Only 4 out of 10 young people in Colombia access higher education.
Source: Informe Nacional de Competitividad 2024 2025
When pathways break, tools become bridges. Giving young people access, opportunities, and confidence opens the way for them to build and dream of a future without limits.
By weaving strong inter-institutional partnerships connecting universities and training centers with schools, and bringing technical and technological degrees closer to
youth, we equip them with the skills they need to lead social development from their own communities.
It is a large-scale access program that brings tertiary education directly into schools.
A technical degree that normally costs around USD $1,400 per student is offered through this program for just USD $410 — fully covered by alliance members. This allows thousands of young people to access education free of charge.
How does it work?
Goals we contribute to
4.3
Ensure equal access to quality technical, vocational, and higher education for young people.
4.4
Enhance technical and vocational skills in youth to promote access to employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.
8.5
Promote decent and productive employment for youth with equal opportunities and fair pay.
8.6
Reduce the number of youth not in employment, education, or training by creating real opportunities for their future.
8.b
Promote local strategies aligned with the Global JobsPact to foster youth inclusion.
Our Impact
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Juliana Toro Restrepo
Cooperation Coordinator
jtoro@funluker.org.co
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Santiago Cardona Duque
Alliances Coordinator
scardona@funluker.org.co
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