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Protect, Educate, Empower

Partner with us in our mission to eradicate child exploitation and create a world where every child can grow up safe, empowered, and loved. Together, we can give children the future they deserve.

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About Us

Marianco is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting children from the horrors of trafficking, exploitation and abuse. Founded by Francisco Padilla, a former street orphan from Cartagena, Colombia, Marianco is committed to safeguarding the rights of children and ensuring they have a future full of hope and opportunities. We believe that every child deserves to grow up in a world where they are protected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.

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Our Focus Areas

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    Combatting Child Trafficking

    Dedicated to ending the horrific practice of child trafficking. Join us in the fight to protect vulnerable children and restore their freedom and dignity.

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    Fighting Against Child Pornography

    Unwavering in our commitment to eradicating child pornography. Stand with us to protect children and eliminate this crime.

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    Eradicating Child Prostitution

    Marianco is dedicated to ending child prostitution. Stand with us to protect children and give them the future they deserve.

What We Do

  • Protection

    We work to prevent child trafficking through education and community awareness programs.

  • Education

    Organizing educational workshops, scholarships, and mentoring programs to help individuals grow.

  • Empowerment

    Fostering economic independence by providing skills training and community support.

A World in Peril
The Alarming Reality of Child Exploitation

Alarming Numbers

  • 1.2 million

    Children trafficked annually

  • 1 million

    Children in commercial sex trade

  • 70% - 80%

    Child trafficking victims are girls

  • 69 million

    Reports of abuse images annually

    • * These numbers vary across sources, and actual figures can be challenging to verify due to the hidden nature of these crimes

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