The International Campaign: Colombia Asbestos Free. An international call for awareness, justice, collaboration, eradication and solidarity from the Global South.
The Challenge
- Colombia banned asbestos in 2019 — yet millions still live under asbestos roofs or near contaminated sites.
- Each year, around 500 Colombians die from asbestos-related diseases, according to Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data.
- However, this figure is likely a significant underestimation, due to the absence of national monitoring systems and the lack of an official registry of victims.
- One of the main goals of this campaign is to make these invisible victims visible — and to prevent new ones in the future.
🕊️ We cannot heal what remains invisible.
Our Response
A nationwide, digital-first communication and education effort that will:
- Inform citizens about what asbestos is, where it is found, and the diseases it causes.
- Teach safe handling, maintenance, and prevention practices.
- Identify families affected by asbestos-related diseases.
- Build a citizen-led movement for justice and accountability.
- Promote a comprehensive approach to asbestos management, including the identification, control, removal, transportation, and safe final disposal of asbestos materials.
This initiative aims not only to bring justice to those already affected, but also to protect public health and save lives for generations to come.
How We Will Do It
🎥 Audiovisual Campaign — 10–15 professional short films and animations.
📱 Social Media Impact — Educational content for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X and YouTube.
👥 Citizen Engagement — A professional team to respond, educate, and connect with communities.
⚙️ Safe Management — Support awareness of best practices for safe asbestos removal, containment, and waste disposal through trained and certified professionals.
Expected Results (2026)
✅ Millions of citizens informed and engaged.
✅ Dozens of families identified and supported.
✅ National debate on asbestos management and eradication strengthened.
✅ The first collective legal actions initiated.
✅ A replicable model for the Global South.
Colombia can become a symbol of transformation — from contamination to awareness, from silence to justice.
Budget & Transparency
Total Budget: USD 100,000 | Duration: 12 months (USD 6,666 per month)
| Allocation | Amount | Purpose |
| 🇨🇴 Campaign in Colombia | USD 80,000 | Audiovisual production, social media management, professional team, outreach, communication, and technical support for asbestos management. |
| 🌐 International oversight | USD 20,000 | Auditing and advisory by the Global Asbestos Forum |
Partnership & Recognition
Founding partners contributing USD 5,000 join the International Coalition for Justice and Awareness, receiving:
- Public recognition in international communications.
- Two original artworks created by Colombian artist Guillermo Villamizar, representing solidarity, memory, and hope — the essence of this movement.
- Acknowledgment at the Global Asbestos Forum 2026.
This campaign also underscores the urgent need for public health monitoring, early diagnosis, and occupational safety for exposed populations and for workers in asbestos remediation.
Join Us
🌎 Together, we can transform silence into awareness, awareness into action, and action into justice.
Support the International Campaign “Colombia Free of Installed Asbestos.”
Help us protect today’s communities and save lives for the future through awareness, prevention, and the safe removal of asbestos.
📩 Contact:
Guillermo Villamizar – Director, Fundación Colombia Libre de Asbesto
Coordinator, International Campaign – Colombia Free of Installed Asbestos
✉️ [director@fundclas.org] 🌐 [your website]#ColombiaFreeOfInstalledAsbestos #GlobalJusticeCoalition
