Project Description Region: South America Country: Colombia Location: Medellin Total Budget: $32,860 Area of Focus: Community economic development Eastern Antioquia is a subregion characterized by a significant rural population (46.7%), facing limited access to formal employment and quality education. This lack of local opportunity has driven a migration trend toward urban centers. Currently, the region faces a stark gender unemployment gap, with an 11.8% rate for women compared to 7.2% for men Simultaneously, there is a burgeoning demand for qualified caregivers for older adults. This is driven by an influx of high-income retirees relocating to the region who are seekingâ€"and are willing to pay forâ€"professionalized care services. We will train 180 caregivers for OLDER ADULTS within the framework of the “Las Juanitas al Cuidado de la Vida Projectâ€�, with high ethical values and the development of technical and soft skills to access formal employment and quality higher education, improving their quality of life through economic autonomy. This project aims to bridge the gap between the supply and demand for caregivers in the area. By providing vocational training, we offer a sustainable pathway to formal employment for rural women and those from low socioeconomic strata, with qualifications 1, 2, and 3, fostering local economic development and ensuring dignified care for the elderly. Medellín Nutibara RC, primary host partner, will receive the funds from this grant. It possesses the legal status required by Colombian authorities for financial matters. The Rotary Corporation of Medellín Nutibara, with Tax Identification Number (NIT) 890.985.113-1, will have a specific account to receive, manage, and control expenses related to the project. A member designated by the club will serve as treasurer, responsible for managing the bank account and making payments authorized by the project committee as the project progresses. La Victoria RC, primary international partner, will verify the proper design of the training program, review the progress of its implementation, and approve the periodic reports submitted by Medellín Nutibara and the entity operating the project. Whenever it deems necessary, it will visit the project and request any additional reports it requires. Primary Host Partner District: 4271 Rotary Club of: Medellín-Nutibara Primary Contact: Aura Stella Cardona Email: aucapa@gmail.com Primary International Partner District: 4370 Rotary Club of: La Victoria Primary Contact: Pedro Julio Hernandez Email: pjhernandezs@hotmail.com Project Status Need $860 This project needs to receive some pledges to go to the next level. Please check the "Financing" tab to see the list of current pledges. Once the amount pledged is equal to the project budget, the status of the project will be automatically changed to "Fully Pledged". Click here to pledge support for this project. Project listed for the 2025-26 Rotary Year. The TRF Grant application number is #269138.

Proposed Financing Existing Contributions Towards This Project Date Cash DDF Total District 4370 DDF 12-May-26 - $5,000 $5,000 Medellín-Nutibara (4271) 12-May-26 $2,000 $5,000 $7,000 Remaining Amount to Raise Additional Club Contribution (Needed) - Add a contribution $860 - $860 Amount Requested from The Rotary Foundation - $8,000 $8,000 Additional Contribution (not matched by The Rotary Foundation) $12,000 Total $32,860 Note: as of July 1, 2015 there is a 5% additional support fee for cash contributions. This fee does not appear in the financials above because it does not apply if the funds are sent directly to the project account (without going through TRF, and therefore without Paul Harris credit). Clubs sending their cash contribution to TRF must be aware they will have to send an additional 5%.

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History Log Entries 12-May-26 System Entry System Entry: Creation of project page. 12-May-26 System Entry System Entry: Pledge of $2,000 with $5,000 DDF by Aura Stella Cardona of the Rotary Club of Medellín-Nutibara, District 4271.