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Discover how technology, innovation, and cooperation transform lives.
Real stories, learnings, and reflections from the social sector.
New Longevity: Makaia's Commitment to Digital Inclusion for Older Adults
In Colombia, 63.7% of older adults do not use the internet. At Makaia, we believe the problem isn’t one of interest or ability, but of design. Learn about our commitment to the silver economy: digital channel assessments, progressive training, and partnerships that are already closing this gap.
Digital Training, Employment, and Entrepreneurship for Young People in Colombia: The LOAD Project in Action
In Colombia, 1 in 4 young people are neither studying nor working. The LOAD Project, an international cooperation initiative, aims to bridge that gap by connecting more than 1,576 young people to the digital world, employment, and entrepreneurship in Medellín, Bogotá, Cali, and Barranquilla.
Makaia at Summer Davos 2026: Five Takeaways on AI, Digital Skills, and Employment
Makaia participated in the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026 in Dalian, China. Here are the key takeaways from the event regarding artificial intelligence, digital skills, youth employment, and technological inclusion in Latin America—and how they relate to the work we’ve been doing in the region for the past twenty years.
Strengthening in order to transform: a commitment to the sustainability of social organizations in Antioquia.
From Makaia, in partnership with the Medellin Chamber of Commerce for Antioquia, we promote a comprehensive strengthening program for social organizations, aimed at enhancing digital capabilities, resource mobilization and institutional sustainability to amplify their impact in the territory.
Silver economy and digital skills: an opportunity to broaden labor inclusion from the local level
Strengthening the digital skills of people over 50 also means opening up new employment, economic and participation opportunities. Through Moviendo (LO)CAL, we promote a practical training process so that technology becomes a useful tool, close and applied to everyday life.
Technology skills for employment: the impact of Makaia's BeTek bootcamp
Learn how Makaia's BeTek bootcamp strengthens technological skills and improves the employability of people in different territories of Colombia.
A new chapter in our social support mission in Latin America and the Caribbean
Starting on December 19, 2025, the Software Donation Program in Latin America and the Caribbean will enter a new phase of its management.
Tikso 2025: Technology, innovation, and cooperation to transform social impact in Latin America
A program designed to support, strengthen, and promote non-profit organizations in Valle del Cauca, driving their institutional growth and sustainability.
Silver economy: the power of adults aged 50+ in the digital economy.
A program designed to support, strengthen, and promote non-profit organizations in Valle del Cauca, driving their institutional growth and sustainability.
Technology at the service of people: “Productivity Strategies with Digital Tools”.
Work and personal environments demand more efficient management of time and resources. In this context, digital tools not only simplify tasks, but also boost creativity, strengthen collaboration, and facilitate more informed decisions.