The latest news on fundraising, events and initiatives from La Vida and our projects in Latin America.
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Sponsorship for children at Villa Maria School, Peru
Annual report and renewal of sponsorship (£200 per year) for children attending the Villa Maria School, Peru - 2017 was a very challenging year for Peru and for the poorer communities around Lima in particular, due to exceptionally heavy rains from January to March which led to a series of floods and landslides. There are more details about the impact on…
Viva a Vida – The story of Vinicius
VINÍCIUS CERQUEIRA, 18 YEARS OLD Vinicius joined Viva a Vida in 2014 as a member of V2 Theatre Group and the Vila Jovem Youth Group When Vinicius first approached Viva a Vida he frowned and asked “do you notice anything strange about me?” He watched some of our theatre group’s open rehearsals and couldn’t believe his eyes, but he wasn’t…
Viva a Vida – The story of Ana Clara
Dear Somebody, once they asked me what my dream was, then I thought, and thought and thought a little bit more, but in the end I didn’t know what to say, not for lack of dreams, but because of the immense number that I have. I am overflowing with dreams, I am overflowing in my smile, my look, my words,…
La Vida’s latest newsletter
Our latest newsletter is out. Photos from Mexican Frenzy, Sponsor a Child in Peru, updates on all our projects and much more! Read our newsletter
Cerniquem
Cerniquem paediatric burns unit. In 2010, La Vida was the beneficiary charity of the Deutsche Bank Retail Dinner. We put the funds raised towards the creation of a paediatric burns unit in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, at a centre called called Cerniquem. Together with the matching funds supplied by The Angus Lawson Memorial Trust, we financed the purchase of all the…
La Vida’s 10 year anniversary
Mexican Frenzy - El Dia de los Muertos - over £16k raised! Many thanks for your support - we raised over £16k! We had a fantastic evening of Margaritas, mexican tapas, Mariachi, Tonteria dancers, DJ, silent auction, raffle and more! If you could not attend the event, you can still donate here, so we can benefit from the GIFT AID. Check…
Prizes announced
Prizes for La Vida's 10 year anniversary fundraiser We are so grateful to all that are supporting La Vida's 10 year anniversary. We have fantastic prizes for the Silent Auction and raffle! If you cannot go to the party but would like to bid in one of our prizes, please contact us Check the full list on the webpage for…
Viva a Vida- Eliza’s story
“Without Viva a Vida, my daily life would be monotonous... as it was before I joined this project”. Maria Eliza , 15 years old - Vila Jovem Youth Group Eliza is the name of the youth leader in this success story – a sweet, shy adolescent, with a bright smile and a series of pertinent questions about adolescence. …
Amantani – Meet My World
Get ready for another multi-sensory experience as our partner Amantani and Andina present the next chapter of Meet My World. The inspiring young people in Amantani's Boarding Houses have written and presented their own short films aimed at teaching the world the skills from their indigenous communities. This year the children have come together with the talented director Cristina Patiño Sheen…
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…
Past Events
Salsa Frenzy, Bar Salsa, London – 2023
£15000+ raised
14th Anniversary Fundraiser at Patch St Paul’s – 2020
£20000+ raised
Mexican Frenzy -El dia de los muertos – 2016
£16000+ raised
Fashion show at Akris – 2015
£4000 raised
Art Auction at Maddox Arts – 2015
£14000 raised
Silent Auction – 2014
£8000 raised
Brazilian Carnival Frenzy and Latin Frenzy
Co-hosted with the LATA Foundation – 2012 and 2013
400-500 attendees ,£33000 raised in 2012, £46000 raised in 2013
Mexican Frenzy – 2011
300 attendees, £26500 raised
80’s Frenzy – 2010
250 attendees, £13000 raised
Latin Frenzy – 2009
800 attendees, £16500 raised
Brazilian Frenzy – 2008
700 attendees, £15000 raised
Casino Royal – 2007
165 attendees, £23000 raised
School Disco – 2006
200 attendees, £10800 raised