Colombia was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Ecuador and Venezuela). A 40-year insurgent campaign to overthrow the Colombian Government escalated during the 1990s, undergirded in part by funds from the drug trade. Although the violence is deadly and large swaths of the countryside are under guerrilla influence, the movement lacks the military strength or popular support necessary to overthrow the government. While Bogota continues to try to negotiate a settlement, neighboring countries worry about the violence spilling over their borders.

Capital: Bogota'

Population: 42,310,775

Language: Spanish

Currency: Colombian peso (COP)

GDP per capita: $6,300

Colombia YFC's ministry is undergoing a revival period headed up by a passionate and organized board comprised mostly of young professionals whose lives were deeply impacted and are routed in YFC. They are focused on some conferences in schools, theater in parks, evangelism with movies and seminars for training of young leaders.

? Funding to hire a director and secretary and to rent an office.

? Instruments and sound system for the music outreach, which has always been the hallmark of YFC ministry in Colombia.

? Recruitment of staff and volunteers, specifically that desire to work in the schools in conferences and gatherings.