Veniños – Venezuelan Children in Need – is a UK registered charity, dedicated to improving the lives of street and shanty town children in urban Venezuela. It has no religious or political affiliation. The funds raised by Veniños will be used to support projects run by well respected non-governmental organisations operating in Venezuela.

Our Mission Statement:

“To aid and protect disadvantaged children and young people from the poor urban areas of Venezuela.”

In order to fulfil our mission statement, Veniños will, at any one time, be doing some, or all, of the following:

• Fundraising in order that we can offer financial support to projects run by non-government organisations in Venezuela.
• Supporting and undertaking social development activities to aid and protect street and shanty town children and young people in urban Venezuela.
• Identifying areas of need, and facilitating access to expert training, in those areas where local staff and volunteers could benefit, so as to optimize the use and impact of their skills and resources.
• Helping local organizations to maximize their potential through co-ordination of volunteers and support services.
• Responding to group/individual appeals for help with humanitarian aid, whether that be shelter, food, clothing, medical supplies and/or any other assistance.
• Responding and co-ordinating activities, as required, in the event of a natural disaster, or other crisis, in Venezuela.

Website: www.veninos.org

Registered Charity No. 1099517