Primed Community was founded in 2016 in Medellín’s Comuna 13 to offer language learning and life-skills programs to people facing vulnerability. Through English and Spanish classes, immersive volunteer experiences and community storytelling projects, it creates pathways for personal growth and...

The Dame la Mano Foundation has been serving the community of Comuna 13 in Medellín for over 40 years. Founded in response to the violence, displacement, and deep poverty that have long affected this neighborhood, the foundation began with a...

Cocina de Kima was founded with a simple but urgent mission: to ensure that no one in Medellín goes to bed hungry. What began as a grassroots response to the visible suffering of children and families in extreme poverty has...

Everyday Homeless began as a visual journalism project, documenting the daily struggles of people living on the streets of Medellín. What started as an effort to raise awareness quickly grew into a movement of compassion and action. The team realized...

Sueños y Huellas was founded over 30 years ago with the vision of transforming the lives of families living in the inquilinatos of Medellín—crowded, temporary housing that often reflects deep poverty and social exclusion. From its earliest days, the organization...

Proyecto Florecer began with the belief that community kitchens could do more than provide meals—they could serve as spaces for dignity, inclusion, and connection. Founded in Medellín, the project started by addressing the immediate needs of vulnerable families, offering food...

The Comuna Project was founded in 2016 in Medellín’s Comuna 13, an area long affected by violence, poverty, and social exclusion. The initiative was born out of a desire to create opportunities where they were most needed, with a focus...

Empower the Barrios was founded with a clear purpose: to deliver aid to the communities of Medellín most affected by poverty and inequality. What began as a grassroots initiative quickly developed into an organized effort grounded in efficiency and transparency,...

Help Colombia was established with the belief that every person, regardless of race, gender, religion, or economic status, deserves equal access to opportunity. The organization began as a response to the stark inequalities that continue to affect communities across Colombia,...

Jardín de Amor began in 2002 as a small community dining room serving daily meals to around 200 vulnerable children. In 2003 it became a transit home and by 2005 it had grown into a full internado with capacity for...

Fundación Caminos was born out of the desire to provide opportunities for children in Medellín affected by poverty, neglect, and violence. From its earliest days, the foundation focused on creating safe spaces where children could grow beyond the limitations of...

Casa de la Chinca was founded in 1961 with a clear mission: to protect and empower girls and young women at risk of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Created as a safe refuge in Medellín, the foundation sought to provide more...

Corporación Sembrando Paz y Esperanza was founded six years ago with the vision of bringing hope and stability to displaced communities in Medellín. Many of the families it serves have faced violence, forced displacement, and poverty, leaving children especially vulnerable...

Every day, 350 children receive lunch, English lessons, and psychological support in Colombia’s largest informal settlement...

Vía Cocina was created to respond to the urgent need for skills and opportunities among marginalized communities in Medellín. The idea began with a simple but powerful vision: to use food and entrepreneurship as tools for social transformation. From the...

Corporación María Rosa Mística Esperanza was created to respond to the urgent needs of vulnerable cancer patients in Medellín and across Colombia. Many of these patients, often children and families from rural areas, arrive in the city with limited resources...

Aguapaneleros de la Noche was founded in 1998 in Medellín to bring dignity and hope to those living on the streets. Each week, volunteers provide hot aguapanela, bread, and companionship to over 850 homeless individuals. Beyond food, the foundation offers...

AFL Colombia began as a casual kick-about in a local park between a few Australian expatriates living in Colombia. What started as an informal gathering quickly grew into a cultural bridge, bringing together Colombians and Australians through a shared love...