GeoPark begins deliveries of supplies to 39 Child Development Centers in Putumayo

The project is being implemented with the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare (ICBF) through the PDET Works for Taxes mechanism promoted by the Government of Colombia, and will benefit more than 3,300 children in early childhood in Putumayo.

 2. GeoPark, through its subsidiary the new Amerisur and with the leadership of the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare (ICBF), began the delivery of furniture, educational materials, audiovisual equipment, appliances, kitchen items, cleaning supplies, and linens to 39 Child Development Centers (CDI) in the department of Putumayo with the purpose of strengthening learning environments and promoting the comprehensive development of children.

3. Through this initiative carried out under the PDET Tax Works mechanism and developed in conjunction with the ICBF and the Agency for the Renewal of the Territory, more than 3,300 children from nine municipalities in the department will benefit. So far, four deliveries have been made in two CDIs in Puerto Guzmán and two in Puerto Asís. It is expected that this delivery process will conclude during the first half of the year.

4. Norma Sánchez, Corporate Director of Nature and Neighbors at GeoPark stated: “We are convinced that education is fundamental in building a better society as it promotes equal opportunities and strengthens the comprehensive development of children in our country. We recognize that they are the protagonists of our future and, through this initiative, the public and private sectors are joining efforts to contribute to the consolidation of a fairer, more equitable, and inclusive society in the long term.”.

5. For her part, Lina Arbeláez, General Director of the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare, stated: “I truly want to thank the private sector for generating development for the country. With their contribution, through the delivery of supplies to the Child Development Centers, vulnerable children in Putumayo will have the opportunity to have essential tools and materials for their cognitive, motor, and socio-emotional development, which is crucial for the rest of their life course.”
6. For the Company, this joint work with national and local institutions represents an opportunity to continue materializing its commitment to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring that children and adolescents have access to care services that contribute to their comprehensive development.

7. GeoPark will continue to make efforts to develop strategic alliances that allow contributing to the sustainable development of the territories where it operates.

8. Adaptation and remodeling of the Casa de la Cultura de Tenerife.