By Brian Johnston | Project assistant
We have some great news to share: after 4 long months of fundraising via social networks and activities in Medellin, and thanks to so many generous donations, Help Colombia was able to head to the North Eastern desert of Bahia Hondita in the Guajira and put more than just a smile on the local community's faces!
With the help of 8 volunteers, 60 heavy duty bicycles were delivered and donated so that the local children can reduce the 2-4 hour walk from home to school and back each day. They will also be able to use the bikes for transport of water and other basic necessities that consumed a lot of time under the blazing heat. This also gives them more time to earn a quality education, and to help further with that, their school was donated 10 tablets, and Help Colombia will be providing ongoing support for maintenance of these donations.
In addition to the bikes and tablets, 100 families received a donation of groceries with a nutritional balance, and the children received uniforms, backpacks and snacks during the bicycle ceremony too.
This project was an amazing experience for all involved, and it doesn't stop here: the Help Colombia foundation has now been approved on the GlobalGiving platform, so if you'd like to continue supporting their inspiring work and/or get in contact with them directly, I've included links below to their GlobalGiving page and the foundation's website. You'll find all types of activities there benefitting vulnerable communities in Medellín and beyond, as they work to build a more equitable and sustainable future for youth and adults who are often left behind.
Thanks again for your generous support!
Brian, on behalf of the Help Colombia team
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