Project Robledo has been established to reach the children and their families in a very poor area of Medellin, Colombia.
PROBLEM
Colombia has a long history of drugs, guerrilla warfare, paramilitary groups, etc. The children have seen tremendous violence against family and friends at a very young age. As a result, many of them have vowed to seek revenge when they are of age. Children living in poverty often seek to assist or are forced to assist their families by earning income. Many of the children from this area, through the years, have ended up living and working in the streets either for prostitution or gangs.
VISION
Leaders are being developed and grace is extended through providing mentoring, counseling, and life-on-life time together.
STRATEGY
With a desire to stop this “normal” progression to the streets, we are intentionally building into the lives of 9 teens in this neighborhood. We will accomplish this through a bimonthly event, one-on-one time with the kids and/or their families, and occasional outings with the teens.
CAPACITY
Annual needs include:
-Bimonthly events for $500
–Gifts and prizes for $500
–Food for $1,500
–Outing with the teens two times a year for $1,000
–Gas/tolls for $300
