FOCUS AREAS Education Health

Socioeconomic Context

  • It takes 349 minimum wages to cover the basic food basket in Venezuela.
  • 30% of children suffer from stunted growth due to chronic malnutrition.
  • Lara's economy has collapsed: today, it is estimated that only one out of every three industries that existed 18 years ago remains active.
  • 3 million children and adolescents in Venezuela are currently left out of the educational system.
    • Nutritional Component

      From Monday to Friday, we provide 70 children with a daily high-protein lunch covering 40% of their caloric requirements. The diet, designed with the support of health professionals, is balanced, diverse, and rich in essential micronutrients, ensuring hunger does not limit their physical growth, learning, or future.

    • Educational Component

      To combat literacy gaps and strengthen reading comprehension, the children participate in Exploradores de Lectura (Reading Explorers), a one-hour workshop held four days a week, either before or after lunch. The program implements a methodology developed by Fundación Impronta, an organization with an 8-year track record and proven results in multiple educational centers across the country. Through phonics, storytelling, and playful dynamics, children strengthen their reading skills, imagination, critical thinking, and analytical capacity.