Friends of Colombia for Social Aid - FOCSA

12/09/2026

FINAL DAY — BIDDING CLOSES TONIGHT AT 23:00 BST
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/focsa-gala-2026-live-auction

This is the final opportunity to bid for “Generosas” (2020), Pedro Ruiz’s original oil on canvas donated to FOCSA.

Opening bid: £9,000
Size: 70 × 50 cm
Original Certificate of Authenticity included

Online bidding is open to supporters and collectors everywhere—you do not need to attend the Gala.

Your bid could bring an exceptional work of Colombian art into your collection while supporting practical, lasting help for vulnerable children and communities in Colombia.

BID BEFORE 23:00 BST:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/focsa-gala-2026-live-auction

11/09/2026

COLLECTORS: VIEW THE LIVE AUCTION
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/focsa-gala-2026-live-auction

“Generosas” (2020) is an original—not a print or edition—by acclaimed Colombian artist Pedro Ruiz.

• Oil on canvas, 70 × 50 cm
• Original Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist
• Donated directly to FOCSA
• Opening bid: £9,000

Ruiz trained at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris and Atelier 17. His work is represented in major public collections including the National Museum of Colombia, the Museum of Modern Art of Bogotá and the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art in the United States. France appointed him a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters; he is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

Auction closes Saturday, 12 September at 23:00 BST. Bid online:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/focsa-gala-2026-live-auction

10/09/2026

WATCH PEDRO RUIZ — THEN BID LIVE:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/focsa-gala-2026-live-auction

Hear acclaimed Colombian artist Pedro Ruiz explain his support for FOCSA and the donation of his original work “Generosas” (2020).

This exceptional oil on canvas, measuring 70 × 50 cm and accompanied by its Original Certificate of Authenticity, is being offered exclusively through the FOCSA 50th Anniversary Gala Live Auction.

Opening bid: £9,000
Auction closes: Saturday, 12 September at 23:00 BST
Online bidding is open—you do not need to attend the Gala.

Escuche el mensaje de Pedro Ruiz y participe en la subasta en vivo.

PLACE YOUR BID:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/focsa-gala-2026-live-auction

10/09/2026

BID NOW: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/focsa-gala-2026-live-auction

A rare opportunity to acquire “Generosas” (2020), an original oil on canvas by acclaimed Colombian artist Pedro Ruiz—donated by the artist to support FOCSA’s work with vulnerable children and communities in Colombia.

Against a luminous gold ground, six monumental white roses rise from a slender canoe: a powerful image of abundance, dignity and Colombian identity.

• Original Pedro Ruiz oil on canvas
• 70 × 50 cm
• Original Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist
• Opening bid: £9,000
• Auction closes Saturday, 12 September at 23:00 BST

You do not need to attend the Gala to bid. Follow the link, register and place your bid online:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/focsa-gala-2026-live-auction

Own an exceptional work of Colombian art—and help create lasting change for children in Colombia.

17/06/2025

12/04/2023

Another opportunity to help Friends of Colombia for Social Aid to help children in Colombia. Join us for a 5Km walk, lunch and drinks on the 21st May.
To register go to eventbrite with this link or just search focsa!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/focsa-dollis-valley-greenwalk-caminata-tickets-610031459517?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

09/10/2022

End of another amazing Royal Parks half marathon🎉. Our complete gratitude goes to the 11 super humans fundraising for Friends of Colombia and all the volunteers supporting us!
You still have time to donate at:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/focsahalfmarathon2022

28/09/2022

Hola Friends of Colombia 🇨🇴
We would like to introduce you to Adelaida Gartner, another amazing person running the Royal Parks Half Marathon on the 9th October to help FOCSA help Colombia!! 👏🏽👏🏽
Please support her by visiting her JustGiving page and make a donation.
Gracias 🫶

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lore-and-ade-runforcharity

27/09/2022

Sharing the story of another of our runners for the Royal Park Half Marathon, our own trustee and focsa volunteer Victor Rivera Garcia
Please help him to help focsa and Colombia, donating at his JustGiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/victor-rivera1