MISSION & HISTORY.

Rina and Marina are Mother and Daughter who share many things, but especially the love and deep connection to Nature.  Rina was born and raised in Ecuador, and Marina was born and raised in the USA. They both live in Atlanta, Ga. 

Since  Marina was a baby, she had the opportunity to visit her Mom’s hometown, where all her family still lives. Every year, on every trip, Rina will plan a “big adventure” to make sure Marina will know her country well and will be exposed to all kinds of environments, people, ways of living, etc. Rina was not only making sure her only child would have the chance to share time with her family and practice Spanish, but also, she wanted Marina to appreciate her country in the most detailed way,  the same way she did when she was little. “Nadie ama lo que no conoce” (Nobody loves what they don't know) has always been her line of belief.  

Together they traveled multiple drives from the hot coast up to the high, cold Andes mountains, deep in the humid Jungle, and the enchanted Galapagos islands. Every trip was an eye-opening adventure filled with adrenaline, wonder, discoveries, and lessons to learn. 

Now, Rina and Marina created Ecuafriendly, a small business that offers exquisite products designed by them. The designs are inspired by nature’s beauty, they use glass beads, and they work with native artisans from small towns in Ecuador. Their main goal is offering life-changing opportunities to empower woman while promoting education and the preservation of the natural world with the help of the lucky ones who acquire their special and unique pieces of jewelry.