Events

Annual Fundraisers

Starfish Bracket Challenge

Each March, we organize a friendly online competition for Starfish supporters to make predictions on U.S. college men's and women’s basketball teams' chances of advancing during playoffs! This challenge is free of cost for joining, though we encourage donations to fund Starfish programs.

An Evening for the Stars

An Evening for the Stars (AEFTS) began as an annual in-person benefit dinner featuring a Latin American meal, updates on and celebrations of Starfish’s successes from the past year, and a silent auction. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, AEFTS was held virtually. 2024 will mark the last year of AEFTS, since our future fundraising efforts will focus on other initiatives. Join us for what will be our final, but most fun, version of AEFTS!

#STARFISHSEARCH SCAVENGER HUNT

Every year, small teams of people gather in person or coordinate virtually to complete as many tasks as possible. Some tasks involve raising awareness, some tasks involve community service, some tasks teach teams more about Ecuador, and some tasks are just for fun or test creativity!

GIVING TUESDAY

We fundraise for Giving Tuesday each November. Our fundraising efforts have a virtual focus; however, dedicated supporters have hosted in-person Giving Tuesday events in cities around the world in the past. Contact us if you want to host an event!