More from the Fund

The United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Peace continues its work as a space for collective building, dialogue, and transformation in Colombia. In this section, “More from the Fund”, you will find key moments, achievements, and resources that reflect the impact of the mechanism’s work throughout 2024.

Some of the year’s most significant events have been captured in images, with the participation of communities, partners, and donors being essential to progressing on the path to peace. Additionally, the warm reception of the audiovisual series Agua at national and international festivals is highlighted; this production has carried the voices and stories of the territories to audiences around the world.

This section also showcases tools, documents, and other materials of interest that may be useful to those engaged in efforts for peace, reconciliation, and territorial transformation in Colombia.

We invite you to explore this section and become part of the initiatives that support the transformation of realities.

AGUA

Agua (Water) is the second audiovisual series produced by the United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Peace, inspired by the memories, challenges and hopes of three territories marked by the conflict, but also by the resistance and resilience of their communities. Through intimate and powerful accounts, this production journeys through Catatumbo, Guaviare and Antioquia, showing how processes of reconciliation, truth and new opportunities flourish amidst adversity.

In Antioquia, we discover the stories of peace signatories who now lead production and ecotourism projects, weaving peace through reintegration. We also accompany the tireless search for persons reported missing, especially LGBTIQ+ victims, whose voices demand justice and remembrance.

Catatumbo, a region of contrasts and resilience, confronts us with the scars of enforced disappearance, but also with the unwavering struggle of families and organisations that refuse to give up in their quest to find their loved ones.

Meanwhile, in Guaviare, water becomes a symbol of rebirth: victims of the conflict now guide visitors through landscapes that were once inaccessible, such as the majestic Laguna de Nare, where the pink river dolphins emerge as witnesses to a territory opening up to the world with hope.

Agua has not only made its way onto national screens, it has also crossed borders, gaining recognition at international festivals. These stories remind us that, just as water always finds its course, Colombian communities continue to open the path towards a future of peace.

Premieres and prizes for Agua:

Premiere of Agua at the Cinema Festival for Human Rights, Colombia 2024, in Bogotá, Colombia
Winner of first prize for documentaries at the Comuna 13 Cinema Festival, The Other Story, in Medellín, Colombia. .
“Cinta de Sueños” Award for Best Documentary Series at the Montes de María Audiovisual Festival (FAMMA) in Carmen de Bolívar, Colombia.
Finalist(Guaviare) at the International Short Film Festival on Cultural Tourism in Prayagraj, India.
Opening Premiereat the Tarragona International Film Festival and Human Rights Forum, Spain
Opening Premiere eat the Tame Cine Fest in Tamesis, Colombia.

Participation:

El Sendero de la Danta Film Festival in San José del Guaviare, Colombia.

Día Paiz 2024Día Paiz 2024 Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia.

COP16 in Cali, Colombia.

COP29, Art Speaks Out in Baku, Azerbaijan

Festival de Cine Colombiano al campo SiembraFest en Cundinamarca, Colombia.

Latino & Native American Film Festival (LANAFF) in New Haven, USA.

Sustainability Short Festival en Illinois, Estados Unidos.

Viva el Cine Week in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Frome International Climate Film Festival in the UK.

Sarancine – Sarandira environmental and gastronomy film festival in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Agua is currently in the selection process for more than 20 festivals around the world.

THE FUND IN PHOTOS

Kick-off workshop for the call to strengthen the communication capacities of local actors and to highlight progress and challenges of the PDET and the implementation of the Agreement through local and national media, as well as community reporters.

The United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Peace, in partnership with leading organisations in the territories, promoted innovative projects that strengthened local voices and highlighted progress in the implementation of the Peace Agreement.
The following are some images of the kick-off workshop for the call that took place in Montería, Córdoba in February, a collaborative space in which 10 organisations shared their initiatives to transform the narratives from within the territories.

More information here

The Fund’s Steering Committee visits Catatumbo: March 2024

During the visit to Catatumbo, the Steering Committee had the chance to talk to communities. This photo shows the meeting held with the community of the Catalaura settlement.

One of the other meetings held with different communities. In the photo, the Steering Committee can be seen visiting the Association of Traditional Authorities of the Bari Peoples – Ñatubaiyibari.

One of the other meetings held with different communities. In the photo, the Steering Committee can be seen visiting the Association of Traditional Authorities of the Bari Peoples – Ñatubaiyibari.

The Steering Committee visiting production projects supported by the Fund in Tibú.

The Steering Committee visiting other projects from the communications call for proposals in PDET municipalities.

During their visit to Catatumbo, the Steering Committee met with the mayor of Tibú, Richar Javier Claro.

The first Steering Committee meeting out in the territories, this time in Cúcuta during the visit to Catatumbo.

The Norwegian Ambassador Nils M. Gunneng visiting the fair for production projects held as part of the Steering Committee’s visit to Catatumbo. Various products were on show, including oils, honey, dairy products, textiles, and others.

The head of the Implementation Unit, Gloria Cuartas, chats to participants of the fair for production projects.

Launch of the 2023 Annual Report in San José del Guaviare

Opening of the launch event for the Annual Report in San José del Guaviare.

Alice Beccaro, Coordinator of the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Peace speaks to Rosa Umaña, leader of the Charras settlement, as part of the launch of the Annual Report.

Alice Beccaro, Coordinator of the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Peace speaks to Rosa Umaña, leader of the Charras settlement, as part of the launch of the Annual Report.

