Colombia: Peace, environmental protection, equality

Despite the peace agreement, Colombia faces enormous challenges. Generations of Colombians have never known peace. Disarmament and reintegration of former combatants are incomplete, as is societal reconciliation. Environmental degradation and climate change threaten the livelihoods of many children and families. With your help, we promote a culture of peace, gender equality, and the engagement of young environmental activists.

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Projects

Colombia

Against violence against girls and women!

In Medellín and Bolívar, we are fighting together with girls and women against sexualized and gender-based violence.

Against violence against girls and women!

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Colombia

Colombia: Water instead of gold

In the Colombian town of Cajamarca, young people are fighting against the plans of a multinational corporation to mine gold there. They want to…

Colombia: Water instead of gold

A group of teenagers are sitting on plastic chairs in a pavilion

Colombia

Young women fight for respect and equality

Our partner organization "Antorchas" supports young women in defending themselves against discrimination, attacks and exploitation.

Young women fight for respect and equality

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Colombia

For the environment and the rights of indigenous children

Colombia is a dangerous country for environmental activists. Despite the threat, Daniela fights non-violently for the nature of her people.

For the environment and the rights of indigenous children

Three children in traditional clothing stand in front of a field

Our project region Latin America

Further information about our work in the project region of Latin America can be found on the website of our regional office.

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Your contact person

Terre des Hommes employee Bruna Leite

Bruna Leite

Speaker for Programs and Strategies

b.leite@remove-this.tdh.de

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