Help support our initiative and continued partnership with Fundación Madrid Campestre, a local nonprofit in Medellin, Colombia. Fundación Madrid Campestre has been actively addressing the many prevalent socioeconomic conditions affecting the growing underserved population living in the barrios of Medellin, Colombia. With years of experience helping their community, their goal has been to enhance the long-term health outcomes and upward socioeconomic mobility of the populations they serve, striving to break the cycle of poverty.
Fundación Madrid Campestre serves children and families with limited resource by providing education, nutritious food, emotional, and psychological support. They are focused on to addressing and preventing sexual abuse, domestic, and social violence within the community. Fundación Madrid Campestre hopes to help individuals and families by constructing houses, providing food and education, and nurturing a supportive community. At iHelp it is our goal to support their iniative and contribute to their mission in new and innovative ways.
We hope to help alleviate the supply and fiscal strains that continually hinder Fundación Madrid Campestre’s ability to accomplish its goals of expanding and helping more communities that need support. Currently, due to inflation and government cutbacks in funding, the foundation needs an additional $3,000 a month to meet operating costs. Any fiscal donations or material donations of school supplies or clothes go a long ways in helping us support Fundación Madrid Campestre and the underserved communities they impact. To help Fundación Madrid Campestre, iHelp will aid in supporting their schools and programs, and bolster the foundation’s efforts. We additionally will provide guidance and assistance aligning with our own mission to help grow their initiatives in an ethical manner. iHelp plans to act as a supply chain for partner nonprofit operations, improve access to nutritionally dense foods through our hydroponic tower project, and develop program to sponsor local pediatricians to visit the various foundation locations to provide healthcare, anual checkups, and vaccinations to the children supported by the foundation.
We had our first international intern, Julie Lamprecht, from Switzerland. She reached out to us in December to apply for our internship in Medellin. She spent one month in Medellin this March, working with our partner, Fundación Madrid Campestre. If people are interested in a similar experience, please visit the Get Involved page to apply for the internship.
These encounters have reshaped our perception of the community we serve and underscored the vital role of psychosocial support. While the resilience of these families is inspiring, it also sheds light on the systemic gaps in our social safety nets. There is an urgent need for comprehensive support systems that address not only economic but also emotional and psychological well-being.
As we continue our internship, these stories serve as reminders of the profound challenges faced by many in our community. They also serve as beacons of hope, reinforcing the importance of our work and the necessity for empathy, understanding, and action. It is incumbent upon us to advocate for change, to bridge the gaps in support systems, and to foster a more compassionate and inclusive society for all.
In sharing these insights, we invite you to reflect on the realities of those living on the margins of society. Together, let us consider how we can contribute to making a tangible difference. Whether through volunteering, donating, or simply spreading awareness, every action counts towards building a brighter, more equitable future for all. Join us in our commitment to creating a community where resilience is celebrated, sacrifices are acknowledged, and hope reigns supreme.
We are requesting fiscal and non-fiscal donations such as school supplies, toys, food to take home, and materials to build houses. To help support this endeavor, you can find a complete list of items they are seeking in the dedicated section of the Redistribute Medical Supplies page Additionally, some items are difficult to obtain and transport to Colombia, which is why fiscal donations and sponsorships go a long way to help support Fundación Madrid Campestre to improve their operations as they see most effective. If you feel compelled and it is within your means to aid us in this endeavor, please visit our donation page for more information.
