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Baseball and Softball Equipment Donations

Project Béisbol has worked first hand with over 150 youth programs in the seven countries, benefiting more than 16,500 boys and girls since 2008. Learn more about what we do, who we help and how we help.

  • Colombia – 11,000 kids benefited – 113 programs (2012-2023)
  • Nicaragua – 3,350 kids benefited – 35 programs (2008-2018)
  • Brazil – 950 kids benefited – 13 programs (2019-2023)
  • Cuba – 100 kids benefited – 3 programs (2015)
  • Puerto Rico – 200 kids benefited – 5 programs (2018)
  • El Salvador – 100 kids benefited – 2 programs (2013)
  • Guatemala – 100 kids benefited – 2 programs (2013)
  • Mexico – 100 kids benefited – 2 programs (2022-2023)
  • USA (2008-2023)

Coach Training Workshops

  • Cucuta, Colombia – 2022: 20 coaches benefited
  • Bogota, Colombia – 2022: 15 coaches benefited

U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy Events

  • Home Run for Equality – Nicaragua – 2018: 500 kids benefited – 5 cities
  • Diamond Diplomacy – Jed Lowrie – Colombia – 2015: 400 kids benefited – 3 cities
  • Diamond Diplomacy – Elias Sosa – Colombia – 2014: 300 kids benefited – 2 cities
  • U.S. Embassy Charity Softball Events – Colombia: 200 kids benefited
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MLB Players Trust & MLBPAA Events

  • Players Trust Goodwill Tour – Colombia – 2019: 450 kids benefited – 2 cities
  • Players Trust Grant – Colombia 2020-2023: 2,000 kids benefited – 30 cities
  • Unidos por el Béisbol – Colombia – 2022: 450 kids benefited – 3 cities
  • Unidos por el Béisbol – Colombia 2023: 450 kids benefited – 3 cities
  • Unidos por el Béisbol – Brazil 2023: 350 kids benefited – 3 cities
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Education

All-Star English

  • Over 200 students benefited since 2020
  • 8 departments overall in the program (Chocò, Norte de Santander, Cundinamarca, Cordoba, Bolivar, Atlantico, Antioquia, Valle del Cauca).
  • Sponsored by the MLB Players Trust since October 2022
  • All-Star English has enabled 6 students to successfully test B2 during the program.
  • In the first year, All-Star English enabled 1 student to be accepted to a college or university to play either baseball or softball – Julian Sinestera. He is currently attending and playing.
  • In 2023, six colombian softball players and beneficiaries of our All-Star English program and equipment donations earned full scholarships to study and play Division 1 softball at Saint Petersburg College in Florida.

Digital Exchange Program

The program empowers young leaders and cultivates the future leadership of our organization.

  • 30 U.S participants and 25 Colombian & Venezuelan participants.
  • 25 cities in the USA and Colombia.
  • Several of the US participants are doing equipment drives this spring to support Project Béisbol’s mission. In the long term, we anticipate a great deal more support from the participants and their families.

International Sports & Education Exchange Programs

  • Sport For Social Change – Colombia & USA: 44 student athletes and coaches – 20 cities
  • Independent Exchanges and Missions – Colombia & Nicaragua: 30 benefited – 3 countries
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National / International Volunteers & Interns

  • Project Béisbol is honored to have worked with hundreds of volunteers across the hemisphere from Canada to Brazil. Since 2008, we have coordinated programs and hosted over 50 international volunteers and interns in Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil for periods of one week to a year.

Impact Report Colombia:

2012 – 2023

It’s been a long and beautiful journey in Colombia over the last 11 years working with the dedicated local leaders, coaches, volunteers, partner charities and schools which relentlessly pursue a better life for the children in their community. We have learned a great deal about their cultures and the realities in each region which limit youth access to baseball and softball. Together, we are finding solutions, one community at a time. You inspire us to work harder and reach farther everyday! 

Thanks to all the cash and equipment donors, partner charities, corporate sponsors and the U.S. Department of State for your teamwork, support and dedication confronting the inequities and injustice which continue to pervade many places on earth. 

United, we are opening doors and minds, and leveling the playing field for all. Thank you! And Happy 2024 to all!