Our Work in Venezuela: What We’ve Achieved So Far

How It All Started: Supporting Sister Maria Olga’s Orphanage

Our first project in Venezuela began in late 2024 when we started supporting an orphanage run by Sister Maria Olga. For many years, she has dedicated her time to caring for children who have lost their parents or are unable to live with their families due to difficult circumstances. The orphanage provides the children with a safe home and loving care. However, it relies on donations to cover everyday expenses and fund essential supplies and repairs.

So far, we have provided a total of €4,353.70 in financial support to the orphanage.

One of our most important contributions was funding the purchase and installation of five air conditioning units. These help create more comfortable temperatures, particularly in the bedrooms, making everyday life easier for both the children and their caregivers. In addition, our donations have helped provide food, clothing, essential repairs, and various activities for the children.

A Special Christmas Celebration for the Children

Through another fundraising campaign, we were also able to organize a Christmas dinner and provide gifts for every child. This campaign alone raised €1,230 in a short period of time, which is included in the total amount donated to the orphanage.

The donations not only helped make Christmas a special occasion for the children but also made other shared experiences possible, including a trip to the zoo.

We are very happy to be able to support Sister Maria Olga in her important work, thanks to your contributions. Moving forward, we hope to continue improving living conditions at the orphanage and helping provide much-needed supplies and equipment.

Earthquake Relief: Supporting Two Families

On June 24, 2026, two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. Numerous buildings were destroyed, and many people lost their homes, belongings, or loved ones within a matter of moments.

Through our existing connection with Sister Maria Olga, we learned about two families who had been particularly severely affected by the earthquakes. We reached out to them and launched two additional fundraising campaigns to provide direct support during this difficult time.

Yuleida and Her Family: Medical Care and Steps Towards Recovery

Yuleida and her family lost almost everything in the earthquakes. When their apartment building collapsed, her two sons, Alexander (14) and Juan Miguel (10), as well as her two young nieces, tragically lost their lives. Their home was also completely destroyed.

Yuleida’s mother and her two daughters were trapped beneath the rubble and could only be rescued after approximately twelve hours. Her mother suffered a severe pelvic fracture, required surgery, and was left unable to walk. Yuleida’s daughters also sustained injuries and needed medical treatment. Alongside these physical injuries, the family is facing the challenge of coping with the traumatic experience and the loss of their loved ones.

Since July 2026, we have provided Yuleida and her family with a total of €1,016.85 in financial support.

These donations have helped cover medical treatment and outstanding medical bills. One particularly important step forward was providing a custom-made walking aid for Yuleida’s mother. This is helping her relearn how to walk after her serious injury and gradually regain her mobility.

However, our support goes beyond medical care. We are now also helping the family cover legal fees. The goal is to make it possible for Yuleida’s mother and her two daughters to relocate to Spain, where other family members live. We remain in close contact with the family and hope to continue supporting them through the next steps.

Eudyn and Roigel: Supporting Two Brothers After the Loss of Their Mother

Brothers Eudyn (20) and Roigel (16) also suffered devastating losses in the earthquakes. Their mother lost her life when their apartment building collapsed. The brothers also lost their home and all their belongings, with nothing from their apartment able to be recovered.

Since then, they have had to navigate everyday life without their mother. This has been particularly challenging for Eudyn, who has now taken on responsibility for his younger brother.

So far, we have provided the brothers with €353 in financial support.

The donations are intended to help the brothers cover their basic needs and gradually rebuild their lives. In the long term, we hope to support them in finding safe accommodation and obtaining essential household items, clothing, and other necessities. We also remain in contact with Eudyn and Roigel to stay informed about their situation and explore ways to provide further assistance.

What We’ve Achieved Together So Far

Thanks to your support, we have been able to contribute a total of €5,723.55 across our three projects in Venezuela.

Behind these numbers are real, tangible improvements. The children at the orphanage benefit from better living conditions, essential supplies, and shared activities. Yuleida’s family has received much-needed medical care, while her mother is taking important steps towards regaining her independence with the help of a custom-made walking aid. We have also been able to provide financial support to Eudyn and Roigel during an extremely difficult time.

It is particularly important to us that donations reach the people who truly need them. That is why we stay in close contact with our local partners and the families we support, ensuring that our assistance is tailored to their individual needs.

Our Support Continues – Help Us Make a Difference in Venezuela

Although we have already achieved a great deal together, the people we support in Venezuela continue to face significant challenges.

Sister Maria Olga’s orphanage still depends on financial support to care for the children, carry out necessary repairs, and provide a safe home. At the same time, Yuleida and her family, as well as Eudyn and Roigel, continue to need assistance as they recover from the earthquakes and work towards rebuilding their lives. Your donation helps us continue these three projects and provide support where it is needed most.

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who has donated, shared our fundraising campaigns, or supported our work in any other way. None of these achievements would have been possible without you.

Together, we can continue to make a positive difference. Your donation helps us continue supporting children and families in Venezuela.