FUNLEO was born thanks to the vocation of Leonor Espinosa and Laura Hernández for supporting processes aimed to improve the well-being of Colombian communities, understanding gastronomy as an engine of social and economic development. For more than a decade, the foundation has worked jointly with international cooperation agencies, government organizations and NGOs in order to highlight the gastronomic traditions and the biological and intangible heritage of Colombia. Thus, it focuses on promoting a food culture that evaluates the potential of traditional cuisine, biodiversity and national identities.