Since early 2025, the Catatumbo region in northeastern Colombia has been the epicenter of an escalating armed conflict, resulting in mass displacement, widespread confinement, and growing humanitarian needs. Over 91,000 people have been affected, including thousands of children cut off from food, clean water, education, and safety. In response, Children Change Colombia (CCC), has launched 3 projects since February 2025 to provide child safe spaces, educational kits and food and toiletries kits.
Tibu, located in the Norte de Santander department of Colombia, lies in the heart of the Catatumbo region - an area long marked by violence and instability. Its strategic position along the border with Venezuela and its vast coca plantations have made it a focal point for illegal armed groups and drug trafficking networks. . Civilians often find themselves trapped between armed groups, forced to comply with their rules or face violent reprisals, making Tibu one of the most critical hotspots.
Children Change Colombia (CCC) and the Catholic diocese in Tibu will be able to support the most at need communities with food and toiletry supplies. Due to mobility restrictions and the difficult security situation, voucher schemes are not viable in this area at the moment. The approach is to buy supplies in bulk, transport them to Tibu where the aid kits are organised and delivered to families. The Church is seen as a neutral and trusted actor thanks to its long-standing presence.
Families are prioritised with the support of the city's community action boards and local community leaders, who share their community's requests and coordinate the delivery to the different groups according to priority and available resources, using lists of families and their members. This project aims to support 20 conflict-affected families (approx 80 people), expanding our current impact in the region, and providing essential needs to families and children in this area.
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