2023 President’s Letter
Dear Friends of Colombia Members and Supporters, As we approach the end of another remarkable year, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible journey we've shared as part of Friends of Colombia.
FOC awards five small grants in 2023!
FOC is pleased to announce that we awarded five grants, totaling $9,615 USD to inspiring Colombian community-based groups. Congratulations to our grant competition winners! Learn more about each winner and their projects
FOC Mourns Loss of Board Member Pat Wand
It was with great sadness that we announced the passing of Patricia A. Wand, RPCV Colombia (1962-1965, Group 8, Buesaco, Nariño) and Friends of Colombia Board Member in 2023. Pat's passing
Voices from Colombia: The Day Kennedy Died
By Jim Brown (Colombia IV) There are certain days we will remember as long as we live. We can tell you exactly where we were, what we we doing, and why that
FOC awards five small grants in 2022!
FOC is pleased to announce that we awarded five grants, totaling $7,500 USD to inspiring Colombian community-based groups. Congratulations to our grant competition winners! Learn more about each winner and their projects
Celebrating 200 years of US-Colombia relations at the Kennedy Center
In June 2022, Colombia and the US celebrated the 200 year anniversary of both countries working together. The Colombian Embassy in DC hosted an event at the John F. Kennedy Center and
Peace Corps Volunteers Return to Colombia
Volunteers have arrived in Colombia for the first time in over two years! While volunteers will continue to serve in the Education and Community Economic Development sectors, there will also be a
Maureen Orth Receives Colombian Citizenship
Maureen Orth received Colombian citizenship from President Duque in recognition of the work of the Marina Orth Foundation, a longtime FOC partner. Maureen says the celebration at the Ambassador's Residence was "the
2021 President’s Letter & Annual Report
Dear Friends of Colombia, I never could have imagined a global pandemic dramatically changing our daily lives and impacting our partners and friends in nuestra querida Colombia when I became FOC President
2021 Social Events: 60th Anniversary, Embassy Visits & More!
Celebrating 60 Years of Peace Corps Colombia Group 1 June 25, 2021 marked the 60th anniversary of the first Peace Corps group to begin pre-service training, our very own Colombia I cohort.