Kendy and Kenderson carried a vision to create a space in Haiti where young people, esp those growing up without opportunity, could discover their voice through film, music, and the arts. Today, that vision is no longer an idea. It is real, built piece by piece through persistence, faith, and the support of community.
The Orphaned Starfish Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership with Charlie Villanueva to renovate a volleyball and basketball court in our Dominican Republic program in Sosúa.
At the Orphaned Starfish Foundation, scholarships are more than financial support—they are a gateway to personal transformation, resilience, and independence. In 2025, our scholar empowerment program entered a new phase, focusing heavily on emotional intelligence, mindset shifts, and personal development as essential f
What begins as a computer class or a digital skills workshop soon becomes a real opportunity for employment, independence, and personal transformation.
Robotics education is no longer just for elite schools or wealthy countries—it’s a gateway to opportunity. OSF believes that every child should have access to the future.
Receiving a scholarship can be a life-changing moment—one that not only eases financial burdens but also reaffirms one’s goals, dreams, and potential. The Orphaned Starfish Foundation’s (OSF) Scholarship is more than just financial support; it is a symbol of trust, empowerment, and opportunity. In the following letter,
Maria Arriaga, one of The Orphaned Starfish Foundation Scholarship recipients from Mexico is now entering her fourth semester in nursing school and has shared the significant growth and learning experience that she has experienced. This period of her academic journey delved into specialized areas including cardiology,
2025 has been rewarding for Orphaned Starfish. We’ve had the opportunity to visit different programs in Latin America and check their progress and the desire that they have for learning and developing new skills. On 3/25, a new connection was made in Romania. This is the first Jewish & European tech center for refugees
For many years, The Orphaned Starfish Foundation has partnered with Johnson & Johnson to make an impact in the lives of so many children around the world. Last week, the students from Orphanage Niños y Niñas de Cristo in the Dominican Republic became part of the inspiring STEM LEA workshop where they had the opportunity to connect with professionals from the medical field, listen to their stories, and learn how they worked to make their dreams come true.