Posts by Elena Giralt
Donations from Italy
Cuatro Por Venezuela is grateful to our donors from all over the world. Recently, we received a donation of medicine from Arezzo, Italy. Thank you to the parents and children of SCUOLA DI INFANZIA “IL PAESE DEI BALOCCHI” for their kindness and generosity. Grazie tanti ragazzi!
Read MorePartner Spotlight: Se Busca un Padrino, School Program
Our partners Se Busca un Padrino recently delivered a donation of school supplies to primary schools in Punto Fijo and surrounding areas. Continue reading to see the original report in Spanish as well as a photo gallery below. The delivery was made to communities in need in Punto Fijo and the surrounding areas where there…
Read MoreHunger rate in Venezuela has tripled according to UN
The United Nations has released its latest report on Food and National Security in Latin America where it finds that the rates of hunger in Venezuela have tripled since 2010. This story was reported in English by the Miami Herald and reported in Spanish in El Pais.
Read MorePartnership Spotlight: CUMIS UCV
Cuatro Por Venezuela is proud to partner with CUMIS UCV. CUMIS, “Campamento Universitario Multidisciplinario de Investigación y Servicio,” is a multidisciplinary program of research, investigation, and service for medical students in Venezuela. Students travel to rural areas throughout the country to provide health services to communities that do not have access to hospitals and traditional…
Read MoreVenezuela Complex Humanitarian Emergency Report
A complex humanitarian emergency is defined by the United Nations as “a humanitarian crisis in a country, region or society in which there is a total or considerable breakdown of authority, as a result of internal or external conflict, and which requires an international response that goes beyond the mandate or capacity of a single…
Read MoreInternational experts concerned for Venezuela’s senior citizens
Senior citizens in Venezuela have been especially impacted by the country’s economic and humanitarian crisis. Interamerican Commission for Human Rights released a joint statement earlier this month detailing their findings. See the full press release here.
Read MoreDonor Spotlight: Athletes with a purpose
This summer our donors Mariana and Miguel raised over $3500 for Cuatro Por Venezuela. Hello, my name is Mariana Perez Lingg, I am a Venezuelan engineer, mom of two boys, Ignacio Andres and Sebastian. I have done nine 70.3 Ironman and working for more. After having my mom with cancer in Venezuela and struggling to…
Read MoreJhonattan Vegas gives back to Venezuela
Jhonattan Vegas was concerned. In Maturin – Vegas’ home city, located along the eastern coast of Venezuela – food is scarce. As is medicine, as well as medical supplies in general. A three-time winner on the PGA TOUR and longtime Texas resident, Vegas was looking for a way to help back home. In Cuatro Por…
Read MorePartnership Spotlight: "Se Busca un Padrino" Project
“The path has show us to share blessings; that’s the spirit of ‘SE BUSCA UN PADRINO”. Tito del Corral Cuatro Por Venezuela recently delivered a special shipment to the children of Paraguaná. Meet Ashly Armas Palma, a 12-month old girl and her mother Osmary. Osmary and her husband work hard to support their child. “Neither my…
Read MoreOver 400 cancer patients receive immunosuppressants thanks to Cuatro
With our partners at Amigos Transplantados Venezuela, Cuatro recently delivered life-saving immunosuppressant medicine to over 400 cancer patients. Read more here.
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