
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.


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.

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.


Corporative
Mision
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 Conscience
- Diversity
- Vanguard / Innovation
- Self-management and pro-activity
- Excellence
Our programs and projects will always reflect and meet the needs and empowerment of communities by supporting them through self-sustaining actions for social transformation.
We are tolerant and we promote different ways of thinking, believing, acting and feeling including cultural, physical and sexual. The first step for social inclusion is acceptance and respect for diversity.
We maintain a curious attitude, we are open and willing to gain new knowledge. No idea is as crazy as it seems. We are always one step ahead because we are willing to learn to go outside-the-box.
We foster the participation within an environment of tolerance among collaborators, the fulfillment of the tasks assumed and we stimulate the development of their intellectual capacities under pro-activity.
We are committed to the highest quality in the fulfilment of our activities, exceeding the expectation of the customers, consciously and efficiently.
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

Ana María Acosta

Whitney Jhoana Stevenson Seña

Anyela Quintero

Jorge Hernán Llano Ríos

Valentina Agudelo Marín

Lina Marcela Galvis Hernández

Paola Ximena Díaz Alba

Ingrid Espitia

Marcela López

José José Castillo

Juan David Hurtado

Sandra Lucía Tovar Arenas

Juan Felipe Castaño

María Alejandra Cardona Aizpurua

Ana Carolina Bermúdez Quintero

Erika Hernández

Kevyn Paternina

Luis Angel Ramírez David

Diana Calderón

Jesús López

Dagoberto Ramírez Serna

María Camila Galvis

Teresa Vélez Pinto

Diego Castillo

Juan Paublo Canizales Guzman

Catalina Villamarín Martínez

Diego Fernando Rodríguez David

Luis Osvaldo López

Juan Camilo Rueda Marín

Maira Fernanda Orozco Cardona

Alejandra Gómez González

Angela Patricia Vizcaya Piñeros

Paula Alejandra Álvarez Fino

Juan José Yepes López

Geraldine Layos Alvarez

Isabel Cristina Castro Orozco

Cristina Rosa Ruiz Martínez

Gina Alejandra Giraldo Estrada

Juan Camilo García García

Paola Muñoz Morales

Vanessa Ramírez Tapias

Juan Sebastián Álvarez

Juan Esteban Biswell

Edwin Alberto Aguirre Arango

Alejandra Ceballos

Laura María Coutin Gaviria

Daniel Esteban Castrillón Vélez

Jhon Fredy Cardona Salazar

Liliana Correa Montoya

Jhonatan Alexander Oviedo

Jonathan Da Rocha

Miguel Gaviria Ruiz

Juan Pablo Rodriguez Cano
Where we work
Accountability
- 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