Nutrition Reception Center for Migrant and Refugee Children and Mothers

Colombia

Dec 31

Bogota, Colombia

Mayor
**Carlos Fernando Galán**
Start of Project
**09/01/2022**
End of Project
**08/31/2023**

https://mayorsmigrationcouncil.org/news/bogota-project/

Overview

The City of Bogotá pledged to improve the health and nutrition of migrant and refugee children and mothers by establishing its first-ever Nutrition Reception Centre. Supported by the Mayors Migration Council’s Global Cities Fund for Migrants and Refugees and implemented in collaboration with CAFAM and multiple municipal departments, the centre provided nutritional care and maternal health services to 541 beneficiaries, including 132 women and 408 children.

Reported Impact [as of November 2025]

Over 40% of malnourished beneficiaries fully recovered, and the centre saved the lives of more than 20 children suffering from severe malnutrition. Bogotá also conducted 99 home visits, distributed monthly food vouchers to 250 families, and referred 400 beneficiaries to healthcare and social services, improving long-term inclusion. Despite challenges in ensuring consistent attendance and access to health insurance, the initiative strengthened inter-agency coordination and set a precedent for city-led migrant health inclusion.