Building a self-sustainable food supply for the community of Marquetalia

Join us in our mission to support education of low-income rural children in Colombia

 

 

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In 2007, Denis Heilporn, a Belgian citizen, started social work in the area by providing daily meals to children. Sadly, Denis Heilporn passed away in 2009 and Javier Palacio initiated the foundation in his honor, following the request of his mother Andrée Heilporn Marissal. His initiative has grown over the years and today we employ local staff as well as provide the necessary facilities in order to create a perspective for the ones in need. We aim to keep administrative cost to an absolute minimum, donations go directly to the local community of Marquetalia. Javier runs the foundation ad honorem and all efforts in connection with the foundation are fully voluntary. With the generous support of donors we are able to give them access to educational books, toys and basic healthcare. 

 

Kids from 0 to 5

NURSERY

Children between 0 and 5 years can play in the foundation’s nursery.

Kids from 5 to 9

TOY LIBRARY

Daily activities for children, using games and toys to stimulate physical and mental development as well as social interaction.

TUTORING

We provide daily homework support for children with difficulties.

Kids from 9 to 20

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Covers all primary and secondary school subjects, with personalised attention and the aim of reintegrating kids into school, improving their self-esteem, developing the skills of their educational cycles, so that they can complete their studies.

READING SPACE

There is a reading space and books are provided

COMPUTER ROOM

Due to the considerable distance to the nearest university, we facilitate distance learning and to teach essential IT skills, including Word, Excel, and basic coding.

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