Community Peacemaker Teams calls on Colombian authorities to protect civilians after recent paramilitary incursion exacerbates humanitarian situation in Segovia, Antioquia
The election season in Colombia has always been accompanied by cycles of political violence, but candidates of hope insist that “There are more of us who are good.”
The township of Carrizal has declared itself a Permanent Humanitarian Refuge as communities continue to face violence, armed strikes, and economic blockades
Pray for the children who deserve to live in freedom and grow up in territories of peace
Chronicles of an announced humanitarian crisis between July 2022 and March 2023
Colombian children face grave human rights violations as armed conflict continues to intensify
Last winter’s floods destroyed food crops for the community as well as pastures which resulted in the death of livestock. Now the hot summer has dried up the land and eliminated the possibility of planting.
Community leaders face threats from paramilitary groups after blockading highways to protect the Yariguíes mountain range from environmental disaster
As a child, one of my biggest questions was where the water from the stream that passed through my neighborhood went. I would ask my
This year a record number of social leaders have been killed and CPT partner communities and organizations continue to experience intense violence
CPT really needs your support in raising $10k in September. Unfortunately, we are behind our financial targets and need your help. We want to dedicate the month of September to bringing people together around the dinner table. You can choose the date, who you invite and what you cook (though our teams have some great recipes prepared!) We’d love to hear if you’d be interested.
There’s no commitment needed at this stage.