Thank you for visiting our fundraising page  !!!!!
Even though the walk has been completed... Please dig deep and sponsor us online - Simon & Sandra & Jane "The Rainbow" deserve it! AND more importantly it's a top charity!!!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Children Of The Andes will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

CHILDREN OF THE ANDES THAMES WALK

Children of The Andes (COTA) is a UK registered charity that provides support to Colombia's most vulnerable children by working in partnership with local NGOs.
COTA was established in 1991 to support children living on the streets and in the sewers of Bogotá, following a documentary by the British film-maker Desmond Wilcox. Today it has expanded its support to over 20 projects partners assisting thousands of children affected by poverty and violence.

Colombia is the 4th largest country in South America and has a population of 45.6 million. Colombia is often described as a country of contradictions. Rich in natural resources and scenes of astounding natural beauty but is also home to one of the world's most brutal and complex conflicts.
For over 4 decades, the country has been embroiled in an armed conflict between paramilitaries, guerrilla groups and state armed forces. This conflict has had enormous impact on the lives of millions of people. Recent estimates place the number of displaced at more than 3 million (9% of the total population). A large number of those displaced are children. Children also make up more than half of those most affected by poverty, hunger and insecurity, and suffer disproportionately from limited or lack of access to housing, healthcare, humanitarian aid and education.

So please sponsor us in retrospect or donate here to make a difference to these children!

Many, many thanks for your support.