atleast 2)
The Coast, the Highlands, the Amazon, and the Galapagos (made up of mostly islands)
In 2008, Ecuador became the first country in the world to recognize this entity as a legal rights-holder in its Constitution, granting it the right to exist, persist, and regenerate its vital cycles.
What is Nature? (Rights of Nature)
While Spanish is the dominant language, approximately this percentage of Ecuador’s population speaks an Indigenous language such as Kichwa or Shuar as their first or second language.
Around 5 to 10%
Significant healthcare disparities persist between urban and rural areas. One major factor contributing to these disparities is this key issue, which limits access to skilled medical professionals and facilities in Indigenous and remote communities.
Lack of healthcare infrastructure and provider availability
What is Timmy's mission?
To expand healthcare access in developing countries and to engage students and medical volunteers