American Friends of the Bambi Homes Colombia is the U.S. affiliate of the Swiss nonprofit organization that supports eight foster homes in Colombia. The first “Bambi” home was founded in 1985 in Cali by a Swiss doctor, Rupert Spillman. Today, there are homes in Cali, Bogota, Medellin, and Darien-Valle.

More than 7,000 children have been cared for through Bambi Homes.

The Bambi Homes and their dedicated staff provide shelter and care to children in need. Most are victims of economic crises, and some are abandoned or orphaned. For many of the children, their Bambi Homes caregivers serve as substitute parents, allowing the children’s biological parents time to find steady employment and earn enough money to provide for their children. To that end, Bambi Homes assists parents in finding work and job training. Bambi Homes also helps children without parents to find new families through adoption.

Currently, Bambi Homes features 100 devoted doctors, nurses, social workers and support staff—all of whom are Colombian and specialize in the care of children. The hard-working staff maintains a joyful and peaceful environment while helping its young residents regain their self-esteem and imagine a brighter future for themselves.

The care of the children, upkeep of the homes, and employment of the staff is wholly dependent upon the generosity of donors across the globe.

These are not merely the children of Colombia, these are the world’s children, and they need your support.