Prevent child abuse in rural areas of Colombia

Many of our children try to heal deep traumas on an empty stomach, carrying the weight of emotional pain as well as the malnutrition, poverty, and lack of food they experience at home.

Some arrive at therapy with tired eyes, unable to concentrate, or they fall asleep during sessions. There are days when the silence isn't shyness, but HUNGER.

Sometimes, with limited resources, we offer them a snack, juice and a cookie, sometimes a piece of fruit. For some, that's their only food of the day, and although we give it with love, we know it's not enough. We understood that we needed to go beyond therapy. That protection and healing also require a hot, nutritious meal every day.

That feeding is also healing; each portion of food is an act of love and rebuilding. That's why we're dreaming of creating our Community Dining Hall for Children, where they will receive balanced meals daily, so their bodies and brains can learn, regulate themselves, and heal. A place where they will feel cared for, protected, and supported with nutrition, science, safety, and hope.

When a child eats well, their body and mind are strengthened, as is their ability to think, remember, learn, and regulate their emotions. Good nutrition in childhood transforms an entire life. A child who eats well has more energy to play, to learn, to rebuild their confidence, and that energy translates into better academic skills, self-esteem, more confident decisions, and real opportunities. It helps them become an adult with fulfilled dreams, breaking cycles of violence and poverty.

HELP US WITH A DONATION THIS CHRISTMAS, so that in 2026, we can make our dream of feeding 100 vulnerable children daily a reality.