1. Play, Smile, Dream
Photographs: Jonatan Bermúdez @filmakero
Location
Villa Yolima, Riohacha La Guajira
Partners
Aldeas Infantiles SOS Colombia
Objectives
Promote the protection and well-being of children affected by the Venezuelan migration crisis through the creation of a recreational space.
Activities
Construction of a playground and soccer field.
Provision of materials and equipment for 15 child friendly spaces, 8 educational spaces for emergencies and a playroom.
Results
The children have a playground and a soccer field to use their free time in a safe and healthy space.
The community child friendly spaces, education in emergency spaces, as well as the temporary foster care facility are equipped with materials and toys required to provide quality care.
BENEFICIARIES
1.100 children
100 youth
2. Sustainable Punta Arena
Location
Punta Arena, Island of Tierra Bomba, Cartagena - Bolívar
Partners
Fundación Bahía y Ecosistemas de Colombia
Objetivos
Strengthen local organizations in Punta Arena in order for them to become promoters of territorial conservation and community environmental health.
Activities
Implementation of training sessions for local organizations and businesses on environmental health and land conservation.
Development of an environmental action plan for the recovery of the water body "la salina" and to improve community environmental health.
Implementation of an environmental and artistic awareness strategy.
Development of 8 cleaning brigades with the community, strategic allies and volunteers.
Installation of 4 recycling stations to improve waste management and increase the amount of waste recycled.
Results
227 people were trained in environmental education, including members of the Community Council, recyclers, Environmental Guard, volunteers, restaurants, hotels, eco-guides and motorcycle taxi drivers.
1268.25 kg of waste was collected through the different brigades and events.
1 environmental action plan was developed.
4 murals were developed with recyclable material.
The project promoted the development of 24 partnerships with local and national businesses and organizations.
BENEFICIARIES
1,100 people from the community of Punta Arena
3. Rural Community-Based Tourism in Chocó
Location
Tribugá, Municipality of Nuquí - Chocó
Partners
Fundación MarViva
Objectives
Improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of Tribugá, through rural community tourism and participatory governance.
Activities
Creation of Lobos de Manglar Association
Creation of communication strategies
Construction of a tourist center
Creation of tourist circuits to offer clients
Implementation of a sustainable financial strategy
Results
Articles of incorporation and logo of the association were created
Communications: 1,000 flyers, radial and audivisual promotional material, web page, photographic material and billboards
Built a 49m2 tourist center
Created a tourist circuit in Kayaks. 6 kayaks, 12 lifevests and radios were acquired for its implementation.
10 families increased 53% their income
First aid training
Implementation of a sustainable financial strategy
4. Stand Up Providence
Location
Old Providence and Ketlina Islands
Partners
Antioquia Presente, Give to Colombia
Objetives
Reparation and provision of equipment to native inns (posadas nativas) and bars/restaurants, to restore the living conditions of the community, after the impact caused by hurricane Iota in Old Providence and Ketlina islands.
Activities
Reparation of 2 native inns
Provision of refrigerators, air conditioners, household linens, bedroom sets, household appliances and kitchen kits to 7 native inns.
Provision of equipment and beautification of 4 bars/restaurants.
Results
The reparation of the native inns improved the living conditions of the participants, providing them with safe and dignified spaces in their homes.
Additionally, it strengthened the economic and social fabric of the families since the native inns are homes but also traditional tourist accommodations - an important source of income.
Similarly, the provision of equipment and embellishment of the bars/restaurants promoted the economic reactivation and income generation of families involved in the gastronomy sector.
