In 2017, the Fundación Amigos De La Comunidad Golda Meir in Colombia set up the Golda Meir Community Development Center (CDC) which provides an oasis of support in the middle of the poor Las Americas neighborhood of Barranquilla, Colombia. (This was a change in direction for the Foundation, whose previous community service project was the Golda Meir High School.)
The Golda Meir Community Development Center (CDC) is the cornerstone of our social mission in Barranquilla, serving as a true bridge between generations and cultures. This space comes to life through the exceptional dedication of our professional team, who create “magic” in every session, fostering admirable levels of discipline, participation, and motivation in the children. Their daily guidance is the foundation upon which these young people build their future.
This vital work is supported by the commitment of our volunteers, who ensure the overall well-being of the CDC. Their role ranges from supervising balanced nutrition to reinforcing core areas such as mathematics, creative and logical thinking, recreational workshops, and storytelling activities. It is deeply moving to witness the children’s response; their curiosity and exemplary behavior are a testament to the positive impact of this union between education and affection.
Our mission extends with equal dedication to our seniors. The CDC offers the elderly a space of dignity and joy, with activities that promote their physical and emotional well-being. We highlight their life experiences, helping them feel visible as valuable human beings and remaining active, cherished members of their families and communities.
One of the most significant aspects of our work is intergenerational integration, where students from the Colegio Hebreo Unión interact with the children and seniors of the CDC. These encounters between diverse worlds foster empathy and strengthen communication, proving that when we share our experiences and values, we all grow together. The Golda Meir CDC is, in essence, the place where personal growth, volunteer service, and respect for all stages of life meet to transform our society.
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The Center is run by volunteers who are responsible for raising their own funds, so they are constantly looking for sponsors for their different projects. They have been successful in securing funding from several foundations and Jewish families to cover the day to day costs of the Center. With support from various charitable foundations, the Foundation runs programs designed to significantly reduce malnutrition rates in the population served by the CDC. These include daily snacks for participants, health and entrepreneurship workshops, courses in food preparation, and a program of nutritional assessment for all ages at the Center.
The Fundación welcomes groups of local people, members of the Jewish community, and visitors from overseas to visit the Center.
