About us

Our commitment is to work for the well-being and education of children, teenagers, and young adults living in vulnerable conditions due to poverty.
We focus our efforts, time, and resources on Caucagüita, a low-income community located in the Sucre municipality of Miranda state, Venezuela.
Our goal is to leave a lasting impact on those we serve and on those who join and support our cause.
Mission
We generate opportunities that transform lives.
Vision
To be a model for overcoming poverty based on the development of autonomous citizens.

We recognize the dignity
Our driving force is solidarity,
We act with passion,
We generate a positive impact
We transcend by leaving an imprint,
our mark, by effecting changes and achieving transformations in our surroundings.

Bernardo Guinand Ayala
Co-Founder and President
Graduate in Business Administration (UCAB), with a postgraduate degree from the same university and a Diploma in Fundraising Management for NGOs from Indiana University. Dedicated to the management of non-profit organizations since 1999. Executive Vice President of the ALSI Foundation. Runner and amateur mountaineer.

Pedro Luis Álvarez G.
Vice President
Born in Caracas, lawyer by profession, father of three children. His main hobby is running, a passion shared with other members of the Impronta Foundation and the reason behind the creation of the Reto Impronta 42k race.

Carlos Cedeño Hernández
Director
Father and Teacher. Bachelor in Pedagogical Sciences. Specialist in Organizational Development. Training in Finance and Business Management. Consultant in educational projects. Lecturer. Invited professor at UNIMET. Director of Colegio Integral El Avila. Director of several social and educational NGOs. Founder and promoter of educational initiatives for the development of teachers and children.

Elizabeth Guinand Ayala
Director
A mother of three who actively participates in the Special Olympics in Florida, USA with her athlete child. She is a Materials Engineer, Pilates instructor and immigrant.

Luis Manuel Espinoza
Director
Law Degree with specializations in Strategic Planning and Public Management, as well as a Master’s Degree in Public Policy. Senior Specialist in the Knowledge, Innovation and Communication Department of the Inter-American Development Bank.

María Mercedes Castro
Director
Born in Caracas. Teacher with specialization in Learning Difficulties. Bachelor in Preschool Education. 35 years of professional practice in the teaching field and in social development organizations. Literacy and immigrant support volunteer.

Pedro Certad Villaroel
Director
PhD in Educational Sciences with more than 30 years of experience. Dean of the Faculty of Sciences and full professor at UNIMET. Researcher, speaker and lecturer. Passionate about improving teaching methods to inspire students and foster meaningful learning in the field of science.
Honorary Members

P. Luis Azagra SJ (+)

P. Luis Ugalde SJ

Eduardo Guinand Baldó

ALSI Foundation

Hna. María del Carmen Pariente
Our Team

María Teresa Cedeño M.
Executive Director
Social Communicator (UCAB) with specialization in Organizational Communication. Diploma in Management and Social Innovation (UMA), certificates in Project Formulation and Management. 25 years of professional practice in corporate communications, CSR and management of non-profit organizations.

Mayderi García
Education Programs Manager
Special Education Teacher, specialist in Integration of People with Disabilities (UPEL). Diploma in Reading Promotion, Positive Discipline and Management for Community Organizations (UCAB). 20 years of professional practice. Storyteller and promoter of safe and protective environments.

Pily Mendez Quintero
Coordinator of Alliances and Volunteerism
Degree in Philosophy (UCAB) with postgraduate studies in Group Dynamics – Group Processes (UCV). Diploma in Ignatian Social Management. University professor. Scout and volunteer for more than 35 years. Owner of Nacho, aunt of Athos and godmother of Mati.

María Carolina Ugueto
Educator
Bachelor in Education (UJMV) with more than 20 years of professional practice. Childcare provider, preschool assistant and recreationalist. Training in First Aid. Among her hobbies: baking, dancing and handicrafts. Volunteer.

Vanessa Páez Caruso
Educator
Graduated from the School of Education at UCAB, mention in Pedagogical Sciences. Educator with more than a decade of training and experience in educational recreation. Member of the Schola Cantorum of Venezuela. Trained as a violinist. Volunteer.

Marlyn Aguirre
Administration
Mother and wife. Bachelor in Public Accounting (UNEFA). Administrative experience in the health sector. Amateur seamstress, entrepreneur and baseball fan. Volunteer.

Carlos Cisneros
Transportation & General Services
Proud husband and father. Associate of Administration, with a focus on Organization and Systems (ISUM). Vast experience in the area of services in the Banking, Insurance and Transportation sectors. Amateur sportsman. Volunteer.

Yuleima Delgado
Psychopedagogue

Rosa Toribio
Educator
Graduate of Santa Rosa Catholic University with a Technical Degree in Early Childhood Education. Diploma in Educational and Community Management. Ten years of experience as a classroom teacher in Fe y Alegría. Reading promoter, storyteller, and baker. Volunteer.
