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In communities across Colombia, the lingering effects of trauma—especially among women who have survived domestic and gender-based violence perpetuated by the guerrilla and other local violent subversive forces are profound , and access to compassionate, evidence-based mental health care remains limited or nonexistent. That’s where Commit and Act Colombia (CAA Colombia) steps in: with heart, evidence-based practices supported in science, and community at the center of change.

Can you imagine sending your children on a one-and-a-half-hour walk to school along a busy highway? Probably not. This is exactly why many children in a poor, rural area near Freetown never attended school. The Initiative Begins Pastor Abu Bockarie, whom we have known for many years, had connections to the affected villages and approached the Klepper family about supporting the construction of a school (Stephie Klepper is our treasurer at CAA Germany). At first, 27 children

In Sierra Leone, the situation regarding contraception, teenage pregnancies, and reproductive health is challenging. According to recent data, the rate of teenage pregnancies remains high: around 21 % of girls aged 15–19 have already had a child or are pregnant , and many more begin family planning before the age of 20 ( Data: UNFPA Sierra Leone Annual Report 2024 : https://sierraleone.unfpa.org/en/topics/family-planning ) . At the same time, relatively few women and girls u

Do you remember? Three years ago, the Munich-based company Ketek donated a tractor to our partner organization in Sierra Leone. This tractor was more than just a machine, it marked the beginning of a movement that was meant to sustainably support many families. A Brief Look Back The tractor was intended to help fight hunger in the region, a challenge that became even more urgent due to crises such as the war in Ukraine. Many African countries, including Sierra Leone, rely hea