We are a non-profit social incubator based in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. We support community-led projects aimed at improving the quality of education, to end cycles of violence, promote sustainable social and economic development and improve quality of life.
The InspirAcción Foundation is a non-profit social incubator based in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. We support community-led projects aimed at improving the quality, coverage and effectiveness of education. Latin America is the most unequal region in the world: in 2014, 10% of its population concentrated more than 75% of the region’s total wealth. This has a destructive impact on economic growth and social cohesion, which translates into low quality of life for millions of people. We are convinced that education and empowerment are the best tools to fight these inequalities. By providing inspired citizens with the resources and tools to fulfill their projects, we aspire to promote sustainable and inclusive patterns of growth that put communities first. We believe that every citizen can change the world if we turn inspiration into action. Latin America has achieved significant progress in expanding the level of access to basic education. However, it still faces high dropout rates, low student achievement and strong educational inequalities. Our vision for Latin America is that of a region where every person has access to free, equitable and good-quality education. The InspirAcción Foundation empowers inspired communities to be the drivers of this change.
Diego was born and raised in Cartagena, Colombia, and is now a student of political science and latin american studies. His dream is to help lift 100 000 people out of poverty: this is why in 2017 he co-founded the InspirAcción Foundation. Diego has worked in Ghana and Morocco and is passionate about educational policy. He currently manages the InspirAccion Foundation and takes care of our fundraising efforts.
Malena was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has lived in Brazil and France and
is now a student of political science and latin american studies. She is one of our founders and is
passionate about gender equality and development.
Malena currently manages the InspirAccion
Foundation and oversees the InspirAcción Challenge.
Damian was born in Poznan, Poland. Since then, he has lived in a number of places, most recently Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom. He is currently doing a Masters in Computer Science at the University College London. Damian currently manages various IT-related aspects of the InspirAcción Foundation, including the development of its website.
Astrid is part of our Cartagena team. She is the Foundation’s accountant, but most of all she helps us coordinate the meetings and work of our grassroots organizers. Efficient, resourceful and always ready to help, Astrid is a key member of InspirAcción.
Ana Mercedes, or “Any”, is part of our Cartagena team. She manages and keeps track of the Foundation’s legal files, coordinates our expenditures and keeps contact with our providers. Multi-skilled and motivated, Any also participates in the meetings with our grassroots organizers.
Ever since the InspirAcción Challenge 2018, we have been working alongside a winning team of enthusiastic social entrepreneurs.