Fundación Social Creafam Solidaria (FUNDACREAFAM) was officially founded in 2012 in Colombia. Their work focuses on community education, family development and social change, promoting values of solidarity, entrepreneurship and leisure as fundamental pillars of a more equitable society.
FUNDACREAFAM was established with the aim of strengthening the social impact of a Savings and Credit Cooperative (COOCREAFAM). This was motivated by the need to move beyond providing financial services, to supporting individuals and communities through education.
How does FUNDACREAFAM make an impact?
Education and Training: We train communities and individuals in social and financial education, leadership, teamwork and personal development.
Entrepreneurship and Self-Development: They foster an entrepreneurial mindset through training, consultancy and projects that support people in transforming their ideas into sustainable opportunities.
Recreation and Sport: They believe in the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing and therefore promote spaces for recreation and sport to improve quality of life.
Our Partnership
FUNDACREAFAM has established a notable practice of inter-institutional integration, fostering partnerships with public and private educational institutions across both urban and rural settings, as well as with territorial and departmental entities. Through their strategic partnership with Aflatoun, the organisation has successfully incorporated innovative concepts and pedagogical practices while facilitating meaningful knowledge exchange.
Central to this initiative has been the comprehensive training of 100 teachers using Aflatoun learning methods, who have subsequently served as trainers and advocates for this transformative pedagogical process. This encompasses key educational elements including personal exploration, rights and responsibilities, saving and spending strategies, and planning and budgeting skills. This structured progression culminates in the practical application of social and financial entrepreneurship, enabling participants to translate their learning into real-world impact.
Together Aflatoun and FUNDACREAFAM have been able to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application, ultimately empowering both educators and students to develop essential life skills while fostering entrepreneurial thinking and social responsibility. Through their training and support programmes, they aim to help each individual acquire practical skills to manage their resources with confidence and make decisions that enable them to thrive. FUNDACREAFAM believes that financial education is essential for building stronger and more sustainable communities.