Our history
The CEA Foundation – Hands for Change was established in 2007 to support the philanthropic initiatives of CEA-affiliated companies. During its first decade, the Foundation focused its efforts on social investments, primarily in the areas of education and health.
In late 2016, following a strategic process driven by affiliated companies and led by Accenture, the Foundation redefined its direction and began to specialize in fostering collaboration between international cooperation actors and the private sector. This shift enabled the consolidation of high-impact partnerships and projects, contributing more effectively to the development of territories across Colombia.
As a result, the Foundation has positioned itself as a catalyst for private investment, advancing four key lines of action: diversity and inclusion, health, environment, and employment and entrepreneurship.
Board of Directors
Juan Carlos Castro
Chair of the Board – Executive Director, Invest in Pacific
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Margarita Casas
Vice Chair of the Board – Partner, Sustainability and Climate Change, PwC Colombia
Camilo Arenas
Executive Director – Fundación Operación Sonrisa Colombia
Nicolás González
Director of Sustainability, Colombian Safety Council
Daniela Maturana
Social Management Lead – Comfama Empresas
Camilo Franco
Executive Director – GOYN Bogotá
Valentina Vega
Organizational Culture Manager – KPMG Colombia
