WHO WE ARE
Our Story
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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
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Prof. Michael Adler
Patron
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Prof. Michael Adler
Patron
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Lord Nigel Crisp
Patron
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Lord Nigel Crisp
Patron
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Rupert Pennant-Rea
Patron
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Rupert Pennant-Rea
Patron
⋆ UK Team ⋆
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Cinzia De Santis
Chairwoman & Founder
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Cinzia De Santis
Chairwoman & Founder
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Marisol Giardina
Trustee
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Marisol Giardina
Trustee
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Mayra Sánchez
Deputy CEO
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Mayra Sánchez
Deputy CEO
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Prof. Alejandro Arenas
Senior Medical Advisor
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Prof. Alejandro Arenas
Senior Medical Advisor
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John O' Driscoll
Treasurer
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John O' Driscoll
Treasurer
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Yocelyn De Abreu
Trustee
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Yocelyn De Abreu
Trustee
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Andreina Townsend
Trustee
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Andreina Townsend
Trustee
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Thania Cao
Sustainable Projects
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Thania Cao
Sustainable Projects
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Marius Klaus Tkocz
Trustee
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Marius Klaus Tkocz
Trustee
⋆ Venezuelan Team ⋆
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Andrés Ortiz
Chief Medical Officer
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Andrés Ortiz
Chief Medical Officer
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Miglene López
National Project Coordinator
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Miglene López
National Project Coordinator
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Kate Otto Chelby
Ambassador
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Kate Otto Chelby
Ambassador
⋆ Our Ambassadors Around The World ⋆
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Jany Lesseur
France
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Jany Lesseur
France
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Janin Barboza
Spain
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Janin Barboza
Spain
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Laura Ter Meer
USA
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Laura Ter Meer
USA
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Ernesto Calzadilla
Goodwill Ambassador
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Ernesto Calzadilla
Goodwill Ambassador
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Jemelin Artigas
Goodwill Ambassador
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Jemelin Artigas
Goodwill Ambassador
Our Partners
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Contact us
There are many ways to contact us, through social media, subscribing to our email list, or writing to us directly at: