Fe y Alegría

Fe y Alegría
Established1955 (1955)
HeadquartersCalle 35 No. 21-19
Bogotá, Colombia
Coordinates4°37′16″N 74°3′53″W / 4.62111°N 74.06472°W / 4.62111; -74.06472
Founder
José María Vélaz, SJ (1910-1985)
Director
Daniel Villanueva, SJ
AffiliationsJesuit, Catholic
Websitewww.feyalegria.org/en/home-fya-international/

Fe y Alegría, (English: Faith and Joy), is an International Movement for the Popular Education and Integral Education, and Social Promotion. Established in 1955, the federation offers educational programs to the poorest sectors of society, along with teacher training and educational radio. From its main office in Bogota, Colombia, Fe y Alegría advances the tradition of Jesuit education under an international board of directors.