By Felipe Orjuela | Operation and Partnerships director
As of May 2026, Fundación Tiempo de Juego has continued its regular activities in soccer, basketball, athletics, music, and technology, strengthening not only the technical skills of children and youth in Soacha and Santa Marta, but also creating safe spaces where they can develop their socio-emotional skills. Through these free programs, held twice a week, we are regularly reaching more than 600 children and young people.
During the first months of the year, we also hosted several special events. At our regional center in Santa Marta, we organized a soccer tournament supported by the Margarita Replay Program. The grand final took place on May 2, 2026, and the winning team earned the opportunity to attend the Colombia vs Uzbekistan FIFA World Cup Match in Mexico during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
In Soacha, we are making a long-held dream come true: the construction of our regional headquarters began in April. This new complex will include bleachers, administrative offices, a production lab, our own bakery, and a gym, spaces designed to strengthen both our operations and our community impact.
This milestone is part of our 20th anniversary, a moment in which we are not only celebrating the power of play, but also honoring the strength of community engagement and the journey we have built alongside the community over the past two decades.
Thank you for being part of this dream.
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