At 17, Andri Rojas carries textbooks, motherhood, and a history of displacement—and found belonging at Liceo Nueva Vida in Cazucá.
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At 17, Andri Rojas carries textbooks, motherhood, and a history of displacement—and found belonging at Liceo Nueva Vida in Cazucá.
Testimonial Story Andrés Unshakable Faith In the outskirts of Bogotá, a 12-year-old boy named Andrés is reclaiming his life, one step at a time. Name:Andrés Location: Liceo Nueva Vida Category: Stories of Impact Printed with permission of the child and their parent or...
Meet Camila The Artist Who Fought for Her School Camila is one of those stories that leaves a permanent imprint on the heart of Liceo Nueva Vida, a school supported by Impact Initiatives. She was one of the rare students who stayed at the school from early preschool...
Meet Jack A Child Blooming Among Concrete Jungles From the Jungle to the Heart of the City Jack is 12 years old and currently in sixth grade at Liceo Nueva Vida, a school supported by Impact Initiatives. Jack was born in the community of Atana Pirarayame in the heart...
Meet Gretel Skating Towards a Brighter Future Gretel is an 11th-grade student at Liceo Nueva Vida, a school supported by Impact Initiatives. She’s on the verge of graduating—carrying with her a legacy of perseverance, love, and talent nurtured by the steady presence...
Meet Andrés Filipe A little boy with a big heart. Andrés Felipe is just seven years old, but his heart is wise, kind, and full of hope. He’s a second-grade student at Liceo Nueva Vida, a school supported by Impact Initiatives, and the only child of a family that gives...
Meet Laura Sofía A Calling That Blooms Amid Adversity Laura Sofía is an 11th-grade student at Liceo Nueva Vida, a school supported by Impact Initiatives. Her life has been shaped by early abandonment, financial hardship, and the unwavering support of her grandmother...
Meet Matías A Little Leader with Big Dreams Matías lives with his mother, Jarley, in Soacha—a community just outside of Bogotá—where they share a room in his grandmother’s house. “It’s the two of us against the world,” says his mom with a mix of determination and...
Arjun and Priya were devout followers of their ancestral faith—but everything changed when they encountered the love and power of Jesus. Born and raised in a deeply traditional village, Arjun and Priya built their lives around rituals, idol worship, and religious...
When I arrived at our school in Bogotá, I was wrapped in hugs by 1st graders calling me “Papa.” This is what sponsorship means to these kids. I'm Steve Cervera, President of Impact Initiatives. In February, I had the privilege of visiting Liceo Nueva Vida, our school...