Who We Are

our story

In 2014, a small group of Venezuelans living in the UK took action in response to the ongoing health crisis in Venezuela. They came together to collect vital medical supplies and equipment, which they then shipped to Venezuela. As the humanitarian crisis worsened, their support grew, and by 2016, Healing Venezuela became a registered charity in England & Wales (charity number 1170709). We are also registered in the USA as a 501(c)(3) organisation and in France as an Association.

Healing Venezuela’s mission is to alleviate the public health crisis in Venezuela through high-impact interventions within the public health sector. The organisation’s strict non-political stance further extends its reach, enabling collaboration with partners both across Venezuela and internationally. The charity has received recognition for its work, including nominations and awards in the UK, such as StartUp Charity of the Year by CharityClarityin 2019, two finalist spots in The Times Charities Award in 2021, and a Bronze Award for Humanitarian Response at the prestigious GlobalGoodAwards in 2024.

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Our PAtrons

Prof. Michael Adler

Patron

Lord Nigel Crisp

Patron

Rupert Pennant-Rea

Patron

Our uk team

Cinzia De Santis

Chairwoman & Founder

Marisol Giardina

CEO

Mayra Sánchez

Communicationos Director

Prof. Alejandro Arenas

Trustee

John O’ Driscoll

Trustee

Andreina Townsend

Trustee

Marius Klaus Tkocz

Trustee

Global Ambassadors

Jany Lesseur

France

Elena Palacios

USA

Ernesto Calzadilla

Goodwill Ambassador

Jemelin Artigas

Goodwill Ambassador

INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS WE WORK WITH

One of the biggest challenges we face at Healing Venezuela is the lack of visibility of the Venezuelan crisis. Advocating for increased international support and awareness to alleviate the suffering of millions is part of our mission. Apart from working with many Venezuelan diaspora organisations, we are active participants of the Global Diaspora Confederation (GDC), the Diaspora Emergency Action & Coordination(DEMAC), the Small International Development Charities Network (SIDCN) and the JENA Declaration. We have also worked in the past with the International Office of Migration for the UN (IOM) to coordinate the effort of the Venezuelan humanitarian diaspora. These organisations bring together leaders, policymakers, and humanitarian organizations from around the world to discuss the challenges that the world faces.