success stories
‘Sumando Voluntades’ Volunteer Program
Implemented in 2024
1.796 lives transformed
Carried out in 8 countries (Colombia, Panama, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Uruguay, Chile, Brasil, Peru)
and 15 cities (Medellín, Apartadó, Cartagena, Cali, Barranquilla, Pereira, Cúcuta, Bucaramanga, Bogotá, Lima , Santiago de Chile, Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Montevideo, Santo Domingo, Panama City).
Project Description
Fundación SURA chose us as strategic allies to carry out the ‘Sumando Voluntades’ corporate volunteering program simultaneously in eight countries and 17 cities. Our team led the planning, implementation and follow-up of the event, in which 1,796 volunteers participated in 29 locations, including parks, libraries and cultural spaces. With this project, we aimed to create a meaningful day of collaboration for both the volunteers and the communities.
What was their need?
Fundación SURA needed a strategic partner with the ability to simultaneously coordinate corporate volunteering in eight countries and 17 cities. It wasn't just about logistics: they were looking for a deeply meaningful experience for both volunteer employees and the communities benefiting from their efforts. They needed seamless implementation that reflected their institutional values, ensuring impact, territorial coordination and methodological rigor.
What was our proposal?
At Indeleble Social, we offered to become a true extension of the Foundation. We designed a comprehensive support plan that included logistical and methodological planning, community partner management, venue selection, volunteer coordination and impact assessment. We didn't just run an event: we co-created a regional experience with a local and culturally relevant focus, aligning each intervention with the realities of the territory.
What did we achieve?
We carried out simultaneous initiatives across 29 high-value community spaces such as libraries, parks and sports centers directly impacting local communities. We successfully aligned local needs with the Foundation’s goals, creating opportunities for volunteers to have a transformative experience. Most notably, many communities continued improving these spaces on their own, demonstrating ownership and social sustainability. Indeleble didn’t just facilitate a volunteer day; it helped spark community processes that go beyond the moment.
‘Dejando Huella’ Volunteer Program
Implemented in 2024
514 lives transformed
Carried out in 12 Colombian cities (Medellín, Bello, Caldas, La Unión, Malambo, Yumbo, Bogotá, Piedecuesta, Tuluá , Santa Marta , Cartagena , Lebrija)
Project Description
For the third consecutive year, Fundación Postobón trusted us to lead 'Dejando Huella', its corporate volunteer program. Together, we traveled to eight departments across Colombia, carrying out activities where Postobón employees meet face-to-face with communities to plant trees, paint murals and, above all, build relationships. These experiences have taken place in schools, recycling stations and protected areas, turning each activity into an opportunity to reflect, share and work together for social and environmental wellbeing. At Indeleble, we have accompanied the Foundation in creating meaningful experiences that strengthen the bond between the company, volunteers and the community.
What was their need?
Fundación Postobón was looking for more than just a logistics operator: it wanted a partner that understood the essence of its volunteer program, connecting it with its pillars of sustainability and community strengthening. The intention was to inspire its employees toward real causes, creating environmental and social impact that was tangible, measurable and emotionally meaningful.
What was our proposal?
We created a methodological strategy focused on individual volunteers and aligned it with the Foundation's corporate objectives. We proposed an experiential activity to connect action with purpose, adapting each day to the local reality of the plants and regions. From artistic projects to planting in protected areas, each activity was designed to leave a footprint on the territory, the communities and the hearts of the volunteers.
What did we achieve?
In three years, we developed 40 artistic and eight environmental volunteer sessions in eight departments of the country. We achieved a satisfaction level of 99.5%, which speaks for itself about the emotional and organizational impact of the program. We left our footprint on communities, natural environments and Postobón's internal culture, enhancing a volunteer model that is a benchmark for transformation and sustainability.
Comfama Inspiration
Implemented in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
3837 transformed lives
Carried out in 6 municipalities (Medellín, Girardota, Itagui, Envigado, Carmen de Viboral, Rionegro)
Project description
We have been operators of the Inspiración Comfama program since 2019, a program that welcomes children and teenagers to explore different worlds of life through experiences or learning paths that allow them to discover their tastes, passions and interests, as well as develop their abilities and skills.
