Mission
Formando Vidas (spanish for Shaping Lives) is a transformative initiative located in the Santo Domingo neighborhood of Bogotá, Colombia. It is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children and adolescents living in extreme poverty. The project integrates education, vocational training, spiritual growth, and community outreach to break cycles of poverty, neglect, and abuse.
Programs and Activities
Education and Homework Tutoring: Formando Vidas supports children’s education through after-school tutoring sessions at the Club Amigos tower. This initiative not only helps children academically but also engages illiterate family members, enabling them to learn basic reading and writing skills alongside the children
Bible Clubs: Age-specific Bible clubs teach spiritual principles and moral values to children and adolescents. These clubs provide a safe space for growth and exploration of faith.
Theatre and Arts Workshops: Theatre sessions transform shy, reserved children into confident performers. Acting becomes a therapeutic outlet for children, allowing them to express difficult emotions and experiences in a safe, creative environment.
Soccer Training: Soccer programs promote teamwork, discipline, and physical health, creating a constructive outlet for boys and girls to thrive.
Vocational Training for Mothers: Professional sewing workshops equip single mothers with skills to generate income, empowering them to support their families.
Community Impact
Formando Vidas not only transforms the lives of the children it serves but also uplifts the Santo Domingo neighborhood. From providing safe spaces for personal development to fostering academic success, the ministry instills hope and practical change in a community grappling with poverty, crime, and instability.
Support and Sustainability
The project relies on donations and partnerships, including crucial support from Streams of Mercy. These contributions fund educational materials, facility upkeep, groceries for families in need, and the operation of Club Amigos. Every donation helps sustain Formando Vidas’ vision of a brighter future for the children of Bogotá.
Get Involved
You can play a pivotal role in transforming lives. Support Formando Vidas through donations to provide essentials like food, education, and vocational training. Visit Streams of Mercy’s donation page to contribute to this vital mission and help these children achieve their God-given potential.
