Changing Lives & Empowering the Future of Colombian Children

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ABOUT US

Welcome

The New England Association for Colombian Children (NEACOL) is a nonprofit organization that provides grants to projects that support Colombian children and families in need. NEACOL relies on the support of volunteers, donors, and sponsors to fund its programs, and is led by a team of dedicated volunteers who work to make a positive impact. Since 2013, NEACOL has given $425,000 in grants to support 41 programs, touching the lives of more than 24,000 Colombian children in need

Our 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY ‘SHOWCASE’ VIDEO

The projects we support

Current Projects

In 2026, we are continuing our commitment to supporting projects that improve Education. We strive to make a positive impact by diversifying our funding each year and providing valuable resources to local organizations in Colombia. Our focus is on reducing poverty by supporting programs that align with our areas of interest: Education Health Nutrition

Fundación Las Golondrinas

Project: “ENTRETIEMPOS” Centros de interés de talentos y vocaciones.

Location: Comuna 8, Medellin

Objective: Foster the holistic development of children, adolescents, and youth by promoting their emotional well-being through the strengthening of bonds with themselves and with others.

Impact: 580 children between 5-17.

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Fundación Proyecto de Vida

Project: Soñarte 

Location: Usaquen/Ciudad Bolivar/Soacha Bogota.

Objective: Promote the emotional, educational, and community development of children and adolescents through a program of art, body expression, and psychosocial support.

Impact: 565 children between 6-16.

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Futbol Con Corazón

Project: “A Goal for Bocachica” – Socioemotional Education through Sports: Transforming Lives in Vulnerable Communities through Soccer.

Location: Bocachica, Cartagena

Objective: Provide socioemotional and values-based education using soccer as a pedagogical tool.

Impact: 120 children between 6–17

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Fundacion para el deserrallo de la educación – Fundapre

Organization: Fundacion para el deserrallo de la educaciónFundapre

Project: Kora “Laboratorio Neuro Artístico de Emociones”

Location: Cali, Valle del Cauca

Objective: Prevent and address malnutrition in blind and deaf children from socioeconomic levels 1, 2, and 3, in a period of a year.

Impact: 120 children between 6-16.

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JOIN US

Get Involved

Volunteers

Our organization is run almost entirely by volunteers. It is through the dedication and hard work of people like you that we are able to make a positive impact. By volunteering, you have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for creating positive change for Colombian children.

Members

Join NEACOL to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children in Colombia. As a member, you can contribute to our projects and join a Committee to collaborate with like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Let’s create a brighter future for Colombia’s children together.

SOME OF OUR

Awesome Volunteers

Mauricio Barrero

Chair, Membership
& IT Committees

Maria Odriozola

Marketing Committee

Mike Horton

IT Committee

Danielle Jennings

Board of Directors

Mariana Benincore

Events Committee

Javier Borrero

Marketing Committee

Mauricio Barrero

Catalina Lotero

Marcela Danesh

Laura Torres

Javier Borrero

Sandy Madero

Chair, Membership
& IT Committees

Co-Chair, 
Projects Committee

Fundraising Committee

Projects Committee

Events Committee

Chair,
Fundraising Committee

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