WHO WE ARE
Talita Kum School* offers a chance of education to up to 40 children with special educational needs who would not be accepted or would struggle in the Colombian education system.
The school was founded fifteen years ago by Roberto Martignago who was then in charge of a rehabilitation school for street children, but who saw there was a need for disabled and disadvantaged children locally
Please read more about what the parents and teachers say about the school here.
The school is now run by Sonia Diaz with the support of another teacher, Amanda, and volunteers from the community. Below is just one of the quotes from testimonials – there are more here.
“My name is LEIDY BOLAÑOS I am the mother of MARIA ALEJANDRA ILES, who entered the Talita-kum Educational Center from the age of four and a half till transition, which allowed her to integrate and develop as a person and acquire knowledge that helped her to learn values such as respect, companionship, and love for others, especially children with special educational needs.”
*If you are wondering where the name Talita Kum comes from, it is an Aramaic phrase meaning “arise little girl”. It is a quote attributed to Jesus in the New Testament when he takes Jairus’s daughter gently by the hand and raises her up. However, Talita Kum School is a secular school and welcomes all religious and non-religious denominations.
FUNDING – we need your help
Talita Kum School is funded by charitable donations from individuals, organisations and a small amount is raised from fees from those parents who can pay them.
This school is in a poor area of Colombia it is hard to find donors. We send every pound you give to the school. We are a UK registered charity (Registered Charity Number 1172220) and have no overhead costs in the UK.*
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