FUPAD

FUPAD

Fundación Panamericana para el Desarrollo

Bogotá D.C., Colombia

International developmentHumanitarian aid & Disaster reliefPoverty & HungerEmployment & Skills
NGOInternational reach
Profile last updated: September 17, 2026

About

FUPAD is a non-governmental organisation based in Bogotá D.C., Colombia working on international development, humanitarian aid & disaster relief, poverty & hunger +6 more.

FUPAD, the Fundación Panamericana para el Desarrollo (also operating as PADF Colombia), is an independent, non-profit organisation working in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a long-standing presence in Colombia. It works with the most vulnerable populations to create employment, promote sustainable livelihoods, support humanitarian assistance for displaced and migrant people, prevent gender-based violence, strengthen peace, justice and the rule of law, and conserve the environment through reforestation and community-led initiatives. Its work is carried out in partnership with national and local governments, multilateral organisations, civil society and the public and private sectors. Its programmes are funded by international donors including Canada, Switzerland and the United States. The organisation is affiliated with the Organization of American States.

Location

Bogotá D.C., Colombia

Organisation type

NGO

Legal name

Fundación Panamericana para el Desarrollo

Focus areas

developmentemploymenthumanitarian aidpeacegender-based violence preventionenvironmentlivelihoodsColombia

Languages

ES

Causes & programmes

Causes

International developmentHumanitarian aid & Disaster reliefPoverty & HungerEmployment & SkillsPeace & ConflictJustice & Legal aidEnvironment & ClimateGender equalityRefugees & Migration

Works for

Women & GirlsYouthRefugees & MigrantsPeople in povertyUnemployed peopleVictims of violenceCommunities

How they work

Direct servicesCommunity programmesCapacity buildingEmergency responseAwareness & education

Programmes

DREAM

Environment & Climate · Colombia

Environmental awareness and community action in the Colombian Amazon, including water and forest protection workshops, reforestation and ecological trails.

Integrando Horizontes

Employment & Skills · Colombia

Psychosocial support, business training and start-up materials for participants, including displaced and vulnerable women.

Integrando Horizontes Sostenibles

Environment & Climate · Colombia

Support for vulnerable people, such as recyclers in La Guajira, to build sustainable livelihoods.

Hombres Goleando las Riñas / Mujeres Goleando la Violencia

Peace & Conflict · Colombia

Football-based programmes that prevent violence and strengthen peaceful coexistence, with implementation in Leticia.

Iniciativas de Balance Positivo (IBP)

Community development · Colombia

Community methodology that promotes self-management, empowerment and social capital through locally designed initiatives.

Countries of operation

Colombia

Funding & support

Funded by

Government funding

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015 (No. SC 6684-1)

Issued by: ICONTEC

Partnerships

Organización de los Estados Unidos Americanos, USAID, INL, DICAR, RISER

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