WHO WE ARE
Our Story
In 2014, a handful of Venezuelans living in Britain decided to do something extraordinary about the health crisis in Venezuela. They banded together, collecting and sending essential medicine. From this moment, Healing Venezuela was born! As the humanitarian crisis deepened, so did the support. By 2016, Healing Venezuela was already registered as a charity in England & Wales. Today, Healing Venezuela is classified as an Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), working from 4 different locations with over 30 volunteers, and helping hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans.
Throughout this time, Healing Venezuela has never wavered from its core principles: to provide life saving aid to Venezuela. With just 5% of our income going towards administration, the rest goes directly to those who need help. The organisation’s strict non-political affiliation, adds to its reach. Healing Venezuela is proud to be working with partners across various states within Venezuela. Above all, Healing Venezuela is a charity run by volunteers, with a clear PLAN – EXECUTE – MEASURE – IMPROVE framework to ensure long-lasting success.
Our People
Prof. Michael Adler
Patron
Prof. Michael Adler
Patron
Lord Nigel Crisp
Patron
Lord Nigel Crisp
Patron
Rupert Pennant-Rea
Patron
Rupert Pennant-Rea
Patron
⋆ UK Team ⋆
Cynthia De Santis
Chairwoman & Founder
Cynthia De Santis
Chairwoman & Founder
Marisol Giardina
Trustee
Marisol Giardina
Trustee
Mayra Sánchez
Deputy CEO
Mayra Sánchez
Deputy CEO
Prof. Alejandro Arenas
Senior Medical Advisor
Prof. Alejandro Arenas
Senior Medical Advisor
John O' Driscoll
Treasurer
John O' Driscoll
Treasurer
Yocelyn De Abreu
Trustee
Yocelyn De Abreu
Trustee
Andreina Townsend
Trustee
Andreina Townsend
Trustee
Thania Cao
Sustainable Projects
Thania Cao
Sustainable Projects
Marius Klaus Tkocz
Trustee
Marius Klaus Tkocz
Trustee
⋆ Venezuelan Team ⋆
Andrés Ortiz
Chief Medical Officer
Andrés Ortiz
Chief Medical Officer
Miglene López
National Project Coordinator
Miglene López
National Project Coordinator
Kate Otto Chelby
Ambassador
Kate Otto Chelby
Ambassador
⋆ Our Ambassadors Around The World ⋆
Jany Lesseur
France
Jany Lesseur
France
Janin Barboza
Spain
Janin Barboza
Spain
Laura Ter Meer
USA
Laura Ter Meer
USA
Ernesto Calzadilla
Goodwill Ambassador
Ernesto Calzadilla
Goodwill Ambassador
Jemelin Artigas
Goodwill Ambassador
Jemelin Artigas
Goodwill Ambassador
Our Partners
Contact us
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