Since its founding in October 2006, Dreams Without Borders, has invited 41 children from various shelters in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Montería, Manizales, Bucaramanga, Barranquilla and Cartagena to visit Disney World in Orlando and Walt Disney in Los Angeles, fulfilling with its basic objectives to help realized the dreams of many children who otherwise would not have made easily.

These 41 children selected, the vast majority have been abandoned by their parents in different shelters in the cities mentioned, and have been chosen for their exemplary behavior both as partners sharing housing in shelters and in their studies of which have the highest qualifications.

Results, according to the children and their Institutions:

- Teachers have confirmed an increased self-esteem and greater self-confidence in each child.
- They have seen the changes on a personal level in their development and personal presentation.
- They have also detected a clear vision of the children's project life with more clarity and deep desire to achieve it.
- The children have develop a greater sense of belonging and greater commitment to their institution and community.
- From the teachers side, they have experimented an Increasing desire from the academic staff and family and their positive desire to succeed, to grow, to form, and see life with eyes of hope.

Along with the above, these children are carriers and transmitters of hope in their schools, with the slogan: "if we act well, life pays us well."

Developed programs:
Aside from the invitation to travel to Disney, Dreams Without Borders has developed programs in art and painting with the children of Mama Yolanda Children's Shelter in Bogota, which have been led by curator Nina Arias.

Curator Nina Arias with the children of the Shelter Yolanda Mom in Bogotá, Colombia

Also through special sponsors as Pedro Gonzalez, who in his short 6 years, was picked up by the shelter, and is now an officer of an important American corporation, Shuffle Master. For this amazing and beautiful story of Pedro González press this link. Pedro has dedicate part of his time to visit the children in the shelters in the different cities.

Dreams Without Borders has also cooperated with the causes of the Children's Shelter Mamá Yolanda during Christmas and other commemorative dates.

In this year 2011 Dreams without Borders, developed a partnership with Saul Serna, founder and President of Just Bee Foundation who personally each week has been coaching directly the children of "Mamá Yolanda" shelter in Bogotá, those between the ages of 12 to 16 years, with the program "Ambassadors of Good Character" which enables them to be self-sufficient and much more.

The program "Ambassadors of Good Character" includes children's motivation and advice for the development of good character, acceptance, and packaging for ethnic diversity. This program has been implemented by Saul Serna successfully in several schools in the world. The program encourages and guides students and also parents and educators to work together with respect, compassion and appreciation to become better citizens of the world.

It is worth noting that this "Albergue Mamá Yolanda" in Bogotá, shelter is one of the oldest in the country. Is managed by a Board, the director Dilia Mora and an impressive group of social workers who has shown infinite respect, professionalism and absolute dedication to their mission. 51 years of existence and the support and contribution that this shelter has provided to more than 10,000 children and families who have had their homes and classrooms since its founding in 1955 is the clear evidence of its success. Today the shelter has 5 houses and 120 children in the care of teachers and surrogate mothers.To read more about, please go to the page: OUR GOALS

Desde su fundación en octubre de 2006, Sueños sin Fronteras, ha invitado 41 niños de diferentes albergues de Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Montería, Manizales, Bucaramanga, Barranquilla y Cartagena a visitar Disney World en Orlando y Walt Disney en Los Angeles, cumpliendo así con sus objetivos básicos de ayudar a cumplir los sueños de tantos niños que de otra manera no hubieran podido realizar facilmente. Estos 41 niños seleccionados, en su gran mayoría han sido abandonados por sus padres en los diferentes albergues de las ciudades mencionadas, y fueron elegidos para viajar debido a su comportamiento ejemplar tanto como compañeros compartiendo vivienda en los albergues como en sus estudios de los cuales tienen las máximas calificaciones.

Resultados:
Sueños sin Fronteras se ha encargado de que a través de estos viajes los niños hayan obtenido:

- Aumento de autoestima, y mayor seguridad en sí mismos.
- Sus educadores han visto los cambios a nivel personal, en su desenvolvimiento y su presentación personal.
- Han detectado una visión clara de su Proyecto de vida, y han percibido claridad y su deseo profundo de alcanzarlo.
- Han visto un mayor sentido de pertenencia y mayor compromiso hacia su Institución y Comunidad.
- Aumento en su deseo de preparación académica Personal y Familiar y el deseo positivo de salir adelante, de crecer, de formarse, y ver la vida con unos ojos de esperanza.

Junto con lo anterior, los niños son portadores y transmisores de esperanza en sus escuelas, con el lema: "siempre que obramos bien, la vida nos paga bien".

Programas desarrollados:
Adicional a la invitación a viajar a Disney, Sueños sin Fronteras ha desarrollado programas de arte y pintura con los niños del Albergue Infantil Mamá Yolanda en Bogotá, los cuales han sido liderados por la curadora Nina Arias.

Curadora Nina Arias con el grupo de Niños del Albergue Infantil de Bogotá Mamá Yolanda

También a través de padrinos especiales como Pedro Gonzalez, quien vale anotar, que cuando tenía 6 años de edad, fue recogido por dicho Albergue, y hoy, es un oficial de una gran corporación americana, Shuffle Master. Para conocer la increible y bella historia de Pedro González presione este link. Pedro ha dedicado parte de su tiempo a visitar los niños en las diferentes ciudades y albergues.

Sueños Sin Fronteras, también ha cooperado con las causas del Albergue Infantil Mamá Yolanda durante la navidad y otras fechas commemorativas.

Vale anotar que este albergue es uno de los más antiguos del país y trabaja bajo la dirección de una respetable Junta Directiva, de su directora Dilia Mora y un admirable grupo de trabajadoras sociales, quienes han demostrado infinito respeto, profesionalismo y dedicación a su misión, tal como lo demuestran sus 51 años de existencia con la ayuda y aporte que el Albergue ha proporcionado a más de 10,000 niños, niñas y familias, que han pasado por sus casas y sus aulas desde su fundación en 1955. Hoy el Albergue cuenta con 5 casas y 120 niños al cuidado de profesores y madres sustitutas. Para leer más al respecto, por favor vaya a la siguiente página: NUESTRAS METAS