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Family Strengthening and Child Development Program in Colombia

Families with children under 3 are assisted in building a safe and nurturing environment for their children.

Family Strengthening and Child Development Program in Colombia

Families with children under 3 are assisted in building a safe and nurturing environment for their children.

A Conrad N. Hilton Foundation-funded program, developed on the basis of a collaboration with international universities, supports families in Colombia in their parenting journeys and fosters healthy development of children.

A Conrad N. Hilton Foundation-funded program, developed on the basis of a collaboration with international universities, supports families in Colombia in their parenting journeys and fosters healthy development of children.

What Drives Us: Creating Safe Environments for Early Childhood

In support of families, we strive to help them become stronger and respond to challenges healthier.

Support in Childcare

Fostering early childhood development to support responsive care.

Violence Prevention

Preventing violence through active training and the involvement of fathers (or secondary caregivers).

Community Adaptation

Making the program more relevant by engaging the community.

Support in Childcare

Fostering early childhood development to support responsive care.

Violence Prevention

Preventing violence through active training and the involvement of fathers (or secondary caregivers).

Community Adaptation

Making the program more relevant by engaging the community.

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About 1.8 million Venezuelans have migrated to Colombia.

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Despite numerous mental health challenges, migrants lack access to evidence-based services.

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Approximately 7 million Venezuelans have left the country in the past seven years; approximately 3 million have arrived in Colombia [51% women and 49% men].

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As of 2020, there have been 66,637 recorded live births among Venezuelan women. In 2017, 1,256 children were born to Venezuelan mothers.

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More than half of Venezuelans in Colombia lack legal status, making it difficult for them to access essential services, protection, and assistance.

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The mental health workforce in Colombia is limited, and services are difficult to access.

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In Colombia, 44.2% (7.753 million) of households are headed by women.

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In Colombia, 43% of the population is single, 28% is in a common-law union, and 10% is divorced. Almost half of Venezuelan migrant women are single, and only a quarter of them are married.

THEY HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM SINCE 2023

60

Families

108

Mothers, fathers and caregivers

65

Children under 3 years old

60

Families

108

Mothers, fathers and caregivers

65

Children under 3 years old

8 out of 10 Mothers, fathers and caregivers are Venezuelan

8 out of 10

Mothers, fathers and caregivers are Venezuelan

8 out of 10

Families have a second caregiver

8 out of 10 Families have a second caregiver

Life-Changing Results

Over 9,500 households are impacted by this collaborative program, which began as an academic research initiative in Rwanda in 2011. Working hand in hand with the community, it was adapted to meet the local needs of Colombian families in 2023.

Life-Changing Results

Over 9,500 households are impacted by this collaborative program, which began as an academic research initiative in Rwanda in 2011. Working hand in hand with the community, it was adapted to meet the local needs of Colombian families in 2023.

TESTIMONIALS

“This program was special because, besides teaching me how to be a first-time mom, it mainly taught me how to raise my child in positive ways.”

— Mother of a 7-month-old baby

“What I would highlight about my Community Agent’s role throughout the program is her patience, love, passion, and dedication toward me, my family, and especially my baby. She is someone truly committed to what she does, and she does it with love.”

— Mother of a 7-month-old baby

“One of the things I liked the most was how much emphasis was given to being a united family, doing things together, and working together. That really stood out to me about the program.”

— Father of a 2-year-old girl

“The role of the Community Agents was excellent. It was very special—beyond the program itself, it was something personal that my family could count on. They advised me, supported me with such kindness, and gave more attention to the children at home.”

— Mother of a 2-year-old girl

Allies

Caminando con Amor promotes family strengthening and early childhood development in Colombia. Building safe and loving environments, supporting holistic health, and fostering community well-being are all part of our work. Join us on our journey toward a future filled with love and hope!

Contact

caminandoconamor.co@gmail.com

Caminando con Amor promotes family strengthening and early childhood development in Colombia. Building safe and loving environments, supporting holistic health, and fostering community well-being are all part of our work. Join us on our journey toward a future filled with love and hope!

Contact

caminandoconamor.co@gmail.com