Colombia IV: A Different Kind of Peace Corps
They were seen as teachers, coaches, athletes, rock stars, spies, FBI agents, “mercenary yankis.” Here’s why. By Jim Brown Kay Gillies Dixon, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Colombia III - Urban
2024 President’s Letter
Dear Friends of Colombia Members and Supporters, As the year draws to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the incredible strides we've made together with Friends of Colombia.
Tierra Grata project update (en español)
Tierra Grata, en colaboración con Friends of Colombia, ha llevado a cabo diversas iniciativas para mejorar la calidad de vida en comunidades desfavorecidas de Cartagena, Colombia, enfocándose en la provisión de productos
FOC provides last minute fiscal sponsorship to FUCAHIS scholarships
In June 2024, FOC was able to provide fiscal sponsorship to FUCAHIS that provided last minute tuition payments to students in Colombia. Here is a bit more about the organization started by
Excerpts from “The Adventures and Misadventures of an Early Peace Corps Volunteer, Colombia 1962 -1965” by Dan Taylor
By Dan Taylor (Colombia II) The first excerpt takes place in Moniquirá, Boyacá. Luis Eduardo is a Promotor de Acción Comunal, Kent is a Colombia I Volunteer and Dan’s partner. “Our
Dr. Larrichio writes “La Construcción multicultural”
Dr. Larry Larrichio is an Adjunct Professor of Latin American Studies at UNM and alumnus of the LAII. His research interests focus on the utilization of interdisciplinary studies, including archaeology, linguistics, human
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