Changing Lives & Empowering the Future of Colombian Children

OUR 2024 SPONSORS

ABOUT US

Welcome

The New England Association for Colombian Children (NEACOL) is a non-profit 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 tirelessly 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 2025, we are continuing our commitment to supporting projects that improve Health. 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

Environmental Women

Project: Program for climate management
of child nutrition in the Colombian Amazon basin.
Location: Puerto Nariño, Amazonas
Objective: Combat malnutrition in 300 Ticuna children using traditional and modern methods.
Impact: 300 Children up to age 5

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Instituto Para Ninos Ciegos
Y Sordos

Project: NutriSenti — Strengthening the Nutrition and Development of Blind and Deaf Children in Cali
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: 300 Children up to age 5

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Fundacion Patronato Maria Auxiliadora

Project: Nutrition Brigade: Growing Healthy
Location: Comuna 10, Medellin, Antioquia
Objective: Enhance children’s health and nutrition through nutritional brigades, education, prevention, and complementary health plans.
Impact: 300 children up to age 16

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Medical Teams International

Project: Community Health Services
Location: Cali, Turbo, and Necocli
Objective: Enhance health and reduce malnutrition for vulnerable women, children, and migrants.
Impact: 3,300 children up to age 17, as part of a total population of 11,000 people for the project

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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

Mike Horton

Laura Torres

 Mariana Benincore

Javier Borrero

Chair, Membership
& IT Committees

Projects Committee

IT Committee

Co-Chair, Projects

Events Committee

 Chair, Marketing Committee

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