Help Feed 800 Venezuelan School Age Children

by Fundacion Oportunidad y Futuro
Help Feed 800 Venezuelan School Age Children
Help Feed 800 Venezuelan School Age Children
Help Feed 800 Venezuelan School Age Children
Help Feed 800 Venezuelan School Age Children
Help Feed 800 Venezuelan School Age Children
Help Feed 800 Venezuelan School Age Children
Help Feed 800 Venezuelan School Age Children
Help Feed 800 Venezuelan School Age Children

Project Report | May 16, 2025
An Arepa Ambassador's Visit Back Home

By Jose Gregorio Velasquez | Project Leader

Crala and Jose visiting one school
Crala and Jose visiting one school

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Carla is one of our beloved Arepa Ambassadors in Chile — one of many Venezuelans who, in search of a better future for themselves and their families, had to leave their country. But being an Arepa Ambassador means much more than being part of the diaspora. It means recognizing the challenges left behind, especially for those who remain in Venezuela and face the daily struggles of a humanitarian crisis. Ambassadors like Carla choose to support from afar — not forgetting, but giving back.

Each Arepa Ambassador contributes in their own way, from wherever they are in the world. They help spread the word about the “An Arepa for My Country” program — a joint initiative between Fundación Oportunidad y Futuro (FOF) and Fundación Pabellón con Arepa (P&A). They promote our GlobalGiving campaigns such as Giving Tuesday and Arepa Day, organize fundraisers, and advocate for the people who make this program possible.

This quarter, Carla had the opportunity to return to Venezuela and see the impact of the program first-hand. She visited schools, met the children, the cooks, and the program leaders — and she left deeply moved. In her own words:

“After years away from Venezuela, it was a gift to witness one of the Foundation’s activities in person. Seeing photos was already exciting, but being there made the experience so much more powerful. Watching the children enjoy their Christmas school celebration — painting their faces, jumping on inflatable castles, eating happily — filled me with joy. It’s heartening to know that this moment was made possible by good-hearted, organized people working together for these children’s well-being. I felt their genuine sense of service and teamwork. I’m especially grateful to the preschool staff I met today for their kindness and professionalism, and above all, to those who coordinate and sustain this program that brings joy and nourishment to these beautiful kids.”

At FOF and P&A, we remain committed to providing nourishment and love to the most vulnerable. We believe that building a better future starts with caring for our children today.


VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL

Carla es una de nuestras queridas Embajadoras de la Arepa en Chile, parte de los muchos venezolanos que han tenido que dejar su país en busca de un mejor futuro para sí mismos y sus familias. Pero ser Embajadora de la Arepa va más allá de formar parte de la diáspora: significa ser consciente de la difícil realidad que se deja atrás y, especialmente, de quienes siguen enfrentando la crisis humanitaria en Venezuela, muchas veces en condiciones extremas de vulnerabilidad. Es por eso que nuestros embajadores eligen apoyar desde donde estén, manteniendo vivo el lazo con su país.

Cada embajador aporta su granito de arena desde su rincón del mundo, promoviendo el programa “Una Arepa para Mi País” —una iniciativa conjunta de la Fundación Oportunidad y Futuro (FOF) y Fundación Pabellón con Arepa (P&A)—, difundiendo nuestras campañas en GlobalGiving como Giving Tuesday o el Arepa Day, organizando colectas y dando a conocer la labor de quienes hacen posible este programa.

En esta ocasión, Carla tuvo la oportunidad de regresar a Venezuela y conocer de cerca el impacto del programa. Visitó escuelas, conoció a los niños, a quienes preparan los alimentos y a los líderes del programa. Y así lo describe, emocionada, con sus propias palabras:

“Después de años fuera de Venezuela, fue un gran regalo poder presenciar, por primera vez, una de las actividades de la fundación. Verlo en fotos ya me emocionaba, pero vivirlo en persona fue aún más impactante. Ver a los niños disfrutar de su fiesta escolar de Navidad —pintándose las caritas, saltando en el colchón inflable, comiendo con alegría— me llenó de orgullo. Saber que esta experiencia fue posible gracias a gente buena, organizada y comprometida con el bienestar de estos niños es algo que conmueve. Se siente la vocación de servicio y el trabajo en equipo hecho con cariño. Personalmente, agradezco a los miembros del preescolar que conocí hoy por su cordialidad y educación, y sobre todo a quienes coordinan y hacen posible este programa que beneficia a estos niños tan especiales.”

Desde FOF y P&A seguimos comprometidos con brindar nutrición y amor a los más vulnerables, convencidos de que un mejor futuro comienza con la atención y formación de nuestros niños hoy.

Jose with some of the children
Jose with some of the children
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