Turipaz
Giving former fighters the opportunity to be future makers
Basic information
Experience
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Impact
Start collaboration:
2025
Directly impacted families:
13
Project description
Turipaz is a rural tourism initiative led by former FARC members working to build new lives in the wake of Colombia’s 2016 Peace Agreement. Located in the Territorial Space for Training and Reincorporation (ETCR) of Agua Bonita, this project offers visitors immersive experiences in nature, local culture, and Colombia’s journey toward reconciliation. Through guided tours, storytelling, and cultural exchanges, the team at Turipaz shares both the region’s natural beauty and its complex history. The project not only creates quality employment and education opportunities but also promotes social cohesion by enabling ex-combatants and the broader community to engage in peace-building through tourism.
Involvement of V Social
V Social, in partnership with the TUI Care Foundation and Travolution, supports Turipaz through the Tourism and Peace program. This includes technical and financial support to help strengthen the organization, improve marketing and outreach, and expand its tourism offerings to reach international audiences. Turipaz receives targeted training, capacity-building, and access to a growing network of community-based tourism projects across Colombia. These efforts aim to improve income, create stronger links with the national Tourism and Peace network, and ensure sustainable operations in post-conflict regions.
Start collaboration:
2025
Directly impacted families:
13
Your impact
Municipio La Montañita
Country: Colombia
Turipaz’s core tourism team is made up of 13 members from the ETCR, with additional local residents engaged during tour operations. Through Turipaz, these individuals gain access to income-generating opportunities, build professional skills, and find personal healing in sharing their stories. Their work fosters mutual trust within the community and represents a meaningful contribution to the peace process. The project positively affects an estimated 420 additional people involved in related ETCR economic activities, including handicrafts, apparel, agriculture, and environmental restoration. Together, these initiatives support local development, ecological awareness, and long-term community resilience.
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