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Read our blog to find out more about key issues impacting children and young people in Colombia and how we are combatting them.
Corpus Et Anima: Comprehensive Sexuality Education training facilitated by Poderosas
This training reminds us that educating in sexuality is educating in dignity. And it reaffirms that, to accompany processes of social transformation, we must first allow ourselves to move the body, question language, and examine our own assumptions. Only then ...
Resistance through the Arts: How Young Leaders Are Transforming the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence in Colombia
At its core, the campaign seeks to mitigate sexual violence and GBV through artistic expression. Rather than relying on externally imposed narratives, the process centers Colombia’s youth as creators, strategists, and messengers
When AI Crosses the Line: How Artificial Images Undermine Real Impact
In this article, we explore the fast-growing use of AI-generated imagery in the aid and development sector. While these visuals can be striking, they also come with serious ethical risks, especially when they drift into the realm of “poverty porn,” ...
When Home Isn’t Safe: The Harsh Reality of Childhood on Colombia’s Coast
A warm breeze drifts through the barred window. Outside, a dusty dirt road leads down to the water, where small blue-and-white fishing boats bob gently as Caribbean waves lap the shore. Somewhere nearby, a cumbia beat plays from a radio ...
Bringing Hope to Children in Catatumbo Amidst Crisis
Many of the children in Catatumbo have been forced to leave everything behind with their families, fleeing violence in search of safety. For them, school often becomes a distant dream rather than a daily reality.
Music for Peace: Gender violence and raising the visibility of women in percussion
This is an artistic and academic event organized by Universidad Reformada, which gives an academic, social and cultural space for the interchange of dialogue and artistic experiences. In 2025, the focus was on the topic of gender violence and raising ...
Colombia 2025: Forced Recruitment on the Rise
While recognition of past crimes is essential, they must also translate into action now to stop this terrible practice from continuing. Reports of children taking part in and affected by violence across Colombia continue to rise, meaning our work has ...
Colombian Pride in the Diaspora: Celebrating Identity and Independence in London
Every July 20th, Colombians around the world come together to celebrate their nation's independence, a moment not just of historical significance, but of cultural pride and community.
Nurturing Touch: Connection through contact with Colombia’s children
Across Colombia, Children Change Colombia and Blossom & Berry are collaborating to train local leaders in nurturing touch techniques, giving them the necessary skills and qualifications to become facilitators and to lead workshops that allow parents and caregivers to build ...
Bringing Colombia to London: A colourful celebration of identity, community, and joy
Designed to celebrate and strengthen cultural identity, ‘Colombia Colores' offers a joyful and immersive experience where children explore Colombian heritage through singing, storytelling, traditional music, dance, and play.
Community as a Superpower: Supporting Venezuelan Refugees in Colombia
In times of crisis, the importance of community becomes especially clear, particularly for children. Displacement, instability, and hardship can leave young people vulnerable, uprooted from familiar environments, and cut off from essential support systems.
Latinos in London: building visibility through cultural connection
No community should feel “invisible” in a city that prides itself on its diversity and multiculturalism. Yet despite a long history in London and a sizeable and growing population, that is how many Latinos have described themselves.
From Rural Minca to the Streets of Bogotá: The Hardship and Hopes of Colombia’s Youth
Child poverty in Colombia wears many faces. From the remote Sierra Nevada mountains to the depths of the Amazonian rainforest, and to the gritty streets of Bogotá.
Music For Peace: Carolina, Chair of the Board, visits the project in Barranquilla
Carolina, President of the Board of Directors of Children Change Colombia, visits the 'Music for Peace' project in Barranquilla. She shares her experience and the excitement she felt being with the youth and learning more about the project.
Catatumbo Emergency: What is happening?
Families are being forced to flee their homes as violence escalates, leaving thousands without food, water, or safety. Karina and her four children had to escape in search of refuge—just one of many families facing unimaginable hardship.
CCC invited to the UN in Geneva to meet with the Committee on the Rights of the Child
At the beginning of February, Children Change Colombia was invited by the Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) to participate in the pre-sessional working group of Colombia in Geneva. Our Executive Director Angela Carreño attended the session and ...
Call for Change: Reflections on Peace and Conflict in Colombia
The panel provided an insightful conversation on the challenges and opportunities for peace in Colombia, featuring experts in the field. Academics and field workers presented findings from their research and […]
Protecting Colombia’s Children: The Fight Against Forced Recruitment and Sexual Exploitation
This article highlights the critical work being done to protect Colombia’s children, while shedding light on the ongoing challenges they face. Ending these abuses requires sustained efforts from communities, organisations, and institutions alike to create lasting change and ensure that ...
Child Exploitation and Trauma Amid the Venezuelan Exodus to Colombia
Venezuelans have been escaping the economic hardship and political repression, with Colombia being the primary destination for these migrants. As of January 2024, Colombia is hosting 2.9 million Venezuelan refugees and migrants. The crisis and influx of migrants from Venezuela ...
Forced Recruitment of Children and Adolescents in Colombia: Realities and Hopes
Despite the signing of the Final Agreement for the Termination of the Conflict on 24 November 2016, the forced recruitment of children and youth remains a troubling reality in some areas of Colombia. This is why we are working tirelesly ...
Celebrating the talent and dedication of remarkable Colombians in the UK
At the beginning of June, we hosted the first edition of the Colombian Changemakers Awards to honour the diverse talent and dedication of remarkable Colombians in the UK.
The Dark Side of the Tourism Boom in Medellín: Commercial Exploitation of Children
Medellín, a city once characterised by brutal conflict, has recently emerged as a top destination for international tourists. However, a darker trend has since begun to arise.
The Nominees: ‘Colombian Changemakers Awards 2024’
We're hosting a gala event to recognise the diverse achievements of Colombians in the UK. Get to know the nominees for our awards!
Building Peace Through Nature
In collaboration with Misión Gaia, we seek to build peacebuilding frameworks through the pursuit of environmental conservation in La Sierra Nevada.
Our Executive Director wins a ‘Women Changing the World’ award
Ángela Carreño, our Executive Director, has been announced as the winner of People’s Choice Women Changing the Non-Profit World category at the 2024 Women Changing the World Awards!
Nurturing Hope: The Importance of Touch for Child Development
Sandy is a childhood development specialist and the Director of the Spanish speaking branch of Blossom and Berry. Her passion for baby massage and methods of implementing nurturing touch has inspired her to launch a fundraising campaign to help us ...
A Successful End to the First Cycle of ‘Colombia Colores’
As January draws to a close, so does the first cycle of our recently launched project ‘Colombia Colores’. Find out what the children learned during the Autumn Cycle and sign up for the Spring Cycle starting February 24th, 2024.
Celebrating Little Candles Day in Colombia
The Day of the Little Candles, is celebrated every year on the 7th of December. Learn more about how Colombians celebrate the holiday here!
Scoring Goals for Change: How football teaches values in Colombian communities
Our partner organisation, ACADESAN, has harnessed the power of football to keep children and young people away from armed groups and illegal activities.
Our first London-based project: ‘Colombia Colores’
Colombia Colores is our first project in London, aimed at the children of the Colombian diaspora. The workshops teaches about the richness of Colombian culture through music, art and dance.
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Read about our new scholarship programme, the new shelter we are building in Chocó, a new project fighting against sexual exploitation, as well as our upcoming events and fundraising champions!
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