GIVE TO COLOMBIA COLOMBIA GIVES BACK GALA Board Of Directors:

Felipe Medina, CHAIRMAN Maria Camila Leiva, TREASURER Geoffrey Randall, SECRETARY Carlos Manuel Parra Gabriela Febres-Cordero Rodrigo Arboleda Robert Eichfeld Angela Maria Tafur

Host Commitee:

Angela Maria Tafur, Chair Sabrina Yanguas, Co-chair , Co-chair Dayssi Kanavos Gisela Lowenstein Juana San Miguel Juliana Fonseca Daniela Garces Katalina Bernal Lolo Sudarsky Luis Balaguer Marita Reyes Silvia Tcherassi Susanne Birbragher Virginia Aristizabal G2C is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase the flow of international donations and provide enduring, scalable and sustainable solutions to Colombia’s and Latin America’s most vulnerable populations.

G2C was created to address the challenges experienced by international donors when supporting social initiatives in Colombia. Our primary goal is to optimize the social impact of private and institutional donors’ investments in the social sector. We work to increase the flow of international donations by providing an effective and independent platform through which all types of donors can transparently channel their funds.

Through our innovative social model, G2C has been able to impact around 300,000 direct beneficiaries that have been mainly disabled, displaced and demobilized populations, 278 projects and mobilized $22 M USD. G2C has also had a national impact and has worked in all regions of Colombia especially rural areas, given we are fully aware of the inequitable conditions the Colombian rural populations face compared to the cities. COLOMBIA GIVES BACK 2017 GALA

It is a pleasure to welcome you to Give to Colombia’s COLOMBIA GIVES BACK Gala. This year we have planned an evening full of music, art and above all noble causes. By being here tonight you are a sponsor in our country’s macro-goal of being declared free of illiteracy by 2018 by UNESCO. Surely, this is no small feat but together we can help Colombia take that first step on the road of education and sustainable development. Spearheading Writing Each Step has truly been an utmost honor and, personally, I am fully committed to its success; It is my hope that you will be too! Admittedly, with partners as generous and big-hearted as J Balvin and Sabrina Yanguas it is not only rewarding to give back but a true pleasure! Be sure to bid on your favorite Sabrina Yanguas pieces at our silent auction and be prepared to get up from your chairs and dance the night away to the undeniable beat of J Balvin! From everyone at Give to Colombia we thank you for your support and we hope you have a most memorable night!

Sincerely, Angela Maria Tafur EVENT SCHEDULE

6:00 pm | Cocktail & Silent Auction

7:00 pm | Dinner

8:30 pm | J Balvin’s Concert José Álvaro Osorio Balvin, known artistically as J Balvin, is a Colombian singer, , rapper and . Born and raised in Medellin he started seeking his career very young. He moved to New York City to further his studies in English and in music, he worked between Colombia and the United States to develop his career.

Some of his hits have been 6 AM, , Bobo, Travesuras Remix and Ginza. This is how Sabrina Yanguas view herself: No two humans, regardless of their origin and evolution, can ever be identical. In a world of 6 billion people, not a single one of us is a duplicate. Scientists call this DNA, that double helix that our genes are made of. Our hair, saliva, even our sun burnt skin tells the unique story of our beginnings on this earth. Scientists can unlock the history of our lives and even our parent’s lives by simply analyzing our bodily belongings under a microscope. The science of DNA has always fascinated me. The microscope however was never the canvas I yearned to work with. And so, from an early age, I set out to recreate my own story using paint and a brush. Each stroke tells my story. From the young girl growing up in Bogota, Colombia to the teenager who gave it all up to pursue her dreams in the United States. My hands have worked with more than just paint. I studied culinary arts and to this day still find solace in the kitchen. I also received a degree in entertainment management. Painting has always been the bridge connecting my past and present. The speed and adreniline in which I chose to live my life is often exhibited in my works. Just like my bodily DNA can be traced back to my parents, my artistic DNA can be traced back to greats like Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky. While his work appears abstract at first glance, closer examination reveals a beautiful architecture. His was a story naked for all to see, but yet easily overlooked. Through my work, I invite you to trace my life back to it’s origin and reflect on what your life would look like if expressed on a canvas. SPECIAL THANKS

J Balvin Sabrina Yanguas Fabio Acosta Katalina Bernal Marita Reyes German & Maria Camila Leiva Liaisons Corporation Sabrina Anico Sandra Restrepo Alessandra Ferrari Mariana Castro OUR SPONSORS