About us - our history
Founded in 2020, Dreams of Hope is a grassroots non profit organization that serves Venezuela's most vulnerable - the children.
Born out of necessity, our initiative was simple: help those affected by the most devastated social and economical crisis in Venezuela's history. It was clear, our presence proved to be a staple in the community.
From there, our hearts were set ablaze. We knew we needed to do more for our people in Maracaibo, Venezuela. In the short time of our organization, we are working to close the food gap in the region, provide clothing for children to attend school in confidence, equip little learners with school supplies, and provided a host of other necessities and relief.
What we have accomplished thus, far is the direct result of our dedicated and diligent team of volunteers and made possible because of generous donors, like yourselves, that help us meet the need.
Our Founders and Team
Norely Rodriguez
Norely Rodriguez
Norely Rodriguez
President & Co-Founder
Coordinator in the U.S.
"No child is at fault for the horrendous conditions in which they
live. It is our responsibility to give
them a better future, they have the
right to dream, I want to give them
hope. I want them to live in the Venezuela I knew when I was a child"
Graciela Barroso
Norely Rodriguez
Norely Rodriguez
Vice President & Co-Founder
Headquarter Manager
Maracaibo, Venezuela
"Venezuelan children are bright,
courageous, resilient, and full of hope, and every day I am inspired by each of them; therefore, I must do all
I can to ensure positive changes in
their lives."
Anabelle Rodriguez
Anabelle Rodriguez
Anabelle Rodriguez
Assistant Coordinator in U.S.
" We are determined to changing the
trajectory of each child's life by
eliminating barriers that hinder
them from reaching their full
potential."
Daisy Barroso
Anabelle Rodriguez
Anabelle Rodriguez
Assistant Coordinator in Maracaibo
"Hope is beautiful when there is
something real attached to it. Our children need more than hope, they need to see what is possible. Because
of our donors, there is more
possibility available to them."
Meet Our Volunteers - in the united states
Yesenia Aponte
Luisana Fernandez
Yesenia Aponte
"There is always something that can
be done to make a difference in the
life of children living in poverty. Volunteerism, donations, fundraising
are all equal parts of a whole, working together to lift someone out
of their misfortune.
Arnol Avila
Luisana Fernandez
Yesenia Aponte
“Empathy is the ability to understand
the feelings of another, here are
children dealing with hunger,
poverty, and desperation in my
country of Venezuela. It’s our job to
support, inform, and advocate, this is
why I volunteer.”
Luisana Fernandez
Luisana Fernandez
Luisana Fernandez
“Having the opportunity to serve these children is a way to be closer to my roots, to remember where I came from, and to make sure I'm doing my part to help built a better country for
the generations to come .”
Aura Garcia
Malachi Noronha
Luisana Fernandez
“I have always look for ways to help
those in need, special in my home city, Now with Dreams of Hope I can
do more, I can reach more people
and together we can make a big difference not only for the children
but for their communities.”
Gosia Guziak
Malachi Noronha
Malachi Noronha
"I understand how important it is
compassion and charity work together to help those less fortunate.
We all can do something a better
world, we just have to give back
what's in our hearts."
Malachi Noronha
Malachi Noronha
Malachi Noronha
"My passion for helping others and changing lives led me to volunteer to Dreams of Hope For Venezuela. It is
my hope to one day combine my love of volunteering and traveling to
impact lives globally."
Tawney Newbury
Tawney Newbury
Tawney Newbury
"My mission with Dreams of Hope is
to empower all those little girls and help them grow to be great leaders.
I want them to know that the are
capable of changing their
communities, their city and even
their country is they want to. The biggest challenge is giving them an
education to become strong,
independent and successful
women."
David Smith
Tawney Newbury
Tawney Newbury
"I know that I'm making a difference when I see the smiles on their faces.
These children are silent victims of
the crisis in their country. A crisis the don't even understand. I want to be their voice, I want people to know that this is happening close to us, on
this side of the planet"
Karen Tapia
Tawney Newbury
Karen Tapia
"Volunteering with Dreams of Hope For Venezuela and knowing that we
are doing something good, that we
are really changing something, it gives me hope. It helps me feel that we can work for a better world. And
that feels good"
Ty Taylor
Anaisbeth Urdaneta
Karen Tapia
" No child should have to work on the streets to be able to eat. I don't know
Venezuela, but seeing the passion
and hard work of the founders it's
inspiring. My goal is to help the,
make genuine changes in these
children's lives."
Anaisbeth Urdaneta
Anaisbeth Urdaneta
Anaisbeth Urdaneta
"The children in Venezuela are just as
bright, capable, and deserving of
love, security, and an adequate
education. I always wanted to do something to help the children of my country but didn't know how to do it, until the day I learned about Dreams of Hope. This is the opportunity I was waiting for"
Meet our Volunteers - In maracaibo, venezuela
Eduardo Gutierrez
Eduardo Gutierrez
Eduardo Gutierrez
Logistics Coordinator
North Maracaibo
'It was God's act to put Dreams of Hope in my path, I've been given the opportunity to serve to the Lord's favorite, the children."
Maria Jimenez
Eduardo Gutierrez
Eduardo Gutierrez
Community Events Planner
"My job in Dreams of Hope is to bring joy to these children's lives. Many of them have never been able to celebrate a birthday, holyday or special occasion. No matter how bad the situation in the country is, I will work my heart out to make sure they remember each special day for the rest of their lives."
Erika Pirela
Eduardo Gutierrez
Erika Pirela
Headquarter Assistant Manager
"I think we are the messengers that God sent to Earth to deliver hope. We just have to work with love for them. And, at the end, we will have our reward, knowing they will survive, educate themselves and overcome poverty just because we were called to help."
Elia Jimenez
Community Helpers
Erika Pirela
Logistics Coordinator
South Maracaibo
"All I want is to be able to help these children to survive, help them to resist, to not die out of hunger, while we all hope for a better future and for the country they deserve."
Ernesto Jimenez
Community Helpers
Community Helpers
Event Planning Assistant
Assistant North Maracaibo
Community Helpers
Community Helpers
Community Helpers
We count with the support of many volunteers that want to give back to their communities. Our locations in Maracaibo keep receiving volunteers everyday, people willing to work, full of energy, love for their country and faith that a better future is yet to come.