Fe y Alegría

Fe y Alegría is a federation of local organizations which offer educational opportunities to the poorest sectors of society, along with teacher training and educational radio, in 19 countries. From its main office in Bogota, Colombia, Fe y Alegría advances the tradition of Jesuit education under an international board of directors.

History
Fe y Alegría was founded in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1955 by José María Vélaz. It spread rapidly in Venezuela, where it encompassed 10,000 students by 1964. By 1966 Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Bolivia, Central America, and Colombia were a part of the network.