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The Zenú Community As we discussed in previous blogs, Footprints with Hope has had the opportunity to go into the communities surrounding the village of Palmito. Palmito is located in the department of Sucre, Colombia. There, the traditions of the Zenú remain strong...

Headed to Palmito Covid-19 played a role in the inability of teams being able to travel to Colombia in 2020. We are thrilled that this summer, Footprints with Hope is able to send two teams in to the country once again to help villages in need. A team from Amelia,...

Facts on Dirty Water Did you know... In Colombia 1.4 million people do not have access to clean water. That is around 3% of the population. 19% of the rural population in Colombia uses water from rivers, lakes or wetlands. These water sources are also used by...

Lack of words An experience so profound can leave one with a lack of words. I felt speechless when I was in Colombia just a week ago. We were fortunate to launch the Luchadora program (or Red de Mujeres en Acción) and I was able to be with the women during this time....

Editor's note: This article is written by Nathaly Ospino Díaz. Nathaly is one of the leaders in the workshops of the Luchadora program we have launched in Cartagena this month. From the perspective of a Colombian woman Resilient, fierce, strong, consistent,...

Looking back In February of 2016, I endeavored to Colombia for the first time. I wrote the below words when I returned home from my original experience to Brisas del Mar. That experience was the spark to the passion I now carry for the country of Colombia. February...