Capital social: las relaciones y estrategias de vinculación para la sostenibilidad de la Fundación Clemencia

Abstract

The present research work has as its central axis the social capital and networks of trust and cooperation that have been built social organizations in Ecuador. For purposes of study, Clemencia Foundation is selected, which is in the city of Guayaquil and is distinguished by a recognized trajectory in the care of older adults. The objective of this work is to know the elements of social capital that are developed in the Clemencia Foundation in the interaction with the different social actors to manage the organizational resources that allow its sustainability. The methodology used employs an approach of qualitative and exploratory. To collect information, previous interviews with local experts of the Civil Society Organizations, interviews with the director of the Foundation, as well as surveys of employees are carried out; additionally, an analysis is made to the web page, social networks Instagram and Facebook and various statutes granted by the M.I. Illustrious Municipality of Guayaquil. Through the results obtained, it was possible to demonstrate personal relationships, belonging to religious groups and other institutional links that allow them to build trust and sustain themselves over time.