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This is the boys' and girls' Plan

Since 1962, Plan Programa Colombia has been working with communities to help children and adolescents living in extreme poverty.

As child-rights promoters, we help young people to acquire the skills that will improve their quality of life, including the capacity to make their voice heard on issues that affect them.

We support 100,000 families in their endeavours to build a better life for their children.

Plan is present in 35 municipalities in the departments of Nariño, Cauca, Valle, Chocó, Sucre, Atlántico and Bolívar, as well as in the district of Bogotá.

Plan has no political, governmental or religious affiliation.



Chocó floods 125,000 people affected by floods in Chocó
Recent reports from the Department of Chocó on the west coast of Colombia, show that at least 8 people have lost their lives, including 5 children under 5 years old, due to the floods caused by the incessant rains

Gabriela Bucher, National Director of Plan Colombia (right) and Cristina Fuentes, Hay Festival Director Hay Festivalito is back
Hay Festivalito is a children’s cultural gathering organised by the Hay Festival, a literary celebration that joins writers, creators and artists from all over the world.

Children with Horacio Serpa Face to face - an encounter between children and Colombian governors
Children, adolescents and young people from various parts of Colombia took part in the VII Meeting of Governors for Infancy, Adolescence and Youth, held in Barranquilla on 10 and 11 December

Research shows 35,000 children sexually abused
Investigations carried out by Plan and its partners reveal that 35,000 children and adolescents are being sexually abused and exploited in Colombia

Youth’s peace proposal wins civic prize
50 youths have scooped top prize in the ‘Premio Cívico por una Bogotá Mejor’ award for their proposal to fight violence in the capital

Birth registration campaign helps rural communities
Plan is reaching out to rural and semi urban communities to help thousands of children register their identity and gain access to civil rights

Mayor and governor candidates sign children’s pact
Candidates running for the positions of Mayor of Cartagena and Governor of the Bolivar department have signed a pact to work for the region's children

Child's Code: helping children access their rights
Plan Colombia Director Gabriela Bucher explains how Plan is helping children learn about the new Child’s Code legislation and access their rights

Colombia - Sandy H. 7years Displaced Colombian children speak out
For the first time, displaced children from across Colombia have travelled to the Constitutional Court to make their voices heard



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