The Alvaralice Foundation celebrates twenty years of helping to strengthen peace in Colombia. With the support of national international and donors, it continues to implement its regional development programs.

The Alvaralice Foundation Wins recognition of Best Practices in Sustainable Development, thanks to its contribution to the scope of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 with Opening Pathways.

The Foundation becomes the pilot project operator for Community Ideation Laboratory. From Talk to Action! in alliance with Commitment to Valle.

Because of growing social unrest in the City of Cali, the Propacifico foundation leads a collective impact initiative called Commitment to Valle. The Alvaralice Foundation was one of the founding members and is implementing four projects in the areas of employment, leadership, and life transformation projects. The Foundation also expands its radius of action to the cities of Buenaventura and Palmira with Opening Pathways programs.

The Alvaralice Foundation becomes the operational agency of the second Social Impact Bond from Cali Progresses with Employment.

Recognition by Bogotá Web Fest of Colombian Women: a Collective Biography, as the best interactive project.

An alliance is begun with the Johanna Ortiz company, to train in skillsets for women employment in haute couture.

Implementation of a pilot project to adapt the “Cure Violence” model to Cali’s specific context, beginning with a project known as Opening Pathways in settlements in Comuneros 1 and Charco Azul neighborhoods.

Creation of Colombian Women: a Collective Biography, a transmedia narrative platform, based on the book “Las mujeres colombianas. Su lucha por romper el silencio” (Colombian Women: Their Struggle to Break the Silence), and research by Elena Garces Echavarría.

The Alvaralice Foundation won a US $60,000 grant from the Interamerican Bank’s Multilateral Development Investment Fund, to implement the “Cure Violence” model in Cali.

The Youth on Course program was selected from among the fifteen best Inclusive employment programs for Colombia-s vulnerable population in a joint study by USAD, ACDI/VOCA, ANDI (National Association of Colombian Entrepreneurs), the ANDI Foundation and the Corona Foundation.

María Eugenia Garces Echavarria, president of the Alvaralice Foundation, was honored with the Medal of Merit by Cali’s Society of Public Improvements, for her outstanding performance in social development efforts for the City and the region, benefitting and strengthening low-income communities.

Youth on Course was recognized Interamerican by the Development Bank’s Multilateral Investment Fund.

The Foundation began to its patronage of Our Lady of The Assumption (INSA), a private school serving Cali’s vulnerable communities.

Youth on Course, a youth employment program was begun, based the on International Youth Foundation (IYF) methodology.

The second “We are the Pacific” Night of Stars fundraiser was held.

A feasibility study for the City of Cali was carried out as part of a violence prevention program known as “Cure Violence”.

February 25, the President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, officially inaugurated “We Are the Pacific” Cultural Technocenter.

First stage of construction of “We Are the Pacific” Cultural Technocenter was completed, and activities began.

Cornerstone for “We Are the Pacific” (Cultural Technocenter) was laid.

“We are Pacific” 2011 Night of Stars fundraiser, for construction and resources for “We are the Pacific” Cultural Technocenter was held, with more than 400 guests.

The Foundation leads a private-public alliance to build Tecnocentro Cultural Somos Pacífico (we are the Pacific Cultural Technocenter). The national opening ceremony was held at the Palacio de Nariño, presidential residence and office of the executive branch of government.

“Microfinance and Building Peace” symposium, with 80 international and 100 national panelists, presidents of IDB and CAF, President and Vice president of Colombia and more than 2000 attendees.

“Reintegration of Youth in Conflict with the Law” symposium, with IDB, Javeriana University Cali, and Alvaralice Foundation.

International seminar “Track Two Diplomacy and Humanitarian Agreements”, Canada, Javeriana University Cali, and Alvaralice Foundation.

Congress of the Republic of Colombia bestows the Simon Bolivar Order of Democracy Award (Commander’s Cross degree) on the Alvaralice Foundation.

Governor’s Office of Valle del Cauca department grants the Alvaralice Foundation the Order of Confederated Cities award.

Participation in Regional Report on Human Development in Valle del Cauca Department by UNPD, NGOs, universities in Cali, Acción Social and IOM.

Restorative Rural and Urban Justice, Coexistence and Peace in Colombia project carried out by USAID, IOM, Javeriana University, Vallenpaz, Alvaralice Foundation, Paz y Bien, and Corona Foundation.

Meeting in Paris, “Humanitarian Agreements and Construction of Peace” and elaboration of a document in collaboration with the Centro Internacional de Toledo para la Paz (CITpax) for the Colombian government and other entities.

“Transitional Justice” workshop held in Bogota, organized by Alvaralice Foundation, International for Center Transitiona/ Justice ICTJ USAID/IOM, Tinker Foundation and the Office of the Vicepresident of Colombia.

“Colombia Challenges Poverty” symposium was held. Keynote Speaker, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Muhammad Yunis, invited by Alvaralice Foundation and Fundación de Paz y Bien.

Civic Prize for a Better City — Cali was launched. The program is operated by the Alvaralice Foundation, in alliance with other organizations.

United Nations grants Consultative Status to the Alvaralice Foundation.

International symposium “Restorative Justice and Peace in Colombia”, with participation of Nobel Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu and 1600 attendees.

Cali: How Are We Doing? program was created, led by Cali’s Chamber of Commerce

The founders become members of the Synergos Institute’s Global Philanthropists’ Circle.

Approval of the Restorative Peace and Justice in Colombia project, with funds from the Global Development Alliance — USAID.

With support of Alvaralice Foundation and a USAID grant from Restorative Peace and Justice in Colombia, Fundación Paz y Bien is able to expand Francisco Hope Homes to eastern Cali and the City of Palmira.

The Alvaralice Foundation is established and registered in Cali’s Chamber of Commerce.

The Alvaralice Foundation begins to support Francisco Hope Homes), run by Fundación Paz y Bien and named in honor of Francisco, son of Emma Garces and Anthony Hope.