Empower 40 Colombian kids in extreme poverty

The security problem in Colombia is still far from being resolved, despite the agreements that the government has made with part of the guerrillas, and the neighborhoods where the children who frequent the center live are extremely dangerous. Crime is the main risk for the many children who, despite having parents, are forced to spend entire days on the street in the absence of care and protection. Their loneliness destines them to be defenseless victims of violence, sexual abuse, exploitation or prostitution, denying them the right to go to school and to grow up in a peaceful environment.

The Hogar San Jeronimo center therefore wants to be a place of protection, where you can feel safe, appreciated and recognized. The pedagogical and educational activities really want to help these children overcome the trauma suffered and rediscover tranquility and peace, essential elements to be able to grow.
The smiles and games were certainly not missing at the party that the educators organized for all the little guests: it was a beautiful day and, thanks to technology, even Aleimar managers managed to connect Skype with the center and wish everyone children a happy and peaceful Christmas!
Reigniting hope in the eyes of these children is our big goal and, only thanks to your help, we could win this game together!

Our educators, Luis and Myriam, Father Johnka and Father Ariel, have been working together and achieving great results. They are in close contact with each of the families supported and are thus able to give us timely and accurate updates.

In fact, the Hogar San Jerónimo is trying to assist, accommodate and recover 40 of the poorest children in the city of Tunja, who are at physical or moral risk.

Thanks to some generous donations, we could purchase computers and projectors, as well as fund two child adoptions.

One of the kids helped is Alma, who has been placed with an adoptive family. Her mother left and his father lives alone with three other daughters, all minors and already pregnant.

We could meet Alma and give her some gifts Mario – her Italian uncle – had delivered to us. She looked happy and beautiful, and we are all very positive about her future!

While this lovely girl has just started a new and bright journey, a lot more are living in a difficult and risky situation. We really need your help and generosity to support as many kids as possible.

Believe in this project with us. You can make the difference for them, with just a small amount.

Only a donation per person is possible, so it would be great if you could engage your friends, relatives and colleagues. Please tell them who we are, what we do and help us spread this call. You’ll make the difference in these families’ lives!

Links:

• Project Hogar San Jeronimo