Boosting education in Colombia: more than 6,500 students benefited from the delivery of school supplies

As part of its ‘Let's Go to School’ program aimed at promoting the continuity and permanence of school for children in Colombia, GeoPark delivered more than 6,500 school kits to benefit local student children near its operations, who recently started a new school period.

During visits to educational institutions, with the support of local authorities, community representatives, and teachers, the Company delivered school kits in 65 rural areas of 8 municipalities in Casanare, Meta, and Putumayo. These kits, which include materials made from recycled material, consist of a backpack and a pencil case made from recycled plastic bottles, a box of crayons made from recycled cardboard, recycled wooden pencils, and eco-friendly notebooks that pay tribute to the flora and fauna of the regions of Colombia.

During these deliveries, with the aim of promoting environmental awareness, the GeoPark team conducted educational workshops in the educational institutions to raise students' awareness about the importance of preserving the environment. This way, the goal is to strengthen the connection between education and environmental responsibility from an early age.

Diana Torres, coordinator of Social Prosperity at GeoPark, stated: “At GeoPark, we recognize that education is a fundamental pillar for promoting territorial development. Since our arrival in Colombia, year after year we reaffirm our commitment to support the training processes of students in the territories where we operate. We are pleased to make these deliveries to promote school permanence and contribute to the family economy of our neighboring communities.”.

Driven by its commitment to promote territorial development, GeoPark will continue to push initiatives that have a positive impact on the communities where it operates, thus consolidating its contribution to regional progress.