Learn about our history, mission, and the values that guide us.
The Colombian Chamber of Nonprofit Entities (COLCES) is an organization based on the concept of Social Entrepreneurship (Empresarialidad Social), connecting nonprofit entities and NGOs, both national and international, and establishing agreements with public and private entities at national and international levels to promote, develop, strengthen, execute, and fulfill programs and projects that contribute to social welfare, with a vision of global interconnection.
To connect nonprofit entities and NGOs, both national and international, and establish agreements with public and private entities at national and international levels to promote, develop, strengthen, execute, and fulfill programs and projects in areas such as human rights, environment, democracy, globalization, and international cooperation.
To become a highly competitive and qualified model for nonprofit entities affiliated with COLCES, leading participatory spaces as an indispensable instrument for generating sustainability that contributes to the country's prosperity and development.
Ethics as a fundamental principle in all our actions and relationships.
Transparency as an absolute instrument in our management and accountability.
Integration and teamwork as strengthening of collective participation.
Social responsibility as our contribution to community well-being.
COLCES maintains active links with organizations and networks worldwide.
Department responsible for managing international relations and representing COLCES before global organizations.
A network of strategic liaisons connecting Colombian nonprofit entities with cooperation opportunities across Latin America and the world.
Coordination with UN agencies and programs to strengthen the nonprofit sector.
Engagement with UNESCO, multilateral bodies, and international cooperation agencies for sustainable development.
We establish agreements with public and private entities at national and international levels.
Agreements with national and international government entities for executing social programs.
Alliances with companies and business networks committed to social responsibility.
Cooperation networks with national and international non-governmental organizations.
Links with development cooperation agencies for financing social impact projects.
COLCES was founded on September 23 with the mission to connect and strengthen nonprofit entities and NGOs.
We expanded our presence to more than 10 departments across Colombia.
We established agreements with government entities and international organizations.
We launched digital platforms for training and virtual support.
A structure designed for efficient service to our affiliated entities.
The highest decision-making body of COLCES.
Strategic direction and institutional representation.
Support for presidential management and operational coordination.
Management of international relations and cooperation.
Administration, communications, and document management.