projects

Somos Territorio Soachuno (We are Soachuno Territory)

Completed
Programme
Incubator
Fund
Refugee-led Innovation Fund | Incubator
Start Date
Total Project Cost
USD 42,109.000
Country
Colombia
Project Team
Fundación Genval

Challenge

Colombia’s municipality of Soacha has experienced rapid population growth due to the arrival of migrants from elsewhere in Colombia and abroad. This has led to various economic and social vulnerabilities, informal land occupation, state neglect, and stigmatization.

Solution

Fundación Genval will establish a regenerative community tourism initiative in Soacha involving both migrants and host communities, to reduce economic disparities, foster community empowerment, and harness the area’s multicultural and heritage potential for sustainable prosperity.

Impact

Almost 2,000 community members (men, women, and young people) are expected to benefit from enhanced livelihoods, social cohesion, and wellbeing.

Project impact

700
Almost displaced and host community members engaged in project activities.
14
Planting areas established through agroecological gardens and composting initiatives.
15
Community leaders trained to lead regenerative tourism and development efforts.

Other impact

1120 people reached directly, 3185 people reached indirectly