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In our mission to protect, nurture, and educate abandoned children, The Emiliani Project blog highlights mission trips to Colombia including personal stories from volunteers who contribute to helping children live healthy and fulfilling lives, from childhood through early adulthood. This includes a home, nutritious meals, formal education, medical care, counseling, and a loving and caring environment. We work with all children in need, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or gender.

If you’d like to join us for a mission trip to Colombia, check out our volunteer page for more info.

On a mission trip to Colombia meet The Emiliani Project children having fun
18
Nov

7 Reasons to Go on a Mission Trip to Colombia with The Emiliani Project

Going on a mission trip to Colombia is a unique experience. Mission trips offer unique opportunities for personal growth, community service, and cultural exchange. The Emiliani Project, through its work in Medellín, Colombia, provides a meaningful mission trip experience for volunteers passionate about helping orphaned and abandoned children. Here are seven reasons why a mission...
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One year anniversary for The Emiliani Project
16
Oct

The Emiliani Project – One Year Anniversary

In July 2024, we celebrated the one-year anniversary of our home in Medellín, Hogar de Cristo. We returned to the Hogar with our summer mission trip team to celebrate our anniversary together and to serve our children. During this wonderful trip we were able to bring together kids from the Gente Unida children’s home (Hogar Bohio de Maria) and Hogar de Cristo...
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pergola built by Eagle Scouts for volunteer project
12
Apr

Eagle Scout Project – Brothers Bring Joy to Displaced Children

Eagle Scout Project for The Emiliani Project. Tommy and Johnny Midtlyng may seem like ordinary American teenagers, but these impressive Eagle Scouts and brothers have undertaken extraordinary efforts to bring joy to displaced children in Colombia. Inspired by their Grandfather’s Colombian roots and passion for service, the brothers are pursuing their respective projects with The...
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The Emiliani Project group volunteer pic
11
Mar

My Life-Changing Journey with Emiliani!

It’s hard to describe the joy and purpose I’ve found through involvement with The Emiliani Project over the last decade. As a ministry focused on helping vulnerable children in Colombia, The Emiliani Project has been life-changing for me. The Start of My Journey with Emiliani I first learned about The Emiliani Project ten years ago, sitting in...
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