Casita de Belén is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting children in Cali. We welcome children in vulnerable situations due to abandonment or violence, offering them a safe and dignified environment. Through our programs, we provide psychosocial care, education, and comprehensive well-being.
Impact
IN MORE THAN SEVEN DECADES
Casita de Belén has consolidated a recognized protection model in the city, which has allowed the most vulnerable children to receive timely support and continue their journey with new opportunities.
Allies and donors support our work year after year.
years of experience caring for and protecting the rights of children.
children protected and accompanied since 1953.
IN 2024
children benefited.
families supported in family strengthening processes.
children with access to quality education.
Programs
Internado
Strengthening lives, sowing hope
In our boarding school, we welcome children experiencing violence, abandonment, or neglect. Here, they find a safe environment where they receive comprehensive care, psychosocial support, and education.
Atrapasueños / Externado
Protecting children, building the future!
In the Atrapasueños/Externado program, we support children ages 6 to 11 who, despite living with their families or support networks, face risks that threaten their well-being. We offer them a safe space on an alternate day from school, with comprehensive care, guidance, and activities that strengthen their life skills.
Centro Docente
Sowing the Future with Quality Education
At our Educational Center, 200 boys and girls receive a quality education that combines academic learning with values-based instruction. As a private and inclusive educational institution, we open our doors to students from the boarding school and the community, fostering respect, coexistence, and building a future with greater opportunities.
History
Mrs. Luz Mejía de Obeso and Mr. Antonio Obeso de Mendiola.
Casita de Belén
More than 70 years transforming lives
Since 1953, Casita de Belén has been a home for thousands of children facing vulnerability in Cali.
Our story is a testament to the power of generosity: the effort of an entire community to build a safe place, full of dignity and hope.


























