Medellín Rainbow isn't just a travel guide.
It's a mission.
Every day, visitors fall in love with this city — the perfect weather, the vibrant culture, the warmth of the people. But behind the Instagram photos and the rooftop bars, there's another reality. Children growing up on the streets. Kids who should be in school but are working. Families trapped in cycles of poverty that seem impossible to escape.
The Problem Feels Impossible
When you see how poverty affects children here — really see it — the scale of the problem can feel paralyzing.
The truth is, it would take trillions of dollars to solve it entirely.
And we can't.
But here's what we can do.
We can solve it entirely for one child.
We can give one kid a safe place to sleep, an education, a future.
And if we can do it for one, we can do it for two. And then three.
Maybe that doesn't change the overall statistics. Maybe it doesn't move the needle on global poverty.
But for some kids — for these kids — it changes everything.
That's why Medellín Rainbow exists.
We're building partnerships with verified local organizations that provide real, lasting support to children in need. No guilt trips. No empty promises. Just a simple way for visitors who want to give back to do so effectively.
Unlike handing money to children on the street — which often perpetuates cycles of dependency and exploitation — we connect you with organizations that create real change: education, safe housing, family support, and pathways out of poverty.
Children's Stories
We're currently working with local foundations to bring you authentic stories from children whose lives can be transformed with your help.
Every name will be changed to protect their privacy, but every word will be real.
These aren't pleas for money. They're simply honest accounts of what life looks like for these kids — and what becomes possible when someone decides to help.
Get Involved
Want to be notified when this launches? Or do you represent an organization that works with vulnerable children in Medellín?
We'd love to hear from you.
brendan@medellinrainbow.com