In territories where life has been harsh, education becomes hope. Where the countryside has borne the weight of violence, exclusion, and a lack of opportunities, the bravest dreams of transformation are also born. Utopia is one of them. 

Universidad de La Salle created Utopia as a unique educational model in the country—an initiative to train agricultural engineers and rural leaders, young people capable of transforming their territories through knowledge, innovation, and a deep love for the land. It is not just about studying, but about rebuilding life projects and sowing a future in the regions that need it most. 

Convinced that education is the path to building a more equitable department, in 2018 Fundación Fraternidad Medellín, Fundación Bancolombia, and Fundación Aurelio Llano joined forces to become part of this dream. Through a joint agreement, with the participation of Universidad de La Salle, we have awarded scholarships to young people from three strategic subregions of Antioquia: Oriente, Suroeste, and Urabá. 

Thanks to this alliance, 25 students are now part of Utopia—young people who found in the countryside and in education an opportunity to transform their own stories and those of their communities. Each of them represents a seed of change, a form of leadership that grows with strong roots and a long-term vision. 

From Fundación Fraternidad Medellín, we reaffirm our commitment to Utopia and to all initiatives that believe in rural talent, relevant education, and the real possibility of more just development. We will continue walking alongside those who understand that investing in education is investing in peace, productivity, and dignity.