Fundación Montecito
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Mission Statement
Fundación Montecito is dedicated to enhancing environmental governance, sustainability, and education in the eastern Colombian Andes. We focus on improving water governance at Lake Tota, managing nature reserves, conserving biodiversity, and educating rural children. Our goal is to create harmonious living spaces that balance human needs with nature, integrating ancestral values and promoting sustainable development. Through local action, we aim to preserve the region's unique ecosystems while improving the quality of life for communities in this ecologically significant area.
About This Cause
Fundación Montecito Established: June 5, 2010 Legal Status: Registered nonprofit with the Chamber of Commerce of Sogamoso and DIAN (Colombian taxation authority) Fundación Montecito is a private, family-run nonprofit founded by Felipe Velasco and Juanita Arango (short bio visible here: https://bit.ly/fm-shortbio). Our mission stems from a deep commitment to environmental conservation, particularly focused on high-Andean ecosystems like Lake Tota and La Hondura Canyon. Objectives: We concentrate on three interconnected areas: 1. Governance 2. Environmental culture 3. Sustainable tourism Our approach integrates knowledge, practice, and human values, emphasizing communication, education, participation, and awareness to pursue territorial sustainability. Key Focus: 1. Improving water governance at Lake Tota 2. Managing private nature reserves 3. Conducting biodiversity conservation fieldwork 4. Providing environmental education to rural children Networks: We are proud members of the World Wetland Network, Living Lakes Network, and Wetland Link International. Achievements: Our timeline of significant moments and list of awards and honors can be found on our website. Website: https://www.fundacionmontecito.org/ We appreciate your consideration in supporting our organization's efforts to preserve and sustainably develop the eastern Colombian Andes.