More than 1,500 people from the educational community of Támara, Casanare benefited through the Tax Works mechanism

• The municipality of Támara, benefited by this educational project, is part of the areas most affected by the armed conflict in Colombia, which allows it to receive resources through the Obras por Impuestos mechanism.
• Within the framework of the mechanism, Parex Resources (Colombia) AG Branch provided school supplies to 46 urban and rural educational institutions and improved infrastructure in 29 of these locations in the rural area of the municipality of Támara.
• This project channeled resources of more than COP $10 billion, with the aim of providing the necessary tools to boost the educational sector and promote the development of students in the regions.
• This initiative reflects the commitment to the development of education in the country under the memorandum of understanding and cooperation signed between Parex Resources (Colombia) AG Branch and the Government of Casanare on May 28, 2024.

Within the framework of the Obras por Impuestos mechanism, Parex Resources (Colombia) AG Branch, a company in the hydrocarbons sector, in coordination with the Ministry of Education, the Agency for Territorial Renewal, and the National Planning Department, joined efforts to execute an educational project in the municipality of Támara, Casanare, achieving life transformations and contributing to sustainable development through educational strengthening in the region.

Thanks to the Obras por Impuestos mechanism, the Company leveraged more than COP $10 billion, aimed at improving learning environments through school and technological supplies to 46 urban and rural educational institutions and the improvement of infrastructure in 29 of these locations in the rural area. In total, 379 computer units, 107 ICT items (3 digital boards, 32 60-inch screens, 41 video beams, and 31 sound booths), 304 school furniture items, 10 dining and kitchen environments, 4,982 kitchenware and food supplies, 46 stoves, and 141 administrative furniture items were delivered, benefiting more than 1,500 students and teachers from the educational community in the municipality.

Regarding the improvement of the infrastructure of the locations, this included roof replacement, replacement of asbestos cement tiles, painting of facades and walls, restoration and/or repair of damaged sidewalks, floor tiling, improvement of sanitary facilities, enhancements to sports fields, and replacement of playgrounds.

Additionally, in partnership with the Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios UNIMINUTO, training was provided to 71 teachers with the diploma “ICT Competencies for Innovation in the Classroom,” promoting the proper use and appropriation of technological resources in the educational field.

In this regard, Gloria Mercedes Carrasco, Deputy Minister of Education, stated, “Parex has been a fundamental ally in the educational sector, and this has been a coordinated effort with the government, the mayor's office, and the National Government. This project was approved in May 2024, where we invested resources in Obras por Impuestos, which is a faster mechanism; therefore, in one year we managed to have 46 locations with supplies and 29 with infrastructure interventions. We will continue to work together to achieve quality education, relevant and with comprehensive training, transforming the lives of students, communities, territories, and the country.”.

“This project in Támara is a tangible example of how the Works for Taxes mechanism can transform lives. From the Agency for Territorial Renewal, we celebrate these partnerships that not only improve educational quality but also contribute to the stabilization and development of territories that have historically been affected by conflict. This is a bet for peace from the classrooms, from knowledge and hope,” affirmed Raúl Delgado Guerrero, director of the Agency for Territorial Renewal.

For his part, Cesar Ortiz Zorro, Governor of Casanare, indicated, “I only have words of gratitude for Parex, which is a company that has committed to the education of children and young people. Thus, today we celebrate that we have impacted 46 educational institutions in Támara. With Parex, we want to continue being allies and promoting these strategic projects in the region.”.

Since 2018, Parex Resources has facilitated Works for Taxes resources of more than COP $99 billion in education initiatives, impacting more than 77,000 students and teachers from 346 educational institutions in the departments of Arauca, Casanare, Cesar, Magdalena, and Tolima, reaffirming its commitment to social responsibility and promoting the educational community nationwide.

“At Parex, we firmly believe that education is the path to building a better country. Today we continue to demonstrate that when we join forces, it is possible to generate a real impact in the lives of thousands of students, teachers, and families who trust education as a motor of transformation. Nearly COP $99 billion has already been invested in projects that have benefited more than 77,000 children, young people, and teachers in Arauca, Casanare, Cesar, and Magdalena. More than an investment, these projects demonstrate our commitment to development and the opportunities that every region deserves,” stated Rafael Pinto, vice president of Government Relations at Parex.

The national government, local authorities, and the private sector will continue to promote partnerships that drive the closing of gaps through the execution of projects that impact the stabilization and comprehensive development of the most needy territories in the country.