We believe in Self Sustainability |
Funding an non profit in Colombia is quite a challenge: Corruption is a trong setback for raising public funds. International Cooperation is often directed only at the huge corporative gameplayers. So how can a local based Non Profit survive...and flourish? We have developed fun and interesting fundraising methods:
We crowdfund often, We have our own products and services, We have scholarship agreements for our volunteers to keep our team high skilled Read on! |
Thanks to our innovation spirit, we created these two companies, which are FEM's crown jewels and of which we are very proud, since both make it possible that FEM can operate independently:
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Cartagena Insider by FEMBy working closely with the communities we team up with, we developed a unique series of activities that go beyond the obvious “city tour” that tourists typically experience in Cartagena. Cartagena Insider offers a tourist alternative based in cultural and sustainable tourism, which enables our visitors to discover the lesser-known and more authentic Cartagena experience by connecting with actual locals. If you’re interested in uncovering the best-kept secrets of Cartagena and seek unique experiences you won’t find elsewhere, these tours are for you. In addition, every ticket sold goes towards our community projects that helps benefit the very locals you’ll be on the tours with!
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Volunteer Hostel
Volunteer hostel is located in the San Diego neighborhood in Cartagena’s walled city, and offers an incredible hosting experience combined with a social mission. We offer free, high-speed WIFI, kitchen, patio, social room, and work area. Your decision to stay in this hostel generates a real, tangible, and sustainable impact in the Cartagena community because 20% of the income goes directly to finance the operation and expansion of FEM’s projects + FEM has $0 monthly administration costs!
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BUY FROM ONE OF THE COMPANIES WE'VE INCUBATED
We work with native afro and indigenous communities and provide them with a platform for which they can market their businesses. All based on our own experience of sel sustainability. Please take a look at some of their offerings below.
Meraki
Catering Service by a group of Women from "El Pozón" Neighborhood, a vulnerable area in Cartagena
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Ninha
Promoting Zenú traditions by selling hand-woven baskets that have been turned into stylish lamps
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Cafe Tuchin
Connecting Cartagena’s migrant community with business opportunities by selling traditional coffee
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