At Indeleble Social, we design experiences around creativity, empathy, assertive communication and teamwork. We mobilize the soul, question routines and contribute to personal development to build a more conscious future that is connected to its environment.
What was their need?
Comfama wanted to spark creativity and critical thinking in children and young people from elementary school to eleventh grade (the highest level of high school education in Colombia), connecting them with their interests, talents and passions. Their goal was to inspire them beyond the classroom through experiences that encouraged exploration, expression and free learning.
What was our proposal?
We designed educational experiences for each high school grade level, integrating artistic, playful and storytelling-focused tools into experiential workshops tailored to their interests. Each space was designed to be an opportunity for authentic connection, where students could discover, create, and express themselves without pressure or judgment, developing key social-emotional skills for their life project.
What did we achieve?
We created environments where thousands of young people could discover new ways of seeing themselves and the world. They developed skills such as empathy, creativity, collaborative work and assertive communication, all through art and games. This project not only inspired students but also demonstrated that human and emotional development is essential for the future of our communities.
Young Business Leadership
Implemented in 2024
108 transformed lives
Carried out in Medellín Antioquia
Project Description
In 2024, we supported Comfama Companies in the planning and execution of the third cohort of the Young Business Leadership program, designed to train young leaders capable of driving transformation and generating shared social value from within their organizations.
Our involvement included selecting participants, structuring thematic content, coordinating with experts, and developing practical projects that enabled the participants to apply what they learned and contribute solutions to specific challenges within their companies.
What was their need?
Comfama-affiliated companies needed to strengthen the transformational leadership of their young talent. They were looking for a rigorous, relevant training program aligned with both organizational values and participant expectations.
What was our proposal?
We designed a pedagogical path tailored to business realities and the profile of young professionals, combining technical knowledge with the development of soft skills. Through a participatory and flexible methodology, we ensured meaningful learning spaces connected to real-world work environments.
What did we achieve?
We delivered a high-quality educational experience, built on continuous collaboration and effective communication with the client. We adapted and refined the content based on emerging needs throughout the process, ensuring training that aligned with organizational goals and delivered strong value to the young participants.
Unisinos University Mission
Implemented in 2024
36 transformed lives
Carried out in Medellín Antioquia
Project Description
In collaboration with the Xavierian Pontifical University (Pontificia Universidad Javeriana), we designed and carried out the strategic planning of a college internship for students from Unisinos University (Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos) in Brazil.
The aim was to bring students closer to Medellin-based companies and contexts that promote innovation, broadening their perspectives and knowledge on the subject.
What was their need?
The Universidad Javeriana needed expert support in Medellín to design and implement an internship for students from Unisinos (Brazil), focused on exploring innovation and social leadership initiatives within the local ecosystem. They were looking for a hands-on experience that would combine academic learning with a deep connection to the territory.
What was our proposal?
We proposed a comprehensive experience centered around three pillars: innovation, entrepreneurship and social leadership. We curated a program of visits, workshops, and meetings with key players in the ‘Emerging Antioquia’ ecosystem, showcasing transformative initiatives that offered the students an inspiring, broad and grounded vision of Medellín.
What did we achieve?
We delivered an enriching experience that significantly contributed to the students’ personal and professional development. We introduced them to a resilient, creative and vibrant Medellin, where innovation is built from a social foundation. The internship became a cultural bridge and a source of inspiration for future leaders committed to change.
InnoLab: School of Young Leaders for the Regeneration of Food Systems
Implemented in 2024
42 transformed lives
Carried out in San Carlos y San Rafael Antioquia
Project Description
We designed and implemented the methodology and learning path for InnoLab 2024 – Elementales, a three-day gathering that brought together 42 young people from various subregions of Antioquia, each with diverse backgrounds and perspectives on the regeneration of food systems. This event aimed to strengthen participants’ projects focused on food systems regeneration.
What was their need?
The Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) needed a creative, collaborative, and deeply meaningful methodology for their annual InnoLab 2024 gathering—one that would mobilize young leaders around food systems regeneration. They also wanted to strengthen participant connections and foster a sense of action-driven community.
What was our proposal?
