Some History

The Bambi Homes are located in several cities in Colombia: Bogota, Cali, Medellin and Darien and are under the responsibility of four independent foundations called “Fundaciones Ayuda a la Infancia“.
These foundations were created over the years under the impetus of the Geneva-based “Fondation Aide aux enfants” and have now become autonomous.

Under the coordination of their Board of Trustees and Directors, the Foyers rely on social workers, kindergarteners, nurses and auxiliary personnel who provide the nutritional, medical, psychological and educational follow-up necessary for the development of the children. A team of professionals also accompanies the parents of these children in professional training so that they can regain sustainable financial independence.

The Bambi Association will continue to fund programs in Darien and Bogotá.

Bogotá lies on a vast Andean plateau at an altitude of 2,600 meters. The capital has a population of nearly 10 million. A steady stream of victims of armed conflict and migration flows into Bogotá’s slums, 76% of whom are women raising children alone. The Home is located in the southern part of the city, in the Ulribe neighborhood, an area that has been hit hard by unemployment, delinquency and extreme poverty.

Created in 2011, the center covers an area of 1500m2
It welcomes an average of 120 children from 0 to 6 years old, some entrusted by the ICBF, others from neighboring communities.

Calima Darién is a rural town of 18,200 inhabitants. Known as the “Switzerland of Colombia”, this mountainous region used to live from agriculture, cattle and tourism. An epidemic of ‘broca’ decimated the coffee culture in 2000. The progressive encirclement by the guerrilla and the corruption have had a very bad impact on the region’s economy.
The home, inaugurated in 2000 thanks to the mobilization of donors from the Spiez region (Switzerland), receives an average of 25 children from needy communities and 50 parents.

Bogota extends over a vast Andean plateau at 2,600 m. The capital has a population of almost 10 million. A steady stream of victims of armed conflict and migration flows into Bogotá’s shantytowns, 76% of whom are women raising children alone. The shelter is located in the southern part of the city, in the Rafael Uribe Uribe neighbourhood, an area hit hard by unemployment, delinquency and extreme poverty.
Created in 2011, the centre covers an area of 1,500 m2 and accommodates an average of 120 children aged 0 to 6, entrusted by the ICBF or by neighbouring communities.

The Bambi Association thanks you for your support.