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Colombians that are making this a better world
Colombia is a country of caring people who have changed the lives of many around the world through their actions.
The solidarity of some Colombian figures went from being just a reputation to becoming a reality for thousands of people who have benefited from their social work. These twelve Colombian personalities, with different professions and in various parts of the world, have managed to actively contribute to making the world a better place, one action at a time. Shakira, besides being one of the most important singers and songwriters on the planet, has been creating and distributing educational and food scholarships for children in Colombia and around the world since 1997 through her Fundación Pies Descalzos.
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Albeiro Rodas, in turn, is a missionary who arrived in the city of Sihanoukville (Cambodia) in 2007. There, he founded the first school of social communication and journalism for the poorest youth. In Colombia, he meets with reintegrated young people to share his experiences.
After more than thirty years living in the United States, and with the creation of the An Angel in Queens Foundation, Jorge Muñoz managed to distribute 180,000 meals in eight years to day laborers in Queens, New York. His story was not only recognized by the New York press but also reached President Barack Obama, who in 2010 awarded him the Citizen Medal in a special ceremony held at the White House.
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Juan Pablo Montoya perfectly combines his successful racing career with his commitment to Colombian children through the Fórmula Sonrisas Foundation, founded in 2003 and aimed at achieving a better quality of life through sports. This foundation supports more than 5,000 children in 5 cities in Colombia.
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At the same time, Sofía Vergara is an active supporter of the charitable foundations Sueños sin Fronteras and Believe.
On the other hand, Jaime Álvarez is a priest who went to Ecuador to help the community by creating CEBYCAM (Center for the Eradication of Goiter and Training of People with Disabilities) and CES (Culture and Solidarity Economy). In 1999, for his social work during the Tungurahua volcano emergency, he earned the nickname "Father Volcano."
Another Colombian who became an inspiration is Álvaro Ramírez Ospina, who founded in Colombia the Corporación HiperBarrio Colombia, an organization that promotes the use of the web in local communities and trains vulnerable groups in journalism, photography, writing, and video. In 2009, he received the Golden Nica Award, winning among more than 3,000 works from 65 countries.
From the Mujeres y Familias Contra el Cáncer Foundation, oncologist Armando Sardi contributes to training doctors in hospitals in Cali. Meanwhile, in Paraguay, a Colombian woman leads, coordinates, and carries out non-formal education work with inmates at the National Penitentiary of Tacumbú. She is Marisol Sarta Valencia, an educator in charge of this project through the Torypa Foundation.
Silvia Tcherassi, aware of her renowned status as a world-class fashion designer, collaborates with several causes in favor of Colombia. She is also a UNICEF campaign spokesperson against landmines.
For his part, musician Gregorio Uribe plans to donate a percentage of sales from his latest musical work "Pluma y vino" to the Fundación Alma, which promotes artistic education for marginalized children in Latin America.
Colombia is a country of social commitment and has people who, even from a distance, promote collective well-being. The humanitarian activities and efforts of this group highlight, in the humanitarian sphere, The Best of Colombia.
