This year, the Government of Colombia implemented several programs to support the most vulnerable families and mitigate social inequality. These contributions are made through monetary transfers in order to correct the living conditions of households that face difficulties. economic.
What are the main objectives of social aid?
-Reduce poverty
-Promote education and training
-Promote social inclusion
-Facilitate the integration of vulnerable groups in society
-Ensure that children, young people and older adults have access to appropriate services.
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How do you know if you are entitled to a subsidy?
The subsidies are administered primarily by the Department of Social Prosperity, which establishes policies and programs to serve the country’s most needy populations.
If you have doubts and want to confirm that your situation applies to any of these aids, you can confirm it as follows:
1- Visit the Official Page: Enter the Social Prosperity website.
2- Use the Search: On the page, you will find a tool where you can enter your citizenship ID number. This will allow you to verify if you meet the requirements to receive a subsidy according to your needs.
3. There you will find the available programs, for example:
-VAT refund: Helps vulnerable families recover part of the VAT paid on their purchases.
-Families in Action: It offers conditional monetary transfers to support the health and education of minors in families in poverty.
-Citizen Income: It seeks to contribute to overcoming poverty through monetary transfers.
-Colombia without Hunger: Focused on combating malnutrition in vulnerable regions
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How much money is collected with the subsidy.
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4. You must know if you previously meet the requirements to access these aid, since they vary depending on the subsidy.
5.EIf you have doubts or queries, you can contact one of the Social Prosperity offices or through the corresponding communication channels.
