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The Colombian Soles Story

A helping hand in moments of need

How It Started

Since the pandemic hit Colombia, our country’s poverty levels have increased, and some of the most affected by these unprecedented times are children. For us at Colombian Soles, children are the future of our world, and they must have the necessary tools to thrive and make this world a better place.

For this purpose, in 2020, we decided we needed to help these children in need. We saw how many families and small businesses were struggling and understood that our way to help them was to boost their sales and give the goods to children.

After the first donation of sneakers and seeing the happiness in these children’s eyes, we decided to reach even more children to provide this basic need for other underdeveloped towns throughout Colombia.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide opportunities for children in economically depressed towns in Colombia.  To see inspired, committed, and happy children by encouraging more physical activity, and improving their sense of self-worth and the communities around them.

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Values that
Represent Colombian Soles

Optimism

Empathy

Kindness

Generosity

Honesty

Discover the Faces Driving Our Foundation's Mission

Come and meet Javier – Artisan

He has been in the shoe industry for more than 25 years and today he works with us fabricating the shoes we give out to children in need.

Come and meet Mario – Artisan

He is one of the artisans that participates in the creation of the shoes we give our #children.

Get to know Dayana

She's 14 years old; Dayana's favorite food is fish & yuca. She loves the blue color, which is her favorite!

Get to Know Maria Luz Navarro – Partner

She is one of our soles partners and has been helping the community for 15 years

Get to know us

Robert Cadena and Maria Piedad are a fantastic couple, married for over sixteen years and proud parents of two lovely girls. They were born and raised in Colombia, South America, and come from a traditional Colombian family. Robert and Maria Piedad understand the importance of our younger generation and the power in our hands to impact their lives positively. With a great sense of hope and a strong will to take matters into their own hands, they feel fulfilled knowing that their small gestures bring joy and happiness into a child’s life. Robert and Maria, as founders, are passionate about Colombian Soles and hope they can provide the donations kids in their country need to thrive and become better human beings.

Get to know us

Robert Cadena and Maria Piedad are a fantastic couple, married for over sixteen years and proud parents of two lovely girls. They were born and raised in Colombia, South America, and come from a traditional Colombian family. Robert and Maria Piedad understand the importance of our younger generation and the power in our hands to impact their lives positively. With a great sense of hope and a strong will to take matters into their own hands, they feel fulfilled knowing that their small gestures bring joy and happiness into a child’s life. Robert and Maria, as founders, are passionate about Colombian Soles and hope they can provide the donations kids in their country need to thrive and become better human beings.

Let’s join forces and continue making

small gestures that change lives!

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