Building Resilience Through Education in San Andrés de Pisimbalá
This is a project to connect different communities with San Andrés de Pisimbalá, a small village in the Cauca region of Colombia, and an invitation to exchange culture, resources, ideas, and hope. It is a way to show that regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, or language, we can stand in solidarity and generosity with others.
Teaching & Educational Resources
Every summer, David Tormo collects and brings suitcases full of teaching materials, books, toys, clothes, and other needed items for the children in the elementary school.
Resilience and Trauma Workshop
Dr. Cohen and Dr. Peddle deliver resilience and trauma training workshops for teachers and community members in Popayán and San Andrés.
Construction Projects
Past projects have included repairing school floors and improving the elementary cafeteria. Future projects include improving the media room, including the addition of laptops for students.
How to Get Involved
Attend a Fundraising Event
Our next fundraising event will be held on _______ at ____________________.
Make a Donation
We accept monetary donations for construction projects and laptops. We also accept donations of school supplies, clothes, or other needed materials.