Empowering and Building Communities

About Us Smile Colombia Foundation (SCF) is a 501 (c)(3) private, non-profit, organization created with the main objective to aid Colombian children who live in conditions of extreme poverty. We focus on their education, because we believe education holds the key for successful individuals and communities.

Importance of Education Education is a basic human right Educated people yield strong families An educated community bring social prosperity Education is the best investment for society

USA COLOMBIA Where We Help: Colombia Located in NW part of South America Complex history of violence Violence creates social instability Lack of access to education Excessive poverty 64% of Colombian population live in poverty 31% live in extreme poverty Unicef Report 2010

Services Provided by SCF Education & Success SUCCESS EDUCATION HEALTH NUTRITION RECREATION ACADEMIC TOOLS ACADEMIC TOOLS INFRASTRUCTURE BETTER FAMILIES BETTER COMMUNITIES BETTER SOCIETY BETTER SOCIETY

Key Services Provided by SCF Provide school supplies Scholarships Educational training to children and family Recreational activities Basic medical/dental brigades

What We Have Achieved

Key Achievements Helped more than 1200 children in 8 different communities Built a community park (soccer + volleyball + playground, etc…) Awarded scholarships for English classes Reached remote communities around Colombia Supply many rural schools with teaching material Inspired others to help children (South African non-profit)

Bucaramanga 2010 School supplies for 400 children Recreational activities Educational Seminars Musical Instruments Scholarships for English classes – We need to continue to support these children

Bucaramanga 2011 School supplies for 165 children – 35 children foster children – 115 children from low income school – 15 children with mental disability Computer Lab (3 computers + 1 printer) Recreational activities Educational seminars Continue 5 English Classes scholarships from previous project Estimated cost = $6,000 usd

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Smile Colombia Foundation PO Box 14281, Oklahoma City OK (405) Edwin Amaya - President And remember Colombia spells with “o” like Colorado Stay Updated Follow us on: Contact Information