[Go to Colombianos] Overview
 Even though the Colombians in Pittsburgh are not an organized group--we don't get together on a specific date and are not a well-defined group with common interests or political purposes--we are integrated not just because "we came from Colombia." We are integrated for the desire to see each other, which is a way to see ourselves; the desire to hear each other, which is a collective way to listen; and, the desire to get together, as a cultural expression: talking, playing or watching soccer games, hearing music, and dancing, that's Colombia in a nutshell.
 Colombians are dispersed throughout the city. Each one in the microcosm of their immediate community and only in occasional, happy, and often random encounters with other "paisanos," there is a chance to share opinions and talk about "what is going on in the country." A warm welcome to all!
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Community Organizations
Colombia en Pittsburgh
An organization that mainly gathers Colombians and
friends of Colombians to perform activities that promote the culture and good image of Colombia. Colombia en Pittsburgh welcomes all the Colombians who arrive in the city and invites them to contact the organization.
Alejandro Ruiz
Email: colcmu@andrew.cmu.edu
http://www.colombiaenpittsburgh.org
Colombianos@andrew.cmu.edu
A mail list that links Colombians together and allows for informal discussions, help calls and so on.
Colombia.com
A website that links Colombians abroad.
http://www.colombia.com/
Presidencia de Colombia
A website of the Colombian government.
http://www.presidencia.gov.co/
Bolsa de Valores de Colombia
A website of the Colombian stock market.
http://www.bolsabogota.com.co/
Colombian Human Rights Network
A website of Colombians living in the United States and working in Human Rights.
http://colhrnet.igc.org/ Immunization Action Coalition (IAC)
Vaccine Information Statements
The IAC works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. The Coalition also facilitates communication about the safety, efficacy, and use of vaccines within the broad immunization community of patients, parents, health care organizations, and government health agencies.
Click here for language specific Vaccine Information Statements (VIS). VIS are information sheets produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that explain to vaccine recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives both the benefits and risks of a vaccine. Federal law requires that VIS be handed out whenever (before each dose) certain vaccinations are given. Immunization Action Coalition
http://www.immunize.org
admin@immunize.org 1573 Selby Avenue, Ste. 234
St. Paul, MN 55104
Tel: (651) 647-9009 Fax: (651) 647-9131
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