Wellbeing for 550 children & families in Colombia

These months have been very special for us, as we celebrated 34 years of accompanying children, young people, and their families on their journey of growth, learning, and creating their life plans.

For more than three decades, we have witnessed thousands of inspiring stories of overcoming economic and social barriers:

• More than 7,000 children and young people have benefited from our training programs.
• More than 32,500 people have benefited indirectly.
• More than 28,398 training workshops have been held at our three locations.
• We have reduced school dropout rates in our territories by 80%.
• We have maintained our nutritional support for children and young people on an annual basis.
• Our purpose has been and will continue to be the same: to create real opportunities for every child and young person to discover their potential, strengthen their skills, and build a purposeful life project.

Thank you to every person, ally, and family who has believed in this mission. You make it possible for us to continue growing, dreaming, and transforming lives.

Activities of the month:

In Usaquén, children participated in a workshop on love, a space to learn to recognize and express this value in everyday life, bringing the knowledge learned to the people who live in the neighborhood. In addition, together with the Universidad del Bosque, we held an oral health day where dental assessments were carried out and recommendations for oral care and hygiene were given to parents and caregivers, thus strengthening self-care habits in the family.

In Ciudad Bolívar, adolescents participated in a healthy cooking workshop, preparing nutritious tacos and learning that eating well is also a way of loving oneself. While cooking, they developed skills such as patience, cooperation, and communication, demonstrating that every experience can be an opportunity for growth. To end the month with energy, we gave the children and their families glasses that will allow them to see better.

In Soacha, the month ended with raising awareness among parents and caregivers about the importance of transmitting values and norms at home, reminding them that children learn mainly through example. We reflected on how adults' verbal and nonverbal communication directly influences the attitudes and ways of relating of children and young people, thus strengthening more conscious, respectful, and loving families.

Turning 34 is an opportunity to look back with gratitude and forward with hope.

We remain steadfast in our commitment to provide every child and young person with the tools to build a future with purpose.

Because when you work with love, every year counts, every story inspires, and every dream becomes possible.

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