CRS Partners in Colombia

The National Secretariat for Social Ministry

The National Secretariat for Social Ministry (SNPS) is a member organization of the Caritas Internationalis Confederation and leads the Catholic Church's Pastoral for Peace and Human Rights at the national level. SNPS has been an important force in the strengthening and empowerment of civil society, in promoting a culture of peace, and in supporting dioceses in their efforts to advance peacebuilding and human rights. The Human Mobility (Migration) Pastoral advocates for the rights of people displaced by the conflict in Colombia. In addition to supporting the dioceses in their pastoral plans, SNPS engages in awareness campaigns on a national level, including the annual Week for Peace, International Human Rights Day, Nonviolence Toward Women Day, the Day of Prayer for Peace, Migrants Day, national reconciliation congresses, and other broad-based efforts for peace.

Quibdó Diocese

Catholic Relief Services has worked with the Diocese of Quibdó since 1999 to provide an integrated response to the needs of Afro-Colombian and indigenous communities. In 2005, the Diocese of Quibdó was awarded the prestigious National Peace Award, in recognition of its commitment and work in the protection of Afro-Colombian, indigenous and mestizo people in the Pacific Chocó region. The Diocese of Quibdó and the joint program of SNPS and CRS Colombia provide emergency and protection programming throughout Chocó.

El Centro de Investigación y Educación Popular/Program for Peace of the Jesuits

The Jesuit Program for Peace in Colombia and CRS' In Solidarity with Colombia program advance advocacy and solidarity efforts with their counterparts in the U.S. Catholic community.

The Alliance of Social and Related Organizations

The Alliance of Social and Related Organizations is a coalition responsible for overseeing cooperative efforts, complying with the recommendations of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. The coalition develops proposals for nongovernmental organizations and participates in the work of U.N. agencies and cooperating agencies.

Foundation Network for Development and Peace in Montes de Maria

Foundation Network for Development and Peace in Montes de Maria is a Catholic and Mennonite initiative operating near the Caribbean coast. In an area experiencing violent conflict, the foundation promotes development and peace programs in 14 municipalities in northeastern Colombia.