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We are MAKAIA
MAKAIA
MAKAIA means “to build” or “to do”, in Miskito (indigenous language from Honduras). Its name represents the objective of MAKAIA: to build partnerships and relations oriented to social and economic development.
MAKAIA was born on 3 June 2006, from the vision of its three founders Catalina Escobar, Camilo Mondragón and Maria Claudia Camacho. Three Colombians who, after studying and working abroad, decided to establish an organization with the aim of contributing to the development of the country, by taking advantage of their knowledge, experience and networks.
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Between 2007 and 2012, we began to be a model for social entrepreneurship and start to work with national and international partners. We developed a pilot of social enterprise in the city’s Telecentres, participated in the conceptualization of Medellín Smart City, began a training in International Cooperation and began the relationship with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and with IREX.
We work with Beyond Access looking for a recognition for libraries as development actors. We focus on strengthening our training offer while developing mapping of opportunities for social organizations and we continue working with Colnodo and MinTIC on ICT appropriation processes in different communities.
In 2013, our online cloud-based platform was born, adapted to the administrative, management (internal and external), collaboration and knowledge needs of social organizations, and which offers them institutional strengthening tools to increase their social impact and achieve greater efficiency in meeting their goals. To develop it, we work hand in hand with important allies such as: Colnodo, Sofía Pérez de Soto Foundation, Fundación Fraternidad Medellín, among others.
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Between 2014 and 2016, the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States, declared MAKAIA part of the registered civil society organizations and with Techsoup, Google and Microsoft, we started the software donation program for the social sector. Internally, we strengthened our strategic direction. We celebrated 10 years, strengthened our international work and expanded the donation program. We also launched the module of Beneficiary Management and indicators of Nodo Ká.
From 2017 to the present, we explored into the Internet of Things (IoT), Open Data and connectivity for TV white spaces and began our work with coffee growers in Meta with ALO&Partners and Lavazza. We strengthened our Corporate Governance, making a transition and building the Strategy Management. We expanded our work with girls and young people in vulnerable situations, offering them training opportunities in technology. We started a new project of Programming and Code School for young people who neither study nor work. MAKAIA is currently recognized nationally and internationally for its experience in institutional strengthening and outstanding programs and projects focused on the development of the social sector.
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Between 2021 and 2023, we made significant progress in revamping Nodoká. We launched an updated version of the platform, offering a more intuitive and robust user experience for information management and opportunity mapping for resource mobilization.
We consolidated BeTek as a spin-off of Makaia, transforming it into an independent business unit. BeTek was born as a technology talent accelerator that identifies high-potential talent, trains them in technology roles, and connects them with employment opportunities.
After several virtual editions, Tikso returned as a in person event, impacting over 680 attendees in a hybrid format. We also experienced the first edition of the Partners and Donors Matchmaking Event
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Corporative
Purpose
We strengthen capacities for social development through technology, innovation and international cooperation.
Vision
Every person and organization has the information and knowledge to transform themselves and their communities.
Values
- Social commitment
- Cutting edge & innovation
- Diversity & inclusion
- Integrity & transparency
- Global thinking
Government Structure
Our organizational structure ensures transparency and good governance. In addition to our operational team, we have management and control bodies such as the Assembly of Founders, the Board of Directors and its advisors.
Assembly of Founders
Members of the Executive Board
María Claudia Camacho
Chief, Labor and Employment Section at Dpt.Human Development, Education and Employment, Organization of American States
Clara Inés Restrepo
Independent Consultant
María Carolina Uribe
Partner at UH Abogados
Claudia Frank
Technology Consultant
Carlos Vásquez
VP – Chief Data Officer
Rafael Arango Fonnegra
Independent Consultant
Miguel Jaramillo
Director of Administrative Engineering at EIA
Revisoría fiscal
Professional Organization of Public Accountants – ABAKO`S
Our Team
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Amalia Vélez
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Luis Angel Ramírez David
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Lina Marcela Galvis Hernández
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Edwin Alberto Aguirre Arango
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Paola Ximena Díaz Alba
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Gina Alejandra Giraldo Estrada
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Juan David Hurtado
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Jorge Hernán Llano Ríos
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Paula Alejandra Álvarez Fino
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Jhonatan Oviedo
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Miguel Gaviria Ruiz
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José José Castillo
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Marcela López
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Cristina Rosa Ruiz Martínez
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Anuar Nicolas Hernández Anaya
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Jaison Damián Labrador
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Alejandro Carvajal Llano
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Kevyn Paternina
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Jonathan Da Rocha
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Maria José García Carvajal
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Juan Esteban Biswell
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Manuela Arango Restrepo
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Carlos Andrés Gómez Almanza
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Catalina Guerrero Sánchez
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Natalia Andrea Agudelo Arias
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Stephany Vélez Sierra
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Estefanía Jiménez Mazo
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María Cecilia Pérez Marín
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Mariana Roldán Claros
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Carolina Soto Olarte
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María Paula Gil Mesa
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Paula Andrea Betancur Arias
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Laura María Arboleda Chaverra
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Catalina Villamarín Martínez
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Ingrid Espitia
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Ana Carolina Bermúdez Quintero
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María Alejandra Cardona Aizpurua
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Juan Camilo García García
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Jhon Fredy Cardona Salazar
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Said Fernando Ali Martínez
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Laura María Coutin Gaviria
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Erika Hernández
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Diana Rocio Calderón Escarraga
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María Camila Marín Álvarez
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Isabel Cristina Castro Orozco
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Juan Pablo Rodriguez Cano
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Juan Camilo Rueda Marin
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Maria Fernanda Cano Marín
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Daniela Diaz
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Marcela Aristizábal Henao
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David Javier Giraldo
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Andres Felipe Muñoz Echeverri
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Katherine Shirley Mejía
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Elsa Victoria Botero Villegas
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Jesús López
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Dagoberto Ramírez Serna
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Ana María Acosta
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Valentina Agudelo Marín
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Angela Patricia Vizcaya Piñeros
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Anyela Quintero
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Daniel Esteban Castrillón Vélez
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Diego Fernando Rodríguez David
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Danilo de Jesús Vergara Quintero
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Jorge Luis Ruiz Rodríguez
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Juan Sebastián Álvarez
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Whitney Jhoana Stevenson Seña
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Mariana Luján Álvarez
Where we work
Accountability
- Informe de gestión 2023
- Informe de gestión 2022
- Informe de gestión 2021
- Informe de gestión 2020
- Informe de gestión 2019
- Informe de gestión 2018
- Informe de gestión 2017
- Informe de gestión 2016
- Informe de gestión 2015
- Informe de gestión 2014
- Informe de gestión 2013
- Informe de gestión 2012
- Informe de gestión 2011
- Informe de gestión 2010
- Informe de gestión 2009
- Informe de gestión 2008
- Informe de gestión 2007
- Informe de gestión 2006