- The Corona Foundation outlines the main challenges and actions within reach of next Government to improve the quality of life of Colombian youth. Colombia has more than 12 million young people, but 5 million of them are neither studying nor working, or are employed in the informal sector. Within the framework of the 2026-2030 electoral debate, the Corona Foundation, based on its study " Youth in Society ," identified the country's main shortcomings regarding its youth and p

For three days, Armenia brought together young leaders, professionals, and decision-makers from the public and private sectors in a forum focused on youth well-being in Colombia. The Second National Meeting of the Youth Connection Hub, held in partnership with the University of Quindío, provided a platform to share experiences, connect lessons learned, and plan impactful initiatives for local communities. Behind this meeting is a collaborative learning initiative facilitated

For the president to question the transparency of the elections is irresponsible and dangerous. The undersigned civil society organizations, articulated in the Alliance for Democracy , express their concern and rejection of the statements made by the President of the Republic, Gustavo Petro, in his speech on March 3, in which he again questioned the transparency of the Colombian electoral system. As Head of State, President Petro has the responsibility to guarantee the countr

Working is not enough: more than half of the people in the informal sector live in poverty and only 42% contribute to a pension. Bogotá, February 17, 2026. In Colombia, having a job does not guarantee escaping poverty or ensuring a secure old age. Nearly 13 million people work in the informal sector, and more than half of them live in extreme poverty. Furthermore, only 42% of the employed population contributes to a pension plan, and a mere 4.8% of those working informally ha

70 assembly members discussed and designed recommendations for solid waste management in Bogotá: the 2025 Deliberative Cycles conclude The Deliberative Cycles are a citizen participation exercise led by the Bogotá Planning Secretariat, with support from Fundación Corona and Extituto de Política Abierta. After six days of work, the 70 assembly members reached 19 solutions related to waste management and city cleanliness. The proposals include source separation, differentiated

Young people are a decisive part of Colombia’s future. Fundación Corona presents its strategy toward 2030 This foundation, created in 1963, has refocused the strategy it had been implementing for the past 10 years to direct its efforts toward strengthening and transforming the system of actors that generate education, employment, freedom of choice and influence opportunities for youth in Colombia. Until 2035, young people will represent approximately 45% of the country’s econ