José, a New Smile from Venezuela: Another Story of Hope and Solidarity
José, a Venezuelan boy suffering from a severe heart condition, underwent a successful surgery in Italy thanks to the support of the Chincherini Foundation and the collaboration of the Mediterranean Pediatric Cardiology Center.
During his hospital stay, he was lovingly cared for by his uncles and the volunteers of Misericordia di Letojanni.
On September 29, José celebrated his 15th birthday in the hospital, surrounded by balloons, gifts, and affection.
In mid-October, he returned to Venezuela with a healed heart and the memory of a great family united in solidarity.
Smiley Hands in Kenya: Together for the Rebirth of the Smiling School
In the informal settlement of Korogocho, on the outskirts of Nairobi, the Treviso-based organization “Una Mano per un Sorriso – ODV” has been supporting children from the most vulnerable families since 2014, offering them education and protection.
At the heart of this commitment is the Smiling School, a middle school that for years has been a safe haven and a place for growth.
Due to the deterioration of the building and its furnishings, a major renovation project has been launched.
The initiative includes new classrooms, a canteen, solar panels, a teaching garden, and a small sports field to improve both learning conditions and students’ quality of life.
Nalepo Primary School – Building the future in the heart of Kenya
The Chincherini Foundation, in the Maasai village of Nalepo on the Tanzanian border, is promoting a project to provide education and better living conditions for local children. After constructing a well and temporary facilities, it has started the construction of a complete primary school in 2025, with classrooms, services, kitchen and teacher spaces. The initiative aims to reduce inequality, provide daily meals and support local teachers. The project, implemented with the Kenyan Ministry of Education and the Nalepo community, will strengthen local development and empowerment.