Hugo is biking 3,794 miles coast to coast across the United States to raise funds for at-risk youth in Cali, Colombia. Every mile helps Fundacion Ser Para Ser provide four years of mentorship, psychological support, and safe transportation to more than 110 young people - known as Valientes - breaking the cycle of poverty.
The Aguablanca District in eastern Cali faces profound social challenges driven by extreme poverty, overcrowding, and a history of forced displacement and armed conflict. Many young people live in overcrowded homes marked by family abuse, limited access to education, and few safe spaces. Adolescents between 14 and 19 years old struggle with substance use, teenage pregnancy, recruitment into violent groups, and deep cycles of poverty and exclusion that limit their dreams and opportunities. This i
Fundacion Ser Para Ser's Soroca Program offers a model that invites youth living in these challenging conditions to commit to a four-year process of growth and transformation, guided by our own Metodologia Valiente. Through experiential learning and continuous guidance, participants build their purpose, strengthen self-awareness, self-empowerment, and emotional resilience. Families receive educational support to improve communication and care. This approach allows youth to finish school, avoid r
Over the coming years, Fundacion Ser Para Ser's Soroca Program will empower over 300 youth and their families affected by poverty and armed conflict to build meaningful, self-sustaining lives. Over time, participants will become community leaders who model resilience, empathy, and peacebuilding. Our vision is for Ser Para Ser to graduate 100 young people each year, creating an indirect impact on more than 5,000 people through their families, peers, and community initiatives that strengthen socia
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