i58 Movement operates a high-impact, community-based program with a lean and efficient cost structure.

The following represents the estimated monthly operational costs required to deliver consistent, holistic support to children and families in Cazucá, Soacha.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

Staff Costs

• Head Teacher Salary — 2,000,000 COP (~800 AUD)
• Assistant Teacher Salary — 1,500,000 COP (~600 AUD)
• Accountant — 650,000 COP (~300 AUD)

Program Activities

• School Supplies — 250,000 COP (~100 AUD)
• Food & Nutrition — 600,000 COP (~240 AUD)
• Celebrations & Community Activities — 450,000 COP (~175 AUD)

Infrastructure

• Rent — 700,000 COP (~300 AUD)

Additional Support & Contingency

• Emergency Family Assistance — 900,000 COP (~350 AUD)
• Miscellaneous Costs — 350,000 COP (~135 AUD)

Total Monthly Cost

7,730,000 COP (~3,000 AUD)

Annual Program Cost

~92,760,000 COP (~36,000 AUD)

Cost Per Child

With an average of 66 children accessing the program: $45 AUD per child, per month

What This Investment Provides

Each child receives:

• Access to consistent educational support and tutoring
• Participation in structured activities and development programs
• Nutritional support through regular meals
• Access to a safe and stable environment
• Social and emotional support, including counselling and mentorship
• Participation in celebrations and community-building experiences
• Advocacy and support for their family when needed

Value and Efficiency

i58 Movement delivers a highly cost-effective model of impact.

For approximately $45 AUD per child per month, donors are supporting not only a child’s education, but their overall wellbeing, safety, and long-term development.

This investment extends beyond the individual child, creating ripple effects within families and the broader community.

Through a lean operational structure and strong community relationships, i58 Movement ensures that resources are used efficiently, maximising impact while maintaining transparency and accountability.

This represents a highly cost-effective, high-impact intervention model.

Partnership Opportunities

i58 Movement welcomes partnerships with organisations, foundations, and individuals who are committed to creating meaningful and lasting change in vulnerable communities.

Partners can support i58 Movement through:

• Sponsorship of key program areas such as education, nutrition, or youth development
• Funding scholarships for further study and vocational training
• Supporting infrastructure and program expansion
• Providing in-kind donations such as educational materials, equipment, or services
• Employee engagement through volunteering and skills-based support
• Long-term strategic partnerships to scale impact and reach

Why Partner With Us

Partnering with i58 Movement offers a unique opportunity to invest in sustainable, community-driven impact in one of Colombia’s most vulnerable regions.

Our work is defined by:

• Proven impact — Over 8 years of consistent presence and measurable outcomes
• Deep community trust — Strong relationships with children, families, and local leaders
• Holistic approach — Addressing education, wellbeing, and long-term opportunity
• Cost-effective model — High-impact delivery at a low cost per child
• Scalable potential — Clear pathways to expand reach and deepen impact

By partnering with i58 Movement, supporters are not only addressing immediate needs, but contributing to long-term transformation for children, families, and the wider community.