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Margarita y JoséFundación · FUNMAJO
Attendees of the International Congress of Environmental Organizations

Since 2013

Our History

From its establishment in Boyacá to its present multidisciplinary identity, the foundation has grown around a long-term commitment to people and nature.

  1. 2013

    Foundation establishment

    Public organizational information identifies the foundation as established in 2013 as a Colombian non-profit entity, registered in Boyacá.

  2. Growth

    A multidisciplinary identity

    Over time, the foundation's objectives came to encompass social, cultural, artistic, sporting, economic, environmental and research-oriented development.

  3. Community

    Social and community initiatives

    Community participation and social well-being became central threads of the foundation's work.

  4. Nature

    Environmental and ecological engagement

    Environmental protection and biodiversity conservation took on a growing role in the foundation's activities.

  5. Research

    Research and conservation initiatives

    Estación Biológica Andes, in Sotaquirá, Boyacá, became publicly associated with the foundation's conservation and research work.

  6. Sept 2023

    Updated name

    The Chamber of Commerce of Tunja published a notice reflecting the organization's updated name, Fundación Margarita y José, replacing its previous legal name.

  7. Today

    Current priorities

    Strengthening sustainable development, knowledge, community participation, environmental responsibility and culture.