2015 CO016 Conn@ctNow Colombia

Colombia has endured decades of internecine conflict between armed groups including the national army, guerrillas, drug mafias and paramilitary organisations. Children and young people in large parts of the country continue to live under the constant threat of violence. Connect Now is an ICT‐based distance learning initiative for displaced children and young people across Colombia. The programme uses vehicles such as creative activities and performing arts to enable the social activation of children and young people taking part and facilitate them in exercising and claiming their rights.