Medellín—its people, its life, its development, its contrasts—a land of opportunity, industrious yet unequal. These were the sources of inspiration behind what, in 1957, became the defining idea of 53 young entrepreneurs who, with resources from their own pockets, made a commitment to equity. Today, 67 years later, that idea lives on as Fraternidad Medellín: a valuable asset for the community—safeguarded and managed with the utmost care, deep commitment, and a clear purpose to serve the well-being of society. It began with housing solutions, followed by partnerships with other institutions to become benefactors of benefactors. Then, without ever ceasing the work already in progress, the Foundation set out to improve the quality of education in Antioquia. To achieve this, the Foundation is now present in 27 municipalities across the subregions of Oriente, Suroeste, and Urabá. There, and through the expertise of allied foundations, we develop projects aimed at positively influencing the factors that affect education quality—whether within the school, the family, the rural setting, or the broader community. In 2017, to mark our 60th anniversary, we launched a major Higher Education Access Program that has benefited hundreds of young people, families, and educational institutions. 

Year after year, this mission has continued to evolve—redefining the path to meet its goals, adapting to historical moments in order to do what’s best, in a quiet and humble yet powerful way, always with a clear vision for the future.