We are a global network devoted to generating cultural transfers and social impact through languages
We are a bridge that connects people regardless of what language they speak.
Our history
Opportunities for change amid crises: word by word, one language at a time
Hello, I am Diana, I was born and raised in Medellin, a beautiful city in Colombia, which I have seen transform from a place of danger and violence into a peaceful city that is now super friendly and touristic. I am an Engineer by trade, with a great passion for languages and social causes, which has made me want to find a way to change the world from local realities.
Ever since I was a child I have loved languages and my dream has been to be a polyglot (someone who can speak four or more languages). Along the way I had the opportunity to learn English and French, but working as a volunteer with poor communities in Medellin, I realized the widespread inequalities that still exist in my city today. I realized that there are children who do not know how to read and write in Spanish (our native language) as I was able to do at their age.
I wanted to be an active participant in changing this reality, I wanted to give back the opportunities I have received, but I did not know how. In 2018, I had a crisis at work; I received a monthly salary but my heart was empty. During this year, I remembered that I needed a language to fulfill my dream of becoming a polyglot. I decided to choose LOVE as a universal language, and thus GLOT was born as a way of giving back some of the opportunities I have had.
In 2020, going through a new crisis (this time the worldwide pandemic due to COVID-19), we re-invented ourselves and went from being a personal project to becoming a global network of cultural transfer and social impact through languages.
Today we represent many nationalities and we work together so that the power of languages reaches EVERYONE.
Diana Suárez
Founder & CEO
- In the beautiful city of Medellin, Colombia 🇨🇴
- We launched our first Literacy+ program pilot.
- We became members of the global network of Impact Hub entrepreneurs.
- We participated in the Impacto2030 program of Impact Hub Medellin.
- We were chosen as a Consolidated Innovation at the First Contest for Educational Justice in America.
- We piloted the Literacy+ program for the first time in rural schools in Colombia.
- We started operations in the United States as a non-profit organization.
- We are piloting the Literacy+ program with the support of SUMMA (Chile) and the Education Endowment Foundation (UK) .
that Unite Us
Inspired by the love of languages and convinced that this is a universal language, we consider its immense power so it moves us to do everything.
Meet the Team
We are proud to be a diverse and multicultural business led predominantly by women!
General Assembly
- Diana M. Suárez
Miembro de asamblea en Colombia y Estados Unidos / Board member in Colombia and the United States - Juan Prieto
Miembro de asamblea en Colombia y Estados Unidos / Board member in Colombia and the United States - Luz Suárez
Miembro de asamblea en Colombia y Estados Unidos / Board member in Colombia and the United States - Lina Restrepo
Miembro de asamblea en Colombia / Board member in Colombia - Megan Hennessy
Miembro de asamblea Estados Unidos / Board member in the United States
Equipo / Team
🇨🇴 Diana Suárez
🇺🇸 Shyam Kamath
🇨🇴 Katerine Cuervo
🇨🇴 Prisila Alzate
🇨🇴 Felipe Paniagua
🇨🇴 Leonardo Pico
🇨🇴 Maria Teresa Idárraga
Our network is made up of:
Volunteers
Nationalities
We are looking for global citizens who want to generate A POSITIVE IMPACT in society
Get in touch with us and be one of the national or international volunteers who have
joined our cause. We appreciate your help!