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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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Gizeth Garcia

Programme Assistant

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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

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Sira Stoehramnn

Programmes Coordinator

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Kevin Staaden Garavito

Psychologist

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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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Children Change Colombia is dedicated to supporting the community of Colombians in the UK

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 attends our project to prevent sexual violence

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.

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Sandra attends our project to combat sexual violence and exploitation

Sandra’s story

After running away from home at 11 years old and getting involved in taking and dealing drugs, Sandra felt hopeless and turned to sex work to support her 2 children. With the support of our livelihood project for sexual workers in Bogotá, she has been able to leave sex work and has begun studying to be able to provide a better future for herself and her kids.

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