What is the Fundación Educativa El Edén de los Niños (FEENIS)?
It is a non-profit organization legally registered in Colombia (Tax ID/NIT 900.515.162-0), founded on April 11, 2012 in the Costa Hermosa neighborhood of Soledad, Atlántico. It supports vulnerable children and families with education, meals and help to earn their own income.
Where is the foundation and how can I visit?
We are at Calle 22 #48-111, Costa Hermosa, Soledad, Atlántico, Colombia. You can see the exact location and write to us to arrange a visit from the Contact page.
How can I donate and which payment methods do you accept?
On the Donate page you choose an amount or enter your own (minimum COP 5,000) and complete the payment with Mercado Pago, which accepts cards and PSE from Colombian banks. The process is secure and takes less than a minute. Payments are made in Colombian pesos; your bank converts the amount to your currency.
What is my donation used for?
It funds the foundation’s three permanent programs: classes and pedagogical support, daily breakfasts and lunches, and support for families to start micro-businesses. On the Programs page you can see each one in detail and what it needs today.
Can I give in kind instead of money?
Yes. We accept school supplies, non-perishable food, teaching materials and grocery packages for families, among other things. Message us on WhatsApp or use the Contact form and we will tell you what each program needs right now.
How can I volunteer?
You can message us directly on WhatsApp from the "Volunteer" button on the Donate or Contact pages, telling us how much time you have and how you would like to help: pedagogical support, recreational activities or help at community events.
How do I know the foundation is transparent about what it receives?
FEENIS is an organization legally registered in Colombia, with Tax ID (NIT) 900.515.162-0. You can learn more about how we work on the About us page, and follow the activities carried out with donors’ support in Notifeenis.
How can I follow the foundation’s activities and impact?
In Notifeenis we publish, with photos and videos, what happens at the foundation: activities, achievements and community days (stories are in Spanish). You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok as @feenis.colombia.
How many children has the foundation supported?
Since 2012 we have supported more than 500 children in Atlántico with classes, breakfasts and lunches, while also helping their families with income-generating projects.
How do I contact the foundation about something else?
You can use the Contact form, call or message us on WhatsApp at +57 313 494 5805, or email [email protected]. We reply as soon as possible.