Stories of Impact

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...

Despite hardships, these siblings find hope and support at Liceo Nueva Vida, proving that resilience and education can change lives. Sebastián, an eighth-grader, and his sister Maite, a third-grader, live with their mother in an informal settlement, facing daily...

Before joining our school, Noah struggled with behavioral and emotional challenges. Today, he’s excelling in ways his family never imagined! Noah Albornoz, a young boy from Venezuela, is currently in fourth grade at Liceo Nueva Vida. When he first joined in first...