We designed a three-day educational experience based on symbolic elements (earth, water, fire, and air) and the cycles of food life (planting, nurturing, preparing, and harvesting). This narrative served as the backbone of an immersive methodology that encouraged systems thinking, emotional connection, and collaborative prototyping of sustainable solutions.
What did we achieve?
We created a space where ideas took root within a community. Participants not only developed practical solutions but also deepened their bonds as a network. The methodology fostered active listening, emotional-driven innovation, and genuine commitment. Today, FOLU recognizes InnoLab as a seedbed of regenerative transformation led by youth.
Impact measurement route
Implemented in 2023
Carried out in Medellín Antioquia
Project Description
To build a methodological roadmap for measuring social impact, based on the definition of impact, the macroprocesses and processes of the Pontifical Bolivarian University (UPB, for its acronym in Spanish) as well as global indexes that define social well-being.
What was their need?
UPB sought to understand and define how to rigorously and meaningfully measure the university’s real impact on society—beyond traditional academic indicators.
What was our proposal?
We designed a methodological roadmap that aligned UPB’s institutional processes with national and international benchmarks for measuring social impact. We proposed a conceptual standardization of what “impact” means for the university, validating its processes and macroprocesses from a perspective of social contribution and institutional relevance.
What did we achieve?
Today, UPB has a shared framework for understanding its social impact, with clear guidelines for measuring it across different aspects. This progress enables the university to make strategic decisions, communicate its contribution to society more clearly and guide its efforts toward purposeful, evidence-based educational transformation.
‘Sustainable Antioquia’ Routes:
Cartama Province and Western Subregion
Implemented in 2021
28 participants and 206 beneficiaries
Carried out in 11 municipalities in Cartama province (Caramanta, Fredonia, Jericó, La Pintada, Montebello, Pueblorrico, Santa Bárbara, Támesis, Tarso, Valparaíso y Venecia) y 19 Western municipalities in Antioquia (Abriaquí, Cañasgordas, Dabeiba, Frontino, Peque, Uramita, Anzá, Armenia, Buriticá, Caicedo, Ebéjico, Giraldo, Heliconia, Liborina, Olaya, Sabanalarga, San Jerónimo, Santa Fe de Antioquia, Sopetrán)
Project Description
This project aims to collectively build a sustainable development vision adapted to territorial context, connecting abilities, individuals and strategic projects, generating key information for public and private decision-making based on the SDGs.
What was their need?
Proantioquia needed a comprehensive and shared understanding of the social, economic, environmental, and institutional dynamics of two strategic subregions of Antioquia in order to guide concrete actions, mobilize territorial alliances, and promote local compliance with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
What was our proposal?
We proposed a Participatory Territorial Diagnosis strategy with four key components: Development of a technical baseline aligned with the SDGs and the 5P framework (People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships).
Mapping and characterization of stakeholders with leadership and action capacity. Identification and analysis of local initiatives that contribute to sustainable development. Provision of collaborative workshops to validate, complement and co-create a vision of a sustainable future built from the territory.
What did we achieve?
The process resulted in a deep, actionable snapshot of the territory—legitimized by local stakeholders—that now serves as a foundation for strategic social investment. An ecosystem of partners with clearly defined roles was consolidated, along with a shared roadmap aligned with the 2030 Agenda and a governance structure that brings together the public, private and community sectors. This case demonstrates how participatory territorial planning can become a real lever for sustainable development.
Taparales Governance
Implemented from 2022 to 2024
24 participants and 179 beneficiaries
Carried out in Taparales Antioquia
Project Description
Since 2022, we have been supporting the peace signatories in Dabeiba by strengthening the social foundation of the Agroprogreso Cooperative through both individual and associative assessments. The goal was to implement a capacity-building plan to promote the socio-economic reintegration of the signatory population.
By 2024, Proantioquia aimed to strengthen the governance of the Taparales property by working with the peace signatories of the Agroprogreso Cooperative to design a sustainable socio-productive strategy for the land, based on Nature-Based Solutions.
What was their need?
Proantioquia faced the challenge of enhancing the organizational capacities and collective leadership of the Agroprogreso Cooperative, located in a rural area with significant potential but limited in terms of management, cohesion, and long-term productive vision.
