Gizeth grew up in La Sierra Nevada, a space where she felt she could be free, surrounded by nature. She is passionate about raising environmental awareness and helping others, and is grateful to her community for always protecting her home’s biodiversity.
After joining our ‘Education, Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship’ project, she decided that she would like to become a psychologist, driven by her passion to help others and give back to her community. The experience she gained during the project helped her develop research and communication skills that she believes will help her succeed in her journey.
On Christmas Day 2023, we were able to announce that she had been selected by us and Fundación Universitaria Andina to pursue her psychology degree, with a full scholarship provided through our new scholarship programme.
She shared that it felt like the best Christmas gift of her life, adding that the support from the Children Change Colombia staff at the project has restored her self-confidence: “They have taught me to be resilient and responsible, and I thank them for believing in me every step of the way,” she says.
Update on Gizeth - 2025
Gizeth is starting third semester of Psychology at Fundación Universitaria del Area Adina. She has a excellent grades and is very happy with her studies.
She recently joined Children Change Colombia staff in our project “Preventing sexual and gender-based violence in Bogotá, Cartagena, Barranquilla, Santa Marta”. Her involvement has been transformative and empowering. Gizeth has participated in Excel training sessions provided by a CCC volunteer, which equipped her with essential technical skills that will open doors for her future. Additionally, in December she attended our workshop on “Nurturing Touch,” in Bogotá. Where she learned a method fostering parent-child communication and understanding through skin-to-skin contact with newborns and babies to prevent domestic violence and sexual abuse from earlier years.
One of the most memorable moments for Gizeth was her trip to Bogotá, an experience she will cherish forever. For her, this was a journey to a new city and her very first time flying on an airplane. The excitement and wonder of this milestone symbolizes the opportunities and new horizons that this project seeks to provide. She also went with all the CCC team to a day of integration in the Botanical Garden in Bogotá.
Through these experiences, Giseth is building confidence, gaining practical skills, and exploring opportunities that were previously out of reach. Her journey reflects the profound impact that youth scholarships and our initiatives have on transforming lives.
