News items
February 2012
Watch Our New Video!
Through the voices of children and young people at COTA's partner projects and testimonies from their families, this video provides an overview of the four key themes on which COTA currently works and…
January 2012
Do not give up on your resolutions!
"I was among those who wanted to do something but were always too busy. Then I realised that, to change, I had to take action and commit myself."
23.01.12
December 2011
Jose: "I thought I would go mad with the pain of losing my mum and dad"
Jose and Ernesto were forced to flee to Cali with their grandmother.
At least 28,640 girls and 30,057 boys have been made to flee their home in Colombia. Many of our partners work with…
Supporting children with their HIV diagnosis
Our partner Fundamor is helping children come to terms with their diagnosis.
Co-funded by COTA and UNICEF, Fundamor are developing a guide on how best to disclose this informagtion to children…
November 2011
Double your Money
"When we arrived in Cali I thought I would go mad with the pain of losing my mum and dad" Jose
For one week only, every pound you give to COTA online will be matched, helping more chidlren…
Today: Double your Money
This week only, all online donations to COTA will be doubled.
Please donate generously this Christmas and help more children like Jose, who lost both his parents:
"I thought…
Young people in Cali and London discuss Leaving Care
Last month COTA hosted its first ever international video call between care leavers from Cali and London. Find out more about the young people's experiences here.
October 2011
Our party is back after 2 years, don’t miss it!
Warm up this Winter with a bit of Latin flavour – a live band and delicious Cuban food and drinks on sale all night.
Due to limited capacity, you are strongly advise to book in advance.September 2011
First COTA New Forest Walk - what a lovely day!
We were delighted to have completed the first sponsored walk in the New Forest in support of Children of the Andes. 
A School for Everyone
Changing Attitudes, Discovering Abilities - How COTA is ensuring that children with disabilities get the education they deserve.
13.09.2011
Going Home - Alex's Story
COTA partner the Albergue works with children living and working on the street. Read about Alex's experience at the Albergue - and when he returned home to his family.
13.09.2011
A visit to the Renacer Foundation
Our Field Officer, Gina, visits COTA partner Renacer to meet the children benefiting from their project preventing the commercial sexual exploitation of children.
04.09.2011
