education
Project ‘Todos al Cole’ will continue to benefit thousands of children in Cartagena
The Barefoot Foundation, created by Barranquilla singer Shakira, and the Qatari organization Education Above All are advancing in the second phase of the ‘Todos al Cole’ project, an initiative focused on expanding educational access and retention for boys and girls in Colombia, with special attention to Cartagena.
TL;DR
- The Barefoot Foundation and Education Above All are launching the second phase of the 'Todos al Cole' project.
- The project focuses on expanding educational access and retention for children in Colombia, with a specific focus on Cartagena.
- The first phase benefited over 65,000 children, exceeding initial enrollment goals.
- The second phase in Cartagena aims to reach 20,000 additional children.
- Initiatives include providing school kits, uniforms, infrastructure improvements, and pedagogical support.
- The project also focuses on preventing school dropout through programs like 'Centro Aprende'.