The Orphaned Starfish Foundation has been working with Associação Jesus de Nazaré for over 21 years. They were OSF’s second established tech center, and ever first in Brazil. The strides we have made over the last two decades is a testament to the power of equipping the younger generation with technology education for a better future. Below AJN shares some what we have been able to accomplish together since we began. And we do not plan on stopping anytime soon, because there is still so much more to do.

Roobens, one of the star students of Juventud de Hoy, is originally from Haiti but moved to the Dominican Republic with his mother, two brothers, and two cousins for a better life in August 2021. He and his family reside in El Batey Cacata in La Romana, where teacher Joanna Henriquez teaches computer skills to those who need it most. When Roobens joined the computer classes he barely knew any Spanish but was determined to learn both computer skills and Spanish. While living in Haiti, Roobens was always interested in learning computer skills but they were too expensive. He decided to take advantage of this opportunity that Juventud de Hoy and OSF offered to the community and became the star student of the center. Roobens is an inspirational young man who would love to help his family and the community. He states that “when you wish for something, it is possible for that something to happen and to always take advantage of opportunities.” Thank you OSF community for continuing to inspire and bring hope to the lives of students like Roobens. To learn more or to donate, visit: www.osf.org/donate .

Orphaned Starfish Foundation interview with donors Addy Loudiadis & Gonzalo Chocano. Addy & Gonzalo are London-based supporters of the Orphaned Starfish Foundation since 2020 after learning about OSF through a feature on CNN for Freedom Project. Since joining the OSF family, they have traveled to Africa and South America to visit OSF tech centers in Peru, Ethiopia, and Kenya. In 2022, Addy & Gonzalo were recognized as Honorees for our Annual Gala in NYC for their outstanding support and contributions. They have a heart and passion for the work OSF does and we could not be more grateful to have them in our corner. Below are some insights from Addy & Gonzalo on OSF.