Thanks to generous funding from the United States’ Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) project, #BecasINL, and the completion of a 2-year academic and practical training, Lisandro graduated as a Second Sailor at the Barranquilla Non-Commissioned Officer School of the Colombian National Navy in July of 2021. By graduating, Lisandro has achieved his goal, consolidated his life project, and proudly become an agent of change in service of his country. The #BecasINL Project, implemented by PADF, aims to empower and provide opportunities to Afro-Colombians, young people from rural areas, indigenous people, and women, to fulfill their dream of joining the Colombian National Police and National Navy.