Accelerating Peace Program
Accelerating peace with the power of Corporate Social Responsibility
May – October, 2025
Accelerating Peace is a Pasos Libres program that accelerates the growth of impact-driven ventures through theoretical and practical training in Corporate Social Responsibility and entrepreneurship, establishing partnerships with the private sector.
If you lead or are part of an impactful organization or venture in Colombia and are interested in strengthening your entrepreneurial skills and learning about Corporate Social Responsibility, Accelerating Peace is for you!
The program includes twelve online training and mentoring sessions; a face-to-face event and Demo Day in Bogotá with leading companies and representatives of the United States Embassy; and portfolio publication with the participant’s initiatives.
The Accelerating Peace community is made up of 43 fellows in 20 departments, who have had the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and skills and present their initiatives to leaders of the Corporate Social Responsibility Areas of PepsiCo, Bancolombia, PwC, Homecenter, Bavaria, WOM, Movistar, Luker Chocolate, Johnson & Johnson, and Vanti, as well as representatives of the United States Embassy in Colombia.
Now’s your opportunity!
+25 participants from all over Colombia
+ 10 experts and mentors
Opportunity to connect with companies from multiple sectors
Online sessions and face-to-face Demo Day
Four easy steps to be part of the Accelerating Peace Program
1
Select your initiative
Choose the initiative you want to postulate. It may be one you would like to expand or one you have wanted to make come true for months.
2
Register
Sign up by filling out the registration form through the link on this website. Remember that you must wait for confirmation of your selection.
3
Learn
Attend the online training sessions, request mentoring, and apply the knowledge acquired to strengthen your initiative.
4
Connect
Present your initiative to leaders of Corporate Social Responsibility areas in a face-to-face Demo Day and include it in the Accelerating Peace Portfolio.
Frequent asked
questions
Who can participate?
Individuals who lead or are part of impactful organizations or ventures in Colombia and who wish to learn how to accelerate the growth and positive impact of their actions in partnership with companies from different sectors.
Accelerating Peace seeks entrepreneurs who will contribute to promoting economic prosperity, reducing illegal and unsafe migration, and strengthening collaboration between Colombia and the United States through:
- Entrepreneurship and economic empowerment
- Education and employability
- Circular economy
- Habitat improvement
- Agriculture and rurality
- Art and culture
- Sports and recreation
How do I register?
By filling out the registration form through the link on this website. The number of places available is 28 participants.
Is registration free?
Yes. Registration is free. However, remember that places are limited. If you are selected, your commitment will be to participate throughout the program actively and make the agreed activities.
What does the program include?
- Eleven training sessions and online mentoring
- Face-to-face event and Demo Day in Bogotá (tickets and hotel included)
- Publication of your initiative in the Accelerating Peace Portfolio
What topics are covered in the program?
The program’s online and in-person training includes sessions on Corporate Social Responsibility, Theory of Change, Impact Measurement and Reporting, Organizational Finance, Product Development, and Pitch, among others.
Do you have more questions?
Please send them to info@fundacionpasoslibres.org
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