Empower students: Bilingual education in Colombia

Activity Report 2024: Empowering Bilingual Leaders to Transform Education in Colombia

Thanks to the generous support of GlobalGiving donors, Enseña por Colombia has made significant strides in empowering bilingual leaders to bring transformative education to some of the most vulnerable regions of Colombia. In 2024, our organization deployed 29 bilingual "Ecos" across the country. These remarkable leaders worked in early childhood education, primary, secondary, and high school settings, reaching a total of 5,243 students—2,668 girls and 2,575 boys.

Our Ecos are actively teaching in diverse regions, including Barranquilla, Cali, Malambo, Carepa, Chigorodó, Santuario, Bogotá, Barrancabermeja, Medellín, Necoclí, Dibulla, Tumaco, and Cartagena. Through their efforts, students in these communities are gaining access to quality bilingual education, equipping them with the tools to connect with the global community, enhance their critical thinking skills, and improve their future employability.

International donations through GlobalGiving are vital in helping us break the cycle of poverty. These contributions have enabled us to train and support 29 bilingual professionals in 2024, 18 of whom are now fully prepared to teach English for the next two years. They will continue receiving specialized training and English lessons to enhance their pedagogical and linguistic skills, ensuring sustainable growth in students’ academic performance.

Key achievements in 2024

• Training and Deployment: During our training institute, 29 bilingual leaders completed rigorous preparation, with 18 now actively teaching in classrooms across the country.
• Student Impact: Over 5,000 students directly benefited from bilingual education programs.
• Enhanced Learning Outcomes: Significant improvements in students' academic performance and English proficiency compared to previous years.

Looking ahead to 2025

In 2025, Enseña por Colombia will launch a new cohort of exceptional leaders through the LIDERA Institute. This comprehensive, four-month training program equips participants with pedagogical knowledge, leadership skills, and a mindset for driving change. Participants are carefully selected for their passion for education, leadership potential, and commitment to equity and equality. The program also includes a two-year mentorship component, providing ongoing guidance as these leaders implement innovative solutions in classrooms and communities.

These accomplishments were made possible by the collaboration of over 40 donors and the unwavering support of GlobalGiving. For us, maintaining visibility on this platform is crucial to expanding our reach and continuing to transform the lives of students across Colombia. Each student reached represents an opportunity to break barriers, open doors to a brighter future, and contribute to building a more equitable nation.

In 2025, we will continue working together to improve bilingual education in Colombia. With your support, we can bring quality education to the places that need it most. Every contribution counts toward making this dream a reality!

Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we are empowering future generations and fostering lasting change.