


Joandel won’t be going to school this fall without help
It’s almost time for kids around the world to go back to school! And today, I’d like to introduce you to Joandel, an 8-year-old from Venezuela. He’s been practicing math with his mother all summer and is eager to put his skills into practice. Joandel is a...
Venezuela: One of the world’s most volatile countries
As the world obsesses over the power struggle for Venezuela’s presidency, most Venezuelans are worried about something else: “Will my children eat today?” That is what Isabella has been asking herself for months, and her story will break your heart. Isabella’s...
“Folks, I need you to see this,” Venezuelan pleads
Venezuela used to be the wealthiest country in Latin America. Now, it looks like the backdrop for a post-apocalyptic movie. Most of the country is still in the dark after last week’s massive power outage. Families have resorted to collecting dirty water from streams...