What was our proposal?
We proposed a progressive roadmap starting with territorial data collection and culminating in the construction of a socio-productive governance model. The approach was community-driven, associative and based on the real dynamics of the territory, allowing for the co-creation of capacity-building plans and the definition of a viable and sustainable roadmap aligned with local resources and capabilities.
What did we achieve?
We implemented a governance model that improved the cooperative’s organizational performance from 61% to 73%, reaching a high level. Additionally, we co-created a socio-productive strategy with clear short-, medium- and long-term goals, integrating Nature-Based Solutions. The project not only strengthened technical and social skills but also positioned the cooperative as a key stakeholder in the sustainable development of the territory.
Impactful Communities – Cartagena
Implemented in 2024
Carried out in Cartagena Colombia
Project Description
Fundación Grupo BIOS aimed to understand the territorial dynamics of Cartagena and identify key projects and actors leading social initiatives to address community needs. This knowledge would serve as the foundation for defining their social investment strategy in the region.
What was their need?
The Foundation needed a comprehensive territorial diagnosis to understand Cartagena’s social dynamics, identify key stakeholders, and uncover evidence-based investment opportunities aligned with their institutional mission.
What did we propose?
We proposed mapping impactful communities through a combination of territorial social network analysis and the identification of projects and initiatives in areas such as fishing, the environment, rural development, gender and the youth. This process was supported by a relationship-building strategy to strengthen the community ecosystem and facilitate strategic decision-making.
What did we achieve?
We delivered a robust diagnosis with key insights into prioritized localities, a database of stakeholders and projects, and a social profile aligned with the Foundation’s interests. This output became the compass for guiding strategic social investments in the territory, fostering deep, sustainable and focused impact.
Rural Women – HIT Social
Implemented in 2023
56 transformed lives
Carried out in 4 departments of Colombia
(Santa Bárbara - Santander Roncesvalles - Tolima Guacarí y Bugalagrande - Valle del Cauca)
Project Description
Strengthening plan focused on entrepreneurship and inner development with a gender-based approach. It also included support in the implementation of seed capital provided by Fundación Postobón.
What was their need?
Fundación Postobón sought to close the income gap for rural women by empowering them as economic leaders in their communities through the development of entrepreneurial abilities and access to seed capital.
What was our proposal?
We designed a comprehensive economic empowerment process based on three pillars:
1. Training in business models and enterprise management for rural women’s associations.
2. Baseline diagnosis to understand current socio-economic conditions.
3. Seed capital allocation tailored to each business’s stage, guided by technical and sustainability criteria.
What did we achieve?
We trained 56 women in practical entrepreneurship tools and supported the consolidation of four women-led associations, which collectively received $46,000,000 COP in seed capital. A baseline was established to track economic progress, and collective self-management capacities were strengthened, generating not only income but also confidence, autonomy and support networks among rural women entrepreneurs.
Methodological Tool Design
Implemented in 2024
Carried out in Copacabana Antioquia
Project Description
To design and create a pedagogical tool to train rural communities and other stakeholders of Fundación Haceb’s stakeholders in the efficient use of household appliances.
What was their need?
Through their Foundation, Haceb aimed to raise awareness among urban and rural communities about the environmental impact of everyday use of household appliances. The goal was to convey this technical knowledge in a clear, playful and inclusive way for diverse crowds, from children to adults, creating awareness and promoting sustainable practices.
What was our proposal?
We designed a pedagogical tool as a portable experience laboratory. We proposed an educational strategy adaptable to different territories and communities, with content focused on environmental, social and economic practices for the responsible use of household appliances. The tool combined dynamism, accessible language, and direct experimentation to achieve a genuine understanding of the contents.
What did we achieve?
We created the “Portable Experiential Lab,” a mobile educational tool that teaches people—through fun and hands-on activities—how to use washing machines, stoves and refrigerators more consciously. This initiative has been implemented in schools, community boards and neighborhoods, promoting energy savings and water conservation through games, challenges and experiments. Today, the tool stands as an innovative initiative by Haceb to help build sustainable communities through everyday actions.
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