Fundación Acción Interna supports reintegration in Colombia
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Johana Bahamon, a Colombian actress and entrepreneur, founded Fundación Acción Interna in 2012 to help people in and after prison rebuild their lives.
Bahamon discussed with ColombiaOne how her foundation aims to provide practical support and opportunities for reintegration into society, believing a sentence should not define a person indefinitely.
The foundation advocates for a legislative initiative to involve public institutions in supporting women in prison and those preparing for release, aiming to create a dignified path forward beyond individual effort or charity. Bahamon shared personal stories highlighting the impact of second chances, including her bond with Clari, a woman in prison, and her care for Clari’s daughter, Evelyn, whom she considers a second daughter.
She also spoke with ColombiaOne about Camilo, who served a 14-year sentence at La Picota prison in Bogota and now works with the foundation, and Jose, who supports his wife currently in prison. These stories demonstrate how incarceration affects entire families and the importance of sustained support. Bahamon explained that her work with Fundación Acción Interna has broadened her understanding of trust, care, and change, and has expanded her own definition of family.
She sees providing second chances as a shared responsibility between institutions, society, and individuals who offer support.
