Granitos de Paz
With our comprehensive recovery model, we are a symbol of hope and a benchmark for social change.
We drive sustainable development from childhood to old age through integral and community actions.
To provide support and facilitate access to tools that empower hundreds of Colombians to overcome extreme poverty and hopelessness, achieve a dignified standard of living, and build a promising future.
In the Colombian Caribbean, thousands of families face poverty, exclusion, and lack of access to basic rights. At Fundación Granitos de Paz, we transform these realities with a comprehensive recovery model that dignifies life from early childhood to old age. We strengthen early childhood education with a high-quality Learning Center. We promote art, sports, and culture as pathways to peace. We promote health, well-being, and dignified aging. We generate sustainable income through urban agriculture and technical training. We provide support with a psychosocial, community, and gender-focused approach. Through these actions, we impact more than 8,800 beneficiaries annually in Cartagena, Bolívar, and Atlántico. Join this purpose and be part of a real transformation!
+8,860 direct and indirect beneficiaries impacted in Cartagena, Bolívar, and Atlántico. 486 children aged 0-5 years cared for through institutional and family-based early childhood development centers. 533 children and youth engaged in sports academies and arts programs. 1,118 nutritional packages provided to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, and young children. 104 senior citizens received psychosocial and specialized support. 700 individuals served through community health initiatives. 240 young people trained in vocational skills, bilingualism, and gender equality. +400 urban farmers actively participating in the Productive Gardens program. 4,292 kg of agricultural products sold to 210 clients (hotels, restaurants, and individuals). 36 agricultural species harvested for consumption and sale. 2,940 attendances at technical training sessions in urban agriculture. $166 million in agricultural sales generated during 2024. $7.012 billion secured for social investment.
Granitos de Paz serves children, youth, women, and the elderly in conditions of social and economic vulnerability across Cartagena and the Colombian Caribbean. Our work focuses on communities facing high poverty, unemployment, and limited access to education, culture, and recreation. Target groups: Children and adolescents (6–17 years): Participate in sports (soccer, basketball, taekwondo), arts (dance, visual arts), and academic reinforcement programs in Olaya Herrera. Youth (14–28 years): Engage in technical training, economic empowerment, leadership, and community participation initiatives. Early childhood: Young children supported through Child Development Centers (CDIs). Women and community leaders: Benefit from programs focused on empowerment, urban agriculture, and the care economy. Elderly adults: Receive psychosocial support, physical activity, and comprehensive care. Rural and farming communities: Located in municipalities such as El Carmen de Bolívar, San Jacinto, San Juan Nepomuceno, Magangué, and Mompox, these groups participate in organizational, agricultural, and community strengthening projects. Each year, Granitos de Paz positively impacts over 8,800 direct and indirect beneficiaries, in partnership with organizations including ISA Intercolombia, GESPA, Salesland, Bancolombia, USAID, Promigas, and the Government of Bolívar.
Real Stories of Impact
Your Donation at Work
"One of our inspiring urban farmers in the Atlántico region, she is a clear example of the impact of our projects in vulnerable areas such as the La Isla neighborhood in Barranquilla. At 40 years old, Nelly not only cultivates her own land, but also runs a business selling natural products, many of which are harvested directly from her patio. These activities not only generate essential income for her, but also allow her to dedicate valuable time to caring for her mother, who currently suffers from Alzheimer's. Her story is a moving testament to resilience and love."- Nelly Moreno
Beneficiary of Productive Patios
"She is a jovial 13-year-old girl who lives in the Olaya Herrera neighborhood with her parents and brother. She has been attending dance classes at the Foundation since she was 9 years old, finding in this discipline her fascination to the point of visualizing herself in a few years as a professional dancer. Her outstanding participation has allowed her to be part of important stages, where her passion for dance and music stand out."- María José Martínez de Horta
Dance beneficiary
"He is a talented 12-year-old who has excelled in the Taekwondo Sports School, where his enthusiasm, discipline, and eloquence shine brightly. From a very young age, at the age of 4, he began his education at the Granitos de Paz Learning Center, a place that has been fundamental in his personal and academic development. What makes Samuel even more special is the family environment that surrounds him. His family is deeply involved in the foundation that supports the community. When he grows up, he plans to be a lawyer."- Samuel Banquez Marulanda
Beneficiary of Taekwondo Sports School