By Elisa Cappai | Junior Project Manager
Dear Donors,
With this final report, we would like to update you on the current situation in Colombia and the progress of our project.
The country continues to face significant challenges. Inflation remains high, with steadily rising prices, particularly for food, rent, and essential services – burdens that especially affect the poorest segments of the population. President Gustavo Petro's government faces pressure to effectively respond to security, inequality, and poverty, despite introducing some reformist measures. At the same time, the presidential elections scheduled for May 2026 are fueling a climate of growing political tension.
Furthermore, great uncertainty still surrounds the "Paz Total" project, the government initiative that aims to achieve internal peace through dialogue with the numerous armed groups still active in the country. According to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the humanitarian situation has worsened to its most serious in the last eight years: authorities and armed groups have shown less respect for humanitarian law, and civilians face increased risks due to armed conflict, explosive mines, displacement, and forced confinement.
In particular, in the northeastern regions bordering Venezuela, armed conflicts have caused dozens of victims, thousands of displaced people, and severe difficulties in accessing basic services such as healthcare, food, and protection. Added to these critical issues are the effects of natural events (floods, droughts, and landslides), which further exacerbate the vulnerability of the most isolated communities.
In this complex context, Aleimar has always stood by the children and adolescents of Tunja, supporting the Hogar San Jeronimo and ensuring they can grow up in a safe, protected, and welcoming environment.
Aleimar recently received a significant donation from a private donor, which will ensure the sustainability of the project for the coming years. For this reason, we have decided to continue our collaboration with our local partner, the Congregation of the Somaschi Fathers, through these funds, thus ensuring continuity of the scholastic support and the educational and recreational activities offered to the children hosted.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the donors who have supported the project over the years, helping to improve the lives of 40 children and adolescents in Colombia and strengthen their future independence.
We hope you will continue to support the children involved in our other active projects on GlobalGiving.
Thank you!
By Elisa Cappai | Junior Project Manager
By Elisa Cappai | Junior Project Manager
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