Rito Álvarez
Rito Álvarez is a Colombian priest born in 1972 in San Calixto, Norte de Santander, who has dedicated his life to education and peace-building in the conflict-ridden Catatumbo region. After overcoming significant personal challenges, including poverty and the lure of violence, he founded the Oasis of Love and Peace Foundation in 2007, which aims to provide educational opportunities for children and youth affected by the drug trade and armed conflict. Rito advocates for peace and the importance of education as a means to transform lives, emphasizing that true change begins in the hearts of individuals.
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Recent news mentions
Rito Álvarez is mentioned in relation to the economic dependence of some municipalities on coca.
Gloria Miranda sobre plan de pago por erradicación
Colombia· 2025-03-04
Rito Álvarez is a Colombian priest who founded the Oasis of Love and Peace Foundation to educate and support children affected by violence and the drug trade in the Catatumbo region.
‘La paz hay que sembrarla en el corazón de las personas’Colombia· 2025-03-01