The heartbreaking reality of babies in Cartagena

Seeds of hope: transforming the future of babies in Cartagena

From the moment they are born, babies in Cartagena face a harsh reality that we cannot ignore. Inequality and the lack of opportunities for their adolescent mothers perpetuate a cycle of poverty and exclusion that limits their future. In Colombia, 15% of all births are to minors, with Bolívar and Antioquia being among the most affected departments. This situation impacts not only the mothers but also the well-being and development of their children.

Aware of this issue, in 2011 we created the Child Development Center (CIDI), a space dedicated to ensuring the growth and well-being of babies aged 3 to 24 months, children of our beneficiaries. At CIDI, we promote their development in all key areas: perceptual, linguistic, physical, mental, emotional, and social, providing them with safe and stimulating environments for learning and transformation.

Each year, we support the development of our beneficiaries' children, promoting conscious motherhood that positively impacts child well-being. In 2024, we served 240 babies aged 6 to 24 months, with 120 children per semester and an average of 50 children daily. Thanks to this support, 100% of the children achieved independent walking, improved their communication and social skills, and showed progress in cognitive processes such as attention, perception, and memory.

The impact of CIDI also extends to the mothers, who can continue their education and develop a professional career. Additionally, they participate in workshops on child health, positive parenting, and children's rights.

This continuous progress and improvement are possible thanks to the unwavering support of our donors and strategic partners, who firmly believe in the importance of investing in childhood. Together, we have transformed pain into hope, resignifying lives, restoring dignity, and opening doors for the development of maximum potential.

With your support, we continue to build a better future for these children and their mothers!

Links:

• Juanfe fundation

In Cartagena, the reality for many babies is challenging from their first days of life. However, through the Comprehensive Child Development Center (CIDI), we are creating safe and stimulating environments to transform their futures.

We are serving 120 children who began their process at CIDI. With activities designed to develop motor, cognitive and socio-affective skills, 60% of the children made progress in basic thinking processes such as attention, perception and memory, while 50% strengthened their motor development.

Thanks to the dedication of our team and the support of our allies, we have managed to ensure that each baby receives the care they need to adapt to new environments and routines. This process not only benefits the children, but also provides peace of mind to their teenage mothers, who can continue their education knowing that their children are well cared for.

Our impact does not end here. In Medellín, in partnership with the city's Children's Development Centers, 71% of children participate in comprehensive development spaces. This is one more step towards breaking cycles of poverty and creating a future full of opportunities for our mothers and their children.

This progress is possible thanks to the constant support of our donors and allies, who believe in the importance of investing in early childhood. Together, we are transforming lives and building a more equitable and hopeful future. Thank you for being part of this change!

Links:

• Juanfe Foundation