SIMÓN BOLÍVAR FOUNDATION
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“ I have a quote on my desk , which says ‘ Life is too short to not do something that matters ’. I think that each one of us can do a little bit to change the world or the people around ,” Poleo explains .
It is this mindset that encourages the Simón Bolívar Foundation to assist those in need by providing healthcare and other support .
Humanitarian programmes for migrants and disaster relief With a new approach in grant making , the Foundation is providing funds for humanitarian healthcare services that can reach a larger number of mothers and their children . This programme is centred around those who require better access to medicine and nutritional food and is wholly focused on delivering these to vulnerable , low-income populations .
The grant funds for this programme are limited to qualified U . S . charities , which ensures funds are presented to charities with clear reputations that are already active in Venezuela and other Latin American countries . Working with these organisations that already have a foot in the door – so to speak – proves invaluable in delivering impact to the country – and many more across Latin America .
“ We have agreements with organisations in 12 countries , including Venezuela , Colombia , Peru , Honduras , Costa Rica ,
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