Initiatives

Year by Year Timeline

1. 2013

   Foundation born Nov 19, 2013 at Gala for El Salvador Humanitarian Foundation. Where three friends created the concept for I Love Venezuela Foundation.

   

2. 2014

   In its first full year, the foundation launched volunteer trips to Venezuela and created the Heart Campaign, a signature symbol of the brand. The year closed with the first independent gala, cementing fundraising as a core driver of impact.

   

3. 2015

   Momentum grew with over six trips to Venezuela, partnerships with schools, hospitals, and indigenous communities, and the beginning of food and medical shipments. ILVF also sponsored Venezuelan students at the World Mathematics Olympiad, where two later earned admission to MIT.

   

4. 2016

   The foundation expanded internationally with alliances in Mexico and sponsorship of students in Latin American Olympiads. Major events included the Festival de Venezuela and the third annual gala featuring David Bisbal, bringing record donations to nonprofits across Venezuela.

   

5. 2017

   ILVF deepened its presence with multiple trips, high-profile galas, and relief efforts for Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Partnerships with Kellogg’s School of Management, Spotify NYC, and global companies reflected its growing reputation. The team also supported math Olympians and provided vital medical and food supplies.

   

6. 2018

   This was a year of global expansion, with the launch of ILVF Sweden, events in the U.S. and Europe, and continued trips to Venezuela. Partnerships with Cadena Foundation and other NGOs extended aid to Colombia, while cultural and educational initiatives continued to flourish.

   

7. 2019

   The foundation gained strong backing from athletes like Gleyber Torres and Jhonattan Vegas, who hosted events to raise funds. Gala proceeds supported Fundaprocura and Ads Hope, while trips to Venezuela and Colombia expanded direct aid. Students sponsored by ILVF earned medals in international Olympiads.

   

8. 2020

   COVID-19 shifted priorities to emergency relief. ILVF organized 16 food drives, supported local Venezuelan restaurants, and sent millions in medical supplies, PPE, and equipment to Venezuela and Spain. Despite global challenges, the foundation’s outreach touched every state in Venezuela.

   

9. 2021

   As the pandemic persisted, ILVF continued supporting communities with PPE, toy drives, and cultural campaigns. The team partnered with athletes like Olympic BMX medalist Daniel Dhers and contributed to the Pan American Benefit Gala, raising meals and aid for Venezuelan families.

   

10. 2022

    This year saw diverse initiatives: from concerts in Venezuela and Berlin to flood relief in Aragua. The foundation sponsored brain surgeries through Mission Brain and continued supporting Amigos Sinfónicos events, strengthening both cultural and healthcare outreach.

    

11. 2023

    The annual gala at the Rubell Museum expanded support to ILVF, Mission Brain, and Fundación Cardioinfantil. The foundation donated ultrasound machines to hospitals in Venezuela, hosted multiple food drives, and inaugurated the Centro Cultural Alvaro Talayero in Canaima National Park.

    

12. 2024

    ILVF held its gala at the Dupont Building, with proceeds benefiting foundations in Venezuela, Spain, and the U.S. Continued food drives, international visits, and partnerships with athletes like Willson Contreras reinforced its cross-border impact. Amigos Sinfónicos concerts marked cultural highlights.

    

13. 2025

    We Love Foundation held its annual Gala at the Rubell Museum benefiting nonprofits in Florida, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Mexico, Israel, Spain & Uganda. With partner foundations we bought an ambulance for Dominican Republic, continued to do Brain Surgeries in Mexico, aid Venezuelan non profits, aided in Honduras in low income communities & continued food drives support locally, we did our 1st trip with Food for the Poor to Guatemala & went to Mexico with Dr Q & Mission Brain.