Greibert received his first prosthesis
A little over a year ago, Greibert's life changed in a matter of seconds. Thanks to the support of thousands of people, we witnessed a moment that once seemed impossible: the delivery of his first prosthesis. This milestone opens a new chapter in his rehabilitation, helping him regain his independence and move towards his goals. While we celebrate this […]
This is how we rebuild hope at CIREC!
CIREC Foundation has relaunched the CIREC Solidarity Shop, an initiative created to support people with disabilities, caregivers and families through access to high-quality new items at affordable prices. The shop aims to contribute to the overall wellbeing of our community by making access easier to […]
ALS: loss of strength, stumbling and difficulty speaking — the warning signs
Although Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) has no cure, timely diagnosis and rehabilitation can make a significant difference to the quality of life of patients and their families. Bogotá, 19 June 2026. Every 21 June marks World Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Day, a neurodegenerative disease […]
Is it possible to hire people with disabilities across every industry operating in Colombia?
Workplace inclusion of people with disabilities does not begin with hiring; it begins with preparing the organisation. More and more companies recognise that inclusion depends not only on opening up job opportunities, but on having the right conditions for people to grow, take part and stay in their roles. This […]
Riohacha welcomed a new Rehabilitation Brigade and caregiver training
On 10 and 11 April, CIREC Foundation ran a new Rehabilitation Brigade in Riohacha, La Guajira, in partnership with the District Mayor's Office, continuing the work under way in the region to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities. During the event, prosthetics and orthotics were delivered […]
Circular 0049 of 2026 and strategic business management in the face of reinforced job protection
The recent Internal Circular 0049 of 2026 from Colombia's Ministry of Labour marks a turning point in how organisations must manage processes involving workers with health conditions, disabilities or situations of manifest vulnerability. The document sets out specific guidelines for Labour Inspectors regarding the handling of […]
CIREC Foundation launches “Evolucionamos para sanar” (Evolving to Heal), a new way of being closer to those who need us
Healing begins before you arrive at CIREC. It begins when someone looks for help, needs answers and hopes to find them easily, promptly and with a human touch. On that premise, CIREC Foundation presents Evolving to Heal, an institutional commitment that strengthens the way users, families, partners and donors connect with our mission. This launch […]
Brigade in Guainía: continuity, training and delivery of devices in the region
In partnership with the Governor's Office of Guainía, CIREC Foundation returned to the department in February 2026 to deliver on the commitments made during the visit in September 2025, consolidating a comprehensive rehabilitation intervention. The partnership brought together technical, financial and human capacity to deliver three components: an assessment brigade, knowledge transfer […]
Occupational health and safety guide for job sustainability and workplace health in SMEs
From a contemporary view of occupational risk management, small and medium-sized companies must prevent adverse events, meet regulatory requirements and, at the same time, build an integrated relationship between wellbeing, work and job retention. Under this approach, every case of illness, accident or reduced function becomes an opportunity for intervention […]
Rehabilitation that drives high performance
From partnerships that strengthen elite Paralympic performance, rehabilitation brigades and the delivery of mobility devices across different regions of the country, to cultural events and internal recognition, at CIREC Foundation we reaffirm our commitment to improving the quality of life of people with disabilities, promoting independence and consolidating the collective work […]