Changing Lives Since 2013

Changing Lives &
Empowering the Future
of Colombian Children

NEACOL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides grants to projects supporting Colombian children and families in need.

About Us

Welcome

The New England Association for Colombian Children (NEACOL) is a nonprofit organization that provides grants to projects that support Colombian children and families in need.

NEACOL relies on the support of volunteers, donors, and sponsors to fund its programs, and is led by a team of dedicated volunteers who work to make a positive impact.

Since 2013, NEACOL has given $450,000 in grants to support 41 programs, touching the lives of more than 24,000 Colombian children in need.

Learn More Our Projects
Colombian children
10 Year Anniversary Showcase Video
0
Dollars Provided to Projects
0
Projects Served
0
Children Benefited
The Projects We Support

Current Projects

In 2026, we are continuing our commitment to supporting projects that improve Education. We focus on reducing poverty through programs aligned with: Education · Health · Nutrition

Fundación Las Golondrinas

Fundación Las Golondrinas

Project: "ENTRETIEMPOS" – Centros de interés de talentos y vocaciones

Location: Comuna 8, Medellín

Impact: 580 children ages 5–17

Fosters holistic development of children and youth through emotional well-being and bond strengthening.

Visit Website →
Fundación Proyecto de Vida

Fundación Proyecto de Vida

Project: Soñarte

Location: Usaquén / Ciudad Bolívar / Soacha, Bogotá

Impact: 565 children ages 6–16

Promotes emotional, educational and community development through art, body expression, and psychosocial support.

Visit Website →
Futbol Con Corazon

Futbol Con Corazón

Project: "A Goal for Bocachica" – Socioemotional Education through Sports

Location: Bocachica, Cartagena

Impact: 120 children ages 6–17

Provides socioemotional and values-based education using soccer as a pedagogical tool.

Visit Website →
Fundapre

Fundapre

Project: Kora – "Laboratorio Neuro Artístico de Emociones"

Location: Cali, Valle del Cauca

Impact: 120 children ages 6–16

Prevents and addresses malnutrition in blind and deaf children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

Visit Website →
🆕 Now Live

Colombian Business Directory

Colombia en Nueva Inglaterra

Discover and support Colombian-owned businesses and entrepreneurs across New England — from East Boston to Lowell, Cambridge to Revere. The first directory of its kind connecting our community.

18+
Businesses Listed
7
Cities & Towns
8
Categories
🇨🇴 Explore the Directory

Free to list · Sponsored options available

Rooted in New England

Local Project Partnerships

NEACOL is building bridges between the Colombian community in Colombia and right here in New England — partnering with local organizations to extend our impact.

🇨🇴 Colombian Community · Boston & Colombia
De Nosotros Foundation

De Nosotros Foundation drives social change through Leadership, Civic participation, and Community belonging. With teams in both Colombia and Boston — based in East Boston's Chelsea Street — the Foundation offers programs including Leadership Schools, Civic Engagement initiatives, and cultural events like the Night of the Little Candles (Noche de las Velitas). NEACOL and De Nosotros share a mission of empowering Colombian communities on both sides of the Atlantic.

Leadership Civic Engagement Cultural Heritage East Boston, MA Don Matías, Colombia
Visit De Nosotros Foundation
🏥 Health & Pediatric Care · Boston, MA
Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the nation and is the primary pediatric teaching hospital for Harvard Medical School. Through our local partnership, NEACOL connects with Boston Children's programs serving the Latin American community — including health education initiatives and clinical resources for underserved Colombian and Latino families in Greater Boston — reinforcing our commitment to child health as a core pillar of our mission.

Pediatric Health Health Education Latino Community Boston, MA
Visit Boston Children's Hospital

Join Us — Make a Difference

Every dollar, every hour of volunteering, and every voice matters. Help us build a brighter future for Colombian children.

Donate Volunteer Become a Member
Join Us

Get Involved

Volunteers

Volunteers

Our organization is run almost entirely by volunteers. It is through the dedication and hard work of people like you that we are able to make a positive impact. By volunteering, you connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for creating positive change.

Become a Volunteer
Members

Members

Join NEACOL to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children in Colombia. As a member, you can contribute to our projects and join a Committee to collaborate with like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.

Become a Member
Some of Our

Awesome Volunteers

Mauricio Barrero
Mauricio Barrero
Chair, Events & IT Committees
Catalina Lotero
Catalina Lotero
Co-Chair, Projects Committee
Marcela Danesh
Marcela Danesh
Fundraising Committee
Laura Torres
Laura Torres
Projects Committee
Javier Borrero
Javier Borrero
Marketing Committee
Sandy Madero
Sandy Madero
Chair, Fundraising Committee
Ricardo A. Rodriguez
Ricardo A. Rodriguez
Board Chair