# Social welfare and infrastructure programs in Soacha

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/social-welfare-and-infrastructure-programs-in-soacha
> Updated: 2026-10-08T16:41:47.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 4.

The municipality of Soacha is implementing various social infrastructure and welfare programs. In September 2026, the local government inaugurated a new kitchen and dining hall at the Benedicto XVI Educational Institution, an investment of $436.5 million aimed at providing fresh meals to 1,650 students. This project is part of an expansion of the School Feeding Program (PAE), which has seen on-site meal preparation coverage increase from 20% in 2023 to 58% in 2026.

To ensure transparency, the Secretary of Education held the second public meeting for the 2026 PAE term on September 30, 2026. The session focused on accountability regarding the technical, administrative, and financial management of the program. Resources for the PAE average more than 3.6 billion pesos per month, funded by local taxes and contributions from the Ministry of Education through the Special Administrative Unit for School Feeding, Alimentos para Aprender (UApA).

Simultaneously, the municipality has progressed with housing improvement initiatives. Following the initial delivery of 140 projects, a recent update indicates that the program is providing upgrades to 100 vulnerable families through an investment of $3,258 million. This initiative, which began in June 2026, addresses essential needs such as repairing bathrooms, kitchens, floors, and bedrooms to mitigate issues like leaks and lack of running water. The program offers subsidies of up to 18 minimum wages per household and covers nine different sectors within the municipality.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Soacha housing upgrades and Dominican Republic infrastructure audits

Soacha is investing $3,258 million in housing upgrades for 100 families, while the Dominican Republic's Comptroller General has audited 77 public infrastructure projects in 2026.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soacha-housing-upgrades-and-dominican-republic-infrastructure-audits

### 2026-09-30: Soacha holds public meeting for School Feeding Program

The Soacha Secretary of Education held a public accountability meeting for the 2026 School Feeding Program (PAE) to review resource management and service quality.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soacha-holds-public-meeting-for-school-feeding-program

### 2026-09-21: Soacha begins delivery of 140 housing improvement projects

Soacha has delivered 140 housing improvements through a 9.68 billion peso program. The initiative aims to upgrade 800 homes by addressing roofs, kitchens, and bathrooms for low-income families.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soacha-begins-delivery-of-140-housing-improvement-projects

### 2026-09-09: Soacha inaugurates new school kitchen to expand meal program

Soacha has invested $436.5 million in a new kitchen and dining hall at the Benedicto XVI school, increasing on-site meal preparation coverage to 58% for students.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soacha-inaugurates-new-school-kitchen-to-expand-meal-program

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