Ecuador’s Jóvenes en Acción will provide upfront payments
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The Ecuadorian government will begin a new phase of the Jóvenes en Acción program on October 30, 2026, offering 700,000 young adults opportunities for training and internships.
Participants will receive 400 US dollars monthly for two months. Unlike previous iterations of the program, young people will receive the first payment on the program’s start date, rather than waiting until completion of activities. The program will distribute payments in two installments.
The first 400 dollar payment will be made on October 30, and the second, also for 400 dollars, is scheduled for November 27. However, the second payment depends on participants completing assigned tasks and passing a verification process to ensure they still meet requirements for social programs, as outlined in Decree 520. The government designed this upfront payment system to help young adults cover transportation, food, and other expenses related to their participation.
Several ministries, including Infrastructure, Health, Education, and Environment, will assign the tasks, and the Social Registry Unit will verify participants’ eligibility before releasing funds. Interested young people can register on the Jóvenes en Acción website, ensuring their bank account information is accurate and in their own name. The program will prioritize applicants from households experiencing extreme poverty.
