This initiative, launched by PSA students in response to the food crisis exacerbated by the pandemic, seeks to regenerate ecosystems while strengthening food sovereignty.
Rooted in agroforestry, the project integrates trees into agricultural landscapes, balancing food production with environmental restoration. It mobilizes entire communities to protect trees, establish productive units for household consumption and local markets, and raise awareness about deforestation and climate change.
22,000 fruit and timber trees planted in Córdoba, Sucre, Atlántico, Bolívar, Cesar, La Guajira, Cauca, and Valle del Cauca.
Adopted and cared for by 1,000 individuals and 45 organizations, ensuring their survival and growth.
Developed a digital platform and smartphone app (Android-compatible) to track each tree’s location and growth.
Established three community nurseries, each producing ~1,000 seedlings annually.
Created 859 household gardens and 77 agricultural plots, providing food for around 2,000 people.
According to the National Climate Risk Analysis presented in Colombia’s l Third National Communication on Climate Change,
the country is among the most vulnerable in the world to the impacts of climate change. Its unique physical, geographic, economic, social, and biodiversity characteristics make every region susceptible to climate stress.
The study shows that 100% of the national territory faces some level of climate risk across six key dimensions:
Alarmingly, 56% of the national territory is already classified as “high risk.” The Caribbean and Andean regions stand out as particularly vulnerable.
Food security is one of the most urgent concerns. In these regions, the majority of municipalities fall into the medium to high risk categories. Shifts in rainfall and temperature are disrupting agricultural land use, which is expected to affect both the supply and demand of crops and livestock.
The reality is stark: the very regions where FUNDAEC is most active are also those facing the highest rates of food insecurity in Colombia. According to the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE), more than 45% of households in these regions have struggled to access enough nutritious food over the past year.
Put simply, nearly one in two families in these areas are living with food insecurity—making the need for sustainable solutions not only urgent, but life-defining.
SIEMBRA VIDA / SOWING LIFE is a vivid portrayal of communities in action—sharing their voices, their images, and their hopes. The film captures both the early impacts of the project and the immense potential that lies within local people as they nurture their land and each other.
More than a record of achievements, Sowing Life is a call to action. It invites individuals and institutions alike to recognize their role as guardians of nature—restoring balance through tree planting, cultivating local food systems, and protecting the ecosystems that sustain us all.
