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

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

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

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

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

“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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

Norma Cantillo

Eduardo Gutierrez

Community Coordinator

South Maracaibo

"As a teacher, the love for the children is what really moves me to help. Being able to be part of this great mission is a blessing and a great opportunity to work for my community."

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."

Elia Jimenez

Eduardo Gutierrez

Maria Jimenez

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."

Maria Jimenez

Community Helpers

Maria Jimenez

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

Community Helpers

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."

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.