The severe earthquake in Venezuela has affected countless people. Families have lost their homes, and children have had to leave their familiar surroundings in an instant. Amidst this crisis, our partner Hogar Bambi is there for the children. For over 30 years, the children’s home has provided safety, a sense of security, and new hope…
The assistance provided by Hogar Bambi continues and it takes many forms. Following the earthquake, 15 additional children were welcomed into Hogar Bambi. At the same time, facilities were prepared to provide a safe haven for more children and young people affected by the disaster. Yet the help extends far beyond the walls of the…
What is the situation on the ground right now, nearly six weeks after the earthquake? Where is help needed, and what has already been accomplished? Our project manager, Erika Spillmann, reports directly from Venezuela on the ongoing work of Hogar Bambi. The team is active in various emergency shelters, supporting people who are in urgent…
“In just one night, we had to take in 60 new children.” Project manager Erika Spillmann shared this with us in a voice message. Behind this figure lie individual stories: children who could suddenly no longer return to their homes, and families who lost everything in a matter of seconds. Across the earthquake-affected region, around…
Relief supplies and more relief supplies. The aid teams on the ground in Venezuela are close to the people, right where help is needed. Following the severe earthquake in Venezuela, our emergency relief efforts are in full swing. Over the past week, we have delivered food, drinking water, hygiene products, and other urgently needed supplies…
What was an ordinary park just a few days ago is now a makeshift home for many families. Amidst tents, mattresses, and a few personal belongings, parents and children are spending their days and nights outdoors. They cannot return to their homes following the earthquake. A great deal of aid has already reached the affected…
Just a few days ago, two powerful earthquakes shook northern Venezuela. Within seconds, houses were damaged or destroyed, and many families lost their homes. Fortunately, our project partner in Caracas weathered the earthquakes relatively well. Although the Hogar Bambi children’s home shows cracks and minor structural damage, the children and staff are safe. We are…
At Hogar Bambi Venezuela, we firmly believe that unity is strength. Once again, we look back on a year filled with challenges but also with hope – a year we have overcome thanks to the faithful support of friends, partners, and our dedicated team. Our heartfelt thanks go to all those whose commitment and generosity…
At Hogar Bambi Venezuela, the Volunteer Program plays a vital role in our mission. Since its beginnings in 2017, it has steadily grown, and in 2024 it became an even stronger pillar of our work. The program is led by three professionals and organized into two main areas: Student Volunteering (social work and community service)…
At Hogar Bambi Venezuela, we had the privilege of caring for 92 children throughout 2024, with an average of 89 children each month. Our mission is to safeguard the fundamental rights of children and adolescents – their right to grow up in a family, to preserve their identity and citizenship, to have a voice in…
