The Medellín Children's Foundation
Helping Underserved Children in Colombia Thrive
Every Child Deserves Safety, Education, and Hope
We believe that every child has a right to the nutrition, education, health care and safety that they need to thrive in their communities
What Children in Colombia Face
Millions of children in Colombia grow up without access to basic nutrition, safe environments, and quality education. Many live in poverty, fall behind in school, or are exposed to violence, displacement, sexual abuse, and instability. Our mission is to support community programs that protect and empower these children.
The Harsh Reality
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52% of children in Colombia live in poverty - UNICEF, 2024
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Nearly 6 in 10 children cannot read a simple text by age 10 - WorldBank, 2021
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Over 110 cases of sexual violence against children are reported everyday, with many more going unreported - Safeguarding Childhood, 2019
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Children in high-risk neighborhoods are frequently targeted by gangs for recruitment and sex trafficking - U.S. Department of Labor, 2024
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More than 1.74 Million children and adolescents remain internally displaced - Unidad de Víctimas, 2024
Our Mission
Helping underserved children in Colombia is our mission. We believe that every child has a right to the nutrition, education, health care and safety that they need to thrive in their communities. Too many childhoods are cut short because children don’t receive the care they deserve. This is especially true in the poorest parts of the world. Most of the children we serve do not receive regular meals, struggle to read and write, can’t afford medical care or have been exposed to crime and violence at an early age. We’re here to change that.
Our Impact
Since we started in 2022, we've provided:
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100,000+ nutritious meals to children in need.
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227+ English classes.
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68 private school scholarships for children aged 6-13 in Siloe, Cali.
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154 children enrolled in sports and leadership development programs.
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7 community libraries built and staffed in rural communities.
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Housing and psychological therapy for 31 orphans in Copacabana.
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26 months of rent, food, and operational costs for our soup kitchen projects in Medellín.
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Salaries for the 5 local women that prepare and serve meals to children in Medellín.
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100+ children enrolled in STEM training and exposure programs.