About Us
Together, We Can Make a Difference
Our Story
What is Angeles de Medellín?
The Angeles de Medellín Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Medellín, Colombia. We serve as a safe haven for children and families affected by Colombia’s 60+ year civil war. Through education, kindness, and opportunity, we aim to build a brighter, more hopeful future — because E = O: Education equals Opportunity.
What We Do?
Education Programs
- • Free educational programs including English, literacy, sewing, hairstyling, and manicure/pedicure—especially focused on single mothers
- • School supply drives supporting 800+ children every January
- • Support to 9 remote schools
- • A safe space for play, learning, and building community
History
The Angeles de Medellín Foundation began in 2007 with a mission to support families affected by Colombia’s long civil conflict. What started as English and computer classes has grown into a thriving foundation reaching communities across Medellín and remote areas of Antioquia.
Our Values
Discipline
Rigorous stewardship of every dollar donated.
Respect
Upholding the dignity of every family we serve.
Honesty
Transparent operations and accountable leadership.
Gratitude
Recognizing the trust and support of our community.
Timeline
Marcos meets two American missionaries on a plane. They invite him to visit a conflict zone in the mountains of Medellín. Despite the danger, he agrees: “VAMOS.”
The missionaries leave Colombia, but Marcos continues visiting the area to support families in need.
A group of local children invites Marcos to teach English at their school — the first seeds of the foundation are planted.
Word spreads about Marcos’ work. More people start to help. Volunteers begin to join from abroad.
The first official Foundation location opens outside the school in Leon XIII. Expansion to other mountain communities begins.
The Foundation grows its reach to remote villages across Antioquia. Volunteers from 112 countries and 45 U.S. states have supported the mission.