Harnisha Uppal
Fundraising Intern
English
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 to Colombia increases the risk of economic exploitation of children and child labour – an already prevalent issue for many communities in Colombia.
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PazALaMochila
A backpack with tools and resources to guide children in Peace-building in Colombia PazA la Mochila is a pedagogical kit for teachers and local leaders to create education spaces with
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 to protect and safeguard youth.
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Safeguarding Children
Safeguarding Children Safeguarding is a means to promote the welfare of children and young people, and to protect them from any kind of harm or abuse. As an organisation working
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Colombia in the UK
Colombia in the UK According to the most recent census, there are nearly 37,000 Colombians living in the UK. As a UK-registered charity, we’re dedicated to supporting our community across the
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Marcela’s story
Marcela is 15 years old and lives with her mother, stepfather, brother, sister-in-law and nephew in Bogotá. The relationships in her household have often been problematic, and left her feeling like she’s wasting her time and that she’s useless. Since joining the project, she has learned how to be more tolerant and how to build healthier relationships with her family.
