• 14 gap analyses have been applied to COAGROMIN production units. Based on the analyses, it was possible to identify every weakness/threat that these units have with respect to organizational, occupational health and safety, labor, environmental and commercialization aspects. In addition, improvement plans including CRAFT have been prepared and socialized.
• 68 regional mining units that participated in the first phase are interested in continuing in the second phase of the project, which focuses on strengthening the capacities of men and women miners.
• The territorial CRAFT consultation was conducted in Paipa to identify risks at the territorial level and implement actions related to the improvement plans.
• We supported the COAGROMIN improvement plan on technical and environmental issues by following the CRAFT - Fairmined requirements and adapting the understanding of the standards to the activities associated with coal mining.
• We supported the protection of the Sochagota Lake basin ecosystem by reviewing the responsibilities of the mining cooperative and recommending actions for the protection of the environment.
• We also supported sustainability projects in environmental, organizational and health and safety issues by reaching out to institutions to continue their support.

13 mining units that are part of COAGROMIN are involved in the implementation of a CRAFT pilot program for coal mining: What is CRAFT?

Strengthening the capacities of the entrepreneurial mining women's association (ASOAMME) to achieve gender equity in artisanal and small-scale mining in the region

• 23 miners from 16 units shared their knowledge about the organization, health and safety matters at La Carbonera and El Triunfo.
• Participants from Mongua, Sogamoso, Gámeza, Tópaga and Paipa attended the regional workshop in Antioquia.
• #Cojanoficio for artisanal and small-scale mining with zero child labor. Learn more about this campaign.
• Two business roundtables were organized to identify specific requirements and define commitments with entities that would offer any service to the mining organizations supported in Phase I (Mongua, Sogamoso and Gámeza). The Ministry of Mines and Energy, the National Mining Agency, the COMFABOY family compensation company, the Secretary of Economic Development and Tourism, the University of Boyacá, Sochagota Electric Company Inc. (public utility company) and the National Training Service (SENA) also participated.
• 35 miners have received training in safe work from the SENA.
• 37 miners have received training in underground mine ventilation monitoring by the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
• 98 miners received training in solid waste management operations from the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
• 4 miners completed the course diploma in Management Systems for Underground Mines.
• Thanks to the GENSA efforts, miners carried out a first aid drill.
• 50 miners have been trained in Public Policies for the Prevention and Elimination of Child Labor - Assistance Route for Children and Adolescents in Child Labor" developed by the ICBF-EMPI protection team.