Viva a Vida- (In)Dependencias
Our partner Viva a Vida innovative drugs prevention programme uses drama to educate young people in Bahia, Brazil. Their show "(In)Dependencias" is listed in the Cultural Agenda of Bahia estate
Milk for Pasitos de Luz
La Vida is funding a year’s supply of powdered milk for disabled children attending the Pasitos de Luz centre in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. There are 122 children registered, with an attendance of approximately 40 a day. Our friends & partners at New Life Line deliver the milk on a regular basis - the latest delivery has just been made - and the children…
Ecological Stoves
La Vida and New Life Mexico have provided ecological stoves for 10 families! They will now use 50% less wood and cook upright instead of over an open fire on the floor, and eliminate smoke from inside the house. What a difference! Learn more about Small Change 4 Big Change initiatives
Easyfundraising Black Friday
This Friday (27th November) shops across the uk will be holding the biggest sales of the year, meaning it's the perfect time to start your Christmas shopping early and pick up party dresses, grab gifts and take advantage of tech bargains. Don't forget you can collect free donations for La Vida every time you shop online thanks to easyfundraising.org.uk. …
Pasitos de Luz update
Update from Philippa Vernon-Powell of New Life Mexico on the Pasitos de Luz project: "Ivan and I bought and delivered milk to Pasitos de Luz. Given their limited storage facilities, we have decided to deliver monthly. We have also decided that we will buy Nutri Leche rather than the other milk as they have distribution problems and we cannot be…
Latin America Charities Forum 2015
The 3rd Annual Latin American Charities Forum took place on 10th September 2015. Attended by 30 people representing 17 charities. Presentations by Global Fund for Children, Quest 4 Change and Just a Drop. Focus & discussion on crowdfunding, using case studies to make an impact on fundraising and the future of the Latin American Charities Forum. The 3rd Annual Latin…
Amantani TED Talk
Fred Branson, founder of the charity Amantani, invites you to re-imagine the relationship between the world’s so-called poor and those in a position to help. It’s time, he suggests, to move away from pity and assumptions of cultural superiority, towards reciprocal connections based on respect and mutual understanding.
Letter from Franz
La Vida is very proud to support "Helping Hands" project in Bolivia. The following letter from Franz describing his learnings during his course of Agricultural engineering shows how worthwhile this project is. We wish Franz all the best in his career! PARA: LISA Y KATY DE FUNDACION LA VIDA DE: FRANZ MELANIO MENDOZA (Quispe) Hola querida madrina le saludo…
Newsletter July 2015
In This Issue: La Vida raises over £30,000 in 2014! Ines Navarro and friends run for La Vida in Paris. New Life Mexico - Pasitos de Luz - providing milk for disabled children in Mexico New Life Mexico - Ecological Ovens for families living in rural Guatemala Dental project in Argentina - Todos Juntos Villa Maria Primary School in Lima,…
Art Auction
On 25th March, La Vida hosted an event at Maddox Arts, Mayfair. Our guests enjoyed a selection of drinks, music and delicious Spanish tapas while admiring the work of renowned artist Willard Boepple’s. In addition, we had a silent art auction with a number of works by contemporary Latin American artists. It was a great evening and we raised just…