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 | Nov 7, 2025
The Program Keeps Growing

By Jose Gregorio Velasquez | Project Leader

Principal Monica with Children at her School
Principal Monica with Children at her School

Translation to Spanish further below

Mónica has been the Princial of the Rómulo Gallegos Early Education Center, located in La Jota, in the upper part of La Vega, since 2022.She tells us that one of her greatest challenges—aside from adapting the preschool’s curriculum to official guidelines—has been low student attendance.

During the 2024–2025 school year, the preschool has 155 enrolled children, making it the largest participant in the nutrition program.
When asked how the school’s dynamic has changed since joining the program, Mónica shares:

“It’s been excellent! Attendance improved by 100%. Parents feel motivated to bring their children, knowing they’ll receive a nutritious meal during the school day.”

Providing nutritious food for all children has also brought new educational challenges:

“We’re teaching children to enjoy the nutritious menus, since many homes lack daily access to protein. Still, thanks to the way meals are prepared and presented, the children eat them with enthusiasm and satisfaction.”

The program’s impact is clear not only in attendance but also in focus, motivation, and learning outcomes:

“Children’s attention spans have improved, they’re more motivated to participate in activities, and we’re seeing better learning results.”

Mónica took the opportunity to express her heartfelt gratitude to GlobalGiving, donors, sponsors, and everyone who makes this wonderful crowdfunding platform possible:

“On behalf of our staff, parents, and the entire school community, we thank you for helping us provide balanced and nutritious meals to our children, who live in vulnerable conditions due to low family incomes.
May God bless you with health and long life so you can continue supporting Venezuela’s future.
Every child who benefits is a dream fulfilled.”

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Mónica es la directora del Centro de Educación Inicial Rómulo Gallegos, ubicado en el sector La Jota, en la parte alta de La Vega, desde el año 2022.
Nos relata que uno de los mayores desafíos que ha enfrentado, además de ajustar la planificación del preescolar a los lineamientos del ente rector, ha sido la baja asistencia de los niños.

Durante el año escolar 2024-2025, el preescolar cuenta con 155 niños inscritos, convirtiéndose en la institución con más beneficiarios del programa nutricional.
Al preguntarle cómo ha cambiado la dinámica desde que se incorporaron al programa, Mónica comenta:

“Excelente, porque mejoró en un 100 % la asistencia de los niños. Los representantes se sienten motivados a llevar a sus hijos, sabiendo que recibirán una comida nutritiva durante su jornada escolar.”

Proveer alimentos nutritivos a todos los niños ha traído también nuevos retos educativos:

“Uno de los retos es enseñar a los niños a consumir los menús nutritivos, ya que en muchos hogares no se consumen proteínas diariamente. Sin embargo, gracias a la preparación y presentación de los alimentos en la institución, los niños los aceptan con entusiasmo y satisfacción.”

El impacto del programa ha sido evidente no solo en la asistencia, sino también en el rendimiento académico y la motivación:

“Ha aumentado la capacidad de atención, la motivación para realizar las actividades y el logro de los aprendizajes esperados.”

Mónica aprovechó la entrevista para agradecer profundamente a GlobalGiving, a los donantes, patrocinadores y a toda la comunidad que hace posible esta maravillosa plataforma de crowdfunding:

“En nombre del personal, padres y representantes de nuestra institución, agradecemos el apoyo recibido para brindar una alimentación balanceada y nutritiva a nuestros niños, quienes viven situaciones vulnerables por los bajos ingresos familiares.
Dios les bendiga con mucha vida y salud para que continúen apoyando al futuro de Venezuela.
Cada niño beneficiado es un sueño alcanzado.”

Children during Breakfast
Children during Breakfast
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Fundacion Oportunidad y Futuro

Location: CARACAS, Miranda - Venezuela
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