Alice Beccaro, Coordinator of the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Peace speaks to Rosa Umaña, leader of the Charras settlement, as part of the launch of the Annual Report.

Artistic performances during the launch of the Multi-Partner Fund’s 2023 Annual Report.

Artistic performances during the launch of the Multi-Partner Fund’s 2023 Annual Report.

Artistic performances during the launch of the Multi-Partner Fund’s 2023 Annual Report.

Fair for production projects at the launch of the Multi-Partner Fund’s Annual Report.

Fair for production projects at the launch of the Multi-Partner Fund’s Annual Report.

Steering Committee’s visit to Guaviare

Steering Committee’s visit to Naturalpaz, a project financed by the Peacebuilding Fund through the Multi-Partner Fund, which supports the protection of the Jaguar Corridor.

Steering Committee’s visit to Naturalpaz, a project financed by the Peacebuilding Fund through the Multi-Partner Fund, which supports the protection of the Jaguar Corridor.

Steering Committee’s visit to Naturalpaz, a project financed by the Peacebuilding Fund through the Multi-Partner Fund, which supports the protection of the Jaguar Corridor.

Steering Committee’s visit to Naturalpaz, a project financed by the Peacebuilding Fund through the Multi-Partner Fund, which supports the protection of the Jaguar Corridor.

The route being explained by staff from Guardianes de Yuruparí, an eco-tourism company which employs people from the local community alongside peace signatories.

Journey along the Guaviare River to reach Raudal del Guayabero.

Rock paintings at Raudal del Guayabero, which was completely inaccessible to tourists before the Peace Agreement.

The peak of Raudal del Guayabero, with views of the Majestic Guaviare River.

The end of the Steering Committee’s visit to the Colinas former TATR, which highlighted progress in the socio-economic reintegration of peace signatories and included an artistic performance.

The end of the Steering Committee’s visit to the Colinas former TATR, which highlighted progress in the socio-economic reintegration of peace signatories and included an artistic performance.

The end of the Steering Committee’s visit to the Colinas former TATR, which highlighted progress in the socio-economic reintegration of peace signatories and included an artistic performance.

The Fund’s Steering Committee meets in San José del Guaviare.

Steering Committee in October

These images show the key moments from the United Nation Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Peace’s Steering Committee meeting in October 2024, where the international community renewed its commitment to peacebuilding in Colombia.

As mentioned in the official statement,
this meeting marked a milestone by aligning the Fund’s efforts with the national government’s Development Plan, approving new initiatives that will strengthen reintegration, reconciliation, and territorial development.
The photos highlight the joint effort between the government, international partners, the United Nations and civil society to drive a stable and lasting peace in the territories most affected by the conflict.

Multi-Donor Fund in the PBF Community of Practice

These images capture the United Nations Multi-Donor Peacebuilding Fund's participation in the in-person meeting of the Secretary-General's Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) Community of Practice, held in Nairobi, Kenya, in December 2024.

The event, organized by the Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO), brought together team coordinators from the PBF secretariats of nearly 30 countries to exchange knowledge and best practices in peace programming. The Multi-Donor Fund presented its unique experience in Colombia, highlighting lessons learned and innovative models that have fostered reconciliation and territorial development.
These photographs reflect moments of dialogue, collaboration, and collective learning, where the Colombian approach was shared as a global reference for peacebuilding.

Multi-Donor Fund in the PBF Community of Practice

Multi-Donor Fund in the PBF Community of Practice

Multi-Donor Fund in the PBF Community of Practice

Multi-Donor Fund in the PBF Community of Practice

Multi-Donor Fund in the PBF Community of Practice

Forum on Youth, Peace and Security

These images take us back to the participation of the United Nations Multi-Donor Peace Fund in the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Learning Forum, invited by the Folke Bernadotte Academy in collaboration with the United Nations, held in Sandö, Sweden (2-5 December 2024).
The Fund shared its experience working with young people in Colombia, highlighting how their active inclusion is vital for sustainable peace processes.

Forum on Youth, Peace and Security

These images take us back to the participation of the United Nations Multi-Donor Peace Fund in the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Learning Forum, invited by the Folke Bernadotte Academy in collaboration with the United Nations, held in Sandö, Sweden (2-5 December 2024).
The Fund shared its experience working with young people in Colombia, highlighting how their active inclusion is vital for sustainable peace processes.

THE MEDIA FUND

Throughout 2024, the United Nations Multi-Donor Peace Fund has been featured in national media, highlighting its impact on peacebuilding in Colombia. From productive projects to memory and reconciliation initiatives, these stories reflect the collaborative work with communities, institutions, and donors.
Below, we share some links to key coverage highlighting the Fund’s achievements and challenges this year.
El Tiempo
Inversión de Fondo Multidonante para el acuerdo de paz de 2016 será de 57 millones de dólares para este año
Fondo Multidonante de las Naciones Unidas destinará 11,4 millones de dólares para iniciativas de paz en Colombia
Así se han invertido los 233 millones de dólares que ha recibido Colombia para la implementación de la paz desde 2017
Fondo Multidonante de la ONU estrenó serie con historias de comunidades que construyen paz en el país
Radio Nacional de Colombia
Fondo Multidonante aprobó once millones de dólares para la consolidación de la paz en Colombia
La Opinión
Inversión por una paz sostenible en el Catatumbo
Cluster
Revisión estratégica y compromisos renovados: prioridades del Fondo Multidonante de las Naciones Unidas para la Paz en Colombia en el año 2024.

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