Poverty Has a New Face — Our Strategy Must Too

Poverty Has a New Face — Our Strategy Must Too

Over 43% of households in Colombia are headed by women. Traditional aid hands out temporary relief and fails to break the cycle they face.

Poverty has a new face. Today, that face belongs to single mothers in Buenaventura, Colombia — women who report the highest rates of gender-based violence and face systemic neglect every day.

Over 43% of households in Colombia are female-headed. Traditional aid hands out temporary relief and fails to break generational cycles. If we want lasting transformation in Buenaventura, our strategy must evolve — the question isn't whether to help, it's how to break the cycle itself.

That's why Fundajefehogar trained over 50 women to challenge the system

Through practical workshops, these women gained legal tools to demand state protection, clear reporting pathways for gender-based violence, and digital skills for true autonomy — not a one-time handout, but the tools to push back against a system that has neglected them for years.

Transforming entire families from the inside out

Backed by Pazsos International's capacity-building framework, Fundajefehogar drives complete family restoration — closing academic gaps for children to prevent school dropout, and equipping mothers with legal, digital, and safety tools for long-term independence. Pazsos International strengthens Fundajefehogar with the organizational architecture, legal toolkits, and training frameworks behind that work.