Rural Education for Social Transformation: Fundación Quintana’s Commitment in Santa Isabel

Since September 2022, in the rural district of Santa Isabel in Remedios, Antioquia, Fundación Quintana, the Colombian subsidiary of the Sodhi Foundation, has been leading one of its most impactful educational programs. This initiative aims to ensure quality education for early childhood in rural areas, promoting educational equity, integral development, and the construction of social fabric from a young age.

A Commitment to Inclusion and Holistic Development

The program focuses on children in rural contexts who have historically faced barriers to adequate educational access. Through an interdisciplinary team, adaptive pedagogical strategies are implemented to strengthen cognitive, emotional, and social skills from an early age.

This holistic approach addresses the specific needs of the territory and local communities, contributing to educational inclusion through participatory, empathetic, and culturally relevant methodologies.

A Space Where Future and Hope Are Cultivated

The rural classroom in Santa Isabel is not just a place to learn; it is an environment where values, identity, and citizenship are nurtured. Here, knowledge becomes a tool to transform realities and open new life opportunities.

Program outcomes have shown significant progress in the children’s development, enhancing their foundational skills and boosting their confidence to engage with the world more fully.

A Continued Commitment to Vulnerable Childhoods

The Sodhi Foundation remains dedicated to expanding opportunities for children in vulnerable contexts, recognizing that quality rural education is one of the most powerful tools for achieving sustainable social transformation.

Fundación Quintana’s experience in Santa Isabel exemplifies how early childhood education, driven by empathy and commitment, can plant the seeds of a brighter future in communities once marked by scarcity.