Become Sponsor of Our Children
and help us change their lives
We are the only boarding school in Colombia’s North-Eastern region that provides services to children with various disabilities from low-income backgrounds
Due to the pandemic our financial situation deteriorated and we need your help
Learn more about our current situation
Current Situation
Looking for Sponsors
We are dependent on recurring donations to fund our staff and supply food to the children. During the pandemic, donations to the school from both NGOs and private donors reduced significantly.
even 5 £ per month makes a huge difference!
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About Us
For WHO
We accept all children, teenagers and young adults with cognitive, intellectual, sensory and/or physical disabilities as well individuals with severe, moderate and mild brain injuries and autism.
organization
Founded in 1997 by Sister Dolly Ocampo from the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, the Marillac Foundation became the first school to serve students with disabilities in the region. The Daughters of Charity still run the school and remain an active part of day-to-day activities.
importance
Due to a lack of government resources, children of low income backgrounds with disabilities are often rejected at public schools and left at home where they do not receive an appropriate level of care or education.
Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure intellectual, physical and social excellence in children and youth with physical, cognitive and intellectual disabilities
Our Vision
We aim to offer a school environment of acceptance and respect for the process of each individual student. Through innovative neurological rehabilitation programs, education and training, we guarantee the development of life skills from childhood.
Our Goals
Objective 1
Objective 2
Encourage the respect, support and acceptance of our children and youth in their families and communities
Objective 3
Foster independence, inclusion and productivity in our students that allows them to know their purpose of life and discover their potential
Looking for Sponsors
even 5 £ per month makes a huge difference!
We are dependent on recurring donations to fund our staff and supply food to the children. During the pandemic, donations to the school from both NGOs and private donors reduced significantly.
– Get more information –
Our Team
Sor Tatiana Jiménez
Spiritual Program Coordinator
Communication
Sebastian Patarroyo
Carolina Villamizar
Adriana Martinez
Boarding School Coordinator
Teacher
Become Sponsor
More Information on Regular Sponsoring
What We Use Your Donations For
During the pandemic we didn’t receive the necessary funds required to pay all of our teachers and therapists and had to lay off much of our staff. We currently only have four teachers and therapists for more than 30 students with special needs.
- Pay our current teachers a fair salary on a regular basis
- Be able to buy balanced food for the daily meals
- Hire 3-5 additional teachers and therapeutic staff
Depending on your wishes, will we send you quarterly or annual information about the situation of the school and the use of your donations.
Sorry I can’t become a regular sponsor, but I still want to help
Regular donations provide a financially sustainable situation that allows us to cover the running costs of the school. For this reason (even smaller) regular donations are especially helpful, however all help is appreciated.
For one-time donations, simply select “one-time donation” information on the form.