We believe in the power of change. Our greatest legacy is to empower future generations and promote concrete actions for the preservation of the heritage of the Salto de Tequendama region.
It has been more than 25 years of work which, thanks to the support of our collaborators, has translated into tangible results. With every action we have undertaken under the El Salto Tiene Porvenir project, we have sought to make a positive impact not only on the ecosystem but also on the community living in the region and on each person who takes part in our awareness-raising activities.
The following are the main outcomes of our work:
Union and Perseverance
...of restored cloud forest (+7,000 trees planted), enabling the recovery of water sources and the return of native flora and fauna species.
Inclusion of the Tequendama Falls in the Bogotá River Court Ruling (2014) and official support for a minimum flow (The Falls must always have water!).
We submitted the project to the Ministry of Culture for the declaration of the Tequendama Falls House Museum and its surroundings as a Property of Cultural Interest of Colombia.
…including over 120 insects, more than 100 plant species, and 26 mammals, researched and recorded in the flora and fauna inventories developed with the support of the National University of Colombia.
The «Biography of the Tequendama Falls» (1,400 copies) and «Bochica’s Castle» (1,000 copies) are the result of extensive research that compiles the historical legacy of the waterfall and the h...
...participate in our ecological agriculture training programs to transform current systems and ensure the sustainable development of the region.
...and discussion forums where we have raised awareness about the issue at both national and international levels. We have also signed several cooperation agreements with public and private sectors.
...press coverage about our work, which has gradually allowed the Salto de Tequendama to recover its positive image and former prominence.
...people have learned from the exhibitions at Casa Museo Tequendama since its opening to the public on weekends.
with the national and international community that have contributed financial and human resources to the recovery of the Salto de Tequendama.
...people including children, youth, and adults have participated in environmental awareness campaigns. (Over 20,000 from communities along the Bogotá River banks)
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the United Nations' blueprint for achieving a sustainable future for all. As part of this global effort, in 2018 we joined as allies in the Action Campaign for the SDGs and contributed to the development of the global MY World 2030 survey in Colombia, to understand the public's opinion on the challenges humanity faces today.
Our impact can be primarily framed around the following SDGs:
Through reforestation and wildlife reintegration actions, we protect the cloud forest, a very important ecosystem for preserving the region's water sources. Additionally, we support and strengthen the participation of local communities and visitors in improving water management.
At the Tequendama House Museum and the El Porvenir Farm Reserve, we aim to implement policies aimed at promoting sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes the culture and products of the Salto de Tequendama region.
We join the fight against climate change and, for that reason, we improve our adaptive capacity through the preservation of the cloud forest, essential for carbon sequestration and climate stabilization. We raise awareness among our visitors about adaptation and mitigation of climate change.
We contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of ecosystems and the protection of their biological diversity through our agroforestry programs and the use of silvopastoral plots. We work to end deforestation in the area by planting native species, thus recovering degraded local forests.
