Empower the Barrios are passionate about efficiency and transparency when delivering aid to the areas of Medellín most affected by poverty. Through their streamlined system of community leaders, local foundations, wholesalers, private businesses and government forces, they are able to maximise the impact of donations, providing vital meals, financial relief

Our goal is simple: eradicate poverty and bring about gender equality through female economic empowerment. We empower women in North & South America through the three E's: education, economic independence, and community enrichment.Every woman contributes to society in her own way - that's why this is a movement for working women,

Fundación Conciencia works in the invasion zone of Nueva Jerusalén, taking care of the nutritional and educational needs of over 350 children every day. They provide food, clean water, and education (such as English classes, and teaching young women about consent and bodily autonomy).

Corporación Sembrando Paz y Esperanza have dedicated the last 6 years to the construction of a kitchen, education room and sports field for the children in Commune 13, one of the most impoverished areas of Medellín. Here they hope to restore a sense of integrity, respect and hope to the

The Comuna Project, founded in 2016 in Comuna 13 focuses on enhancing living conditions for residents and improving outcomes for future generations. They focus on education and psychological support, with their social innovation lab dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that positively impact the lives of individuals and communities in Medellín.

Help Colombia believes that everyone in Colombia, regardless of race, gender, religious affiliation, or economic status, deserves the opportunity to feel healthy, educated, and safe. They provide food supplies for the hungry and homeless, create sustainable community kitchens, repair dwellings, improve local sanitary conditions, and create educational and skill-based programs

Fundacion Caminos focuses on improving the lives of children affected by poverty, abuse, neglect, harrassment and addiction by drawing on their love of soccer to steer them away from a life of crime, poverty and marginalisation. The foundation offers the children a range of educational, sports, recreational and cultural activities,

Vía Cocina is a social transformation project impacting communities by providing life and business skills within a practical training centre. Founder and chef Brian Johnson trains low income Colombians and Venezuelans to convert local produce into distinct yet affordable dishes, as well as providing personalized mentoring and training in business

At Cocina De Kima, our mission is to combat hunger and alleviate the suffering of vulnerable children and adults in Medellin, Colombia. We are dedicated to providing nourishing meals, support, and resources to those in need, ensuring that no one in our community has to go to bed hungry. Through

The María Rosa Mística Esperanza Corporation provides cancer treatment for vulnerable patients of all ages, who often have limited resources and support networks. The foundation aims to support them throughout their journey by providing medical care, spiritual solace, a sense of community and a welcoming place to reside for the

Proyector Florecer is a social enterprise that creates generational change by empowering communities to be self-sustainable by launching community kitchens and educational programs that promote life skills, event planning, hospitality management and entrepreneurship. Social inclusion of marginalised and at-risk Colombians and Venezuelans is also prioritised.

Welcome to the Medellin Children’s Foundation, an NGO in Colombia dedicated to transforming the lives of children in need. Our foundation focuses on providing essential support, education, and healthcare to empower the youth of Medellin. Through our programs, we aim to create a brighter future for these children, fostering hope

Let The Children Live sprung from one man’s experience of being cared for by the street children of Medellín in 1982. Since then, Fr Peter has dedicated his life to helping to support the Colombian people to take the initiative in caring for the most disadvantaged of their children. The

Casa de la Chinca is a Foundation committed to the protection, empowerment, and comprehensive training of girls and adolescents who have faced situations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment among others. They provide a safe home with opportunities for resignification of these painful events, personal and professional growth, and the

The Dame la Mano Foundation has dedicated 40 years of service to the community, intervening each year with over 1,200 children, youth, and their families in Comuna 13 of Medellín. We provide protection, education, job training, psychosocial support, and dignified housing, addressing critical issues such as abuse, drug use, violence,

Starting as a visual journalism project, the organisation has grown and evolved to try to meet the needs of vulnerable people living on the street, and dignifying them with some semblence of a “normal” life. They do this through food drops, educational programs, street theatre, and community research projects that

Sueños y Huellas concentrates predominantly on helping those living in the inqilinatos of Medellín to realise that their current environment does not have to determine their future, nor limit their potential. This is done through social projects that support them in personal and professional growth, empowering them to build futures

AFL Colombia is a non-profit entity that seeks to promote Australian culture and sports focused on the marginalized population of Colombia. What started as a casual kick-about in the local park between a handful of Australian Ex-pats soon grew into an opportunity to celebrate and unite the cultures of both