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October 2006, services began at the Vallado-Cali affected the stability, normal development, and and Palmira offices. progress of the Institute. Like, the sharp drop in income between 2017-18, because of the support During these years, a work culture permeated by of the Christoffel-Blindenmission, a German a series of values t​​ hat was assumed as a corporate foundation, whose mission was to support people flag was generated. Leadership with a vision with visual disabilities, in countries of extreme of the future, is shared between managers and poverty, and according to statistics released in professionals to guide the institution to levels of June 2018, Colombia had already exceeded the excellence in all fields. corresponding rates. On the other hand, the effects of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Always with clear objectives and with the passion In both moments, creativity and teamwork were to give the best in daily work. The training fundamental in the design and execution of the focused on the mission and the commitment of Sustainability Strategies. The Institute took the five directors who marked its development a step forward in the use of renewable energy, during these eight decades. managed and forged new alliances to strengthen already established programs and projects; and Already around the year 2000, and taking into betting, also, on new audiences and projects. account the enormous challenges demanded by the world economy, globalized, changing, and It established new policies in the rational convulsive, the Institute was ‘tuned’ like any management of resources (Management Matrix company that aspires to ‘play’ in the big leagues, of Costs and Expenses), betting on cash flow and and gave way to scenarios with wide horizons, in cash, as a financial strategy. which he had to be unique and different. It was time to ensure his presence in time. The Comprehensive Health Care program positively improved the user experience with an It created a high-quality culture with a Impact Services Model, consolidating the Patient strategic vision, giving the greatest importance Safety Program, strengthening the activities of to planning, permanent evaluation, and Promotion and Prevention in Visual and Hearing continuous improvement. Without losing pace Health, and the Telehealth Service Project. with technology, definitive to ensure an optimal decision in each project. The investment was made in enhancing human talent, a commitment to the development of The opening to the technological advances skills, conscious leadership, humanization in available in the world was a success for the the service, consolidation of innovation, and administrative, educational, rehabilitation research processes. processes, and of course, regarding visual and auditory health. This Valle del Cauca Institution has positioned itself as a model company in the visual and hearing It began to forge a future for the 1920s, with a health sector at a national and international series of alternatives and multiple developments level, at the latter level, with a specific office to focused on obtaining greater economic results in serve the International patients. a sustainable manner. Innovative initiatives for an impact value proposition. In this balance of 82 years, it is shown that investing in and accompanying children and OPPORTUNITIES VS. CRISIS their families, yesterday and today, was the best decision, the greatest satisfaction, and pride Between 2018 – 2020, situations occurred that of the Institute, because they are currently successful professionals, and many others go 102 MAGAZINE

after them. At the close of this historical review, we express the greatest respect, recognition, and gratitude to the founder of the Valle del Cauca Institute for Blind and Deaf Children, Mrs. Luisita Sánchez de Hurtado , and to the ladies, Sara Domínguez de Copete, Stella Basurto de García, and Doris Garcia de Botero ; and Mr. Pedro Pablo Perea Mafla , who were in the General Management during these 82 years creating a solid culture of values, committed to the growth of the company and love for the children who come looking for a better quality of life. For these directors, recognition for the important developments and advances of the organization, and the greatest gratitude for keeping in mind that people are the center of the organization and its support. Be it the medical and rehabilitation specialists, members of the Board of Directors and Board of Directors, the corporate community, the families of the children, and the allied benefactors. 11.04.2022 Stockholm 103MAGAZINE

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