Marcela Manrique (Colombia)
Change Champion
“Flexible funding is intended to enable organizations to validate, adjust, and generate more specific, timely, and lasting social intervention proposals for the beneficiary communities.”
Marcela is a passionate advocate for the welfare of others, with a deep commitment to fighting injustice and mistreatment. A vegetarian who loves animals, she finds solace in nature and cherishes the joy of children. With a strong belief in the power of giving without expecting anything in return, Marcela finds fulfillment in making a positive impact, especially in the lives of children. She is moved by their curiosity and laughter, which she often hears echoing from her office, and believes that even small actions can create meaningful change in an imperfect world.
Marcela holds a degree in marketing from the Universidad Libre de Colombia and furthered her expertise with a specialization in Management and Project Management from the International University of La Rioja in Spain. She currently serves as the Director of Fundação Dar Amor (FUNDAMOR), where she channels her passion for helping others into meaningful initiatives.