About us
We are a team of passionate people who work tirelessly to help overcome gaps in health and education affecting the children of our community
History
In 2011 Lorena Perozo, first began to
get involved in philanthropic endeavors in
her native country
of Colombia by supporting charity events for children in needed through the development of recreational events in a small town of Colombia. Due to the shortages experienced during her childhood, Lorena has been always motivated to do do something to support them.
In 2016 she joined forces with Lawrence DeGeorge to create LDG & LPR Foundation in Florida, as a non-profit organization, fully funded with private capital by the DeGeorge Trust.
The purpose of the foundation is to provide telemedicine services through medical professionals located in North America to children with unattended diagnoses or that need to be reevaluated for initiation of treatment. As a result of this initiative and in alliance with Nicklaus's Children Hospital, the development of diagnostic tests and treatments aimed at detecting congenital heart disease in newborns through the Global Health Initiative program is being carried out in Colombia.
During the last years, through funding initiatives in the United States, LDG & LPR Foundation have contributed financially to the causes of institutions such as: Chapman Partnership, Boys and Girls Club of Broward and Camp Boggy Creek, facilitating access to basic care and health services, maximizing the positive impact in the quality of life of children and families benefited, which is why in 2022 we became Find a Way for Kids.
Mission
To transform the lives of children through local and global strategic partnerships to facilitate health, education, and prevention services worldwide.
Vision
To increase the peace of mind and happiness of sick children and their families.
Our values
INTEGRITY
We act transparently, honestly, and efficiently in the investment and administration of the resources granted by our benefactors.
EQUITY
We aid children in vulnerable socioeconomic conditions, regardless of nationality, creed, gender orientation or other, to restore their faith in building a world with access to opportunities for all.
DILIGENCE
We work in a planned and coordinated manner for the agile generation of effective solutions with residual impact.
COLLABORATION
We promote the generation of strategic alliances with other entities, for the joint development of projects with the goal of increasing the impact on the benefited population.
INTEGRITY
We act transparently, honestly, and efficiently in the investment and administration of the resources granted by our benefactors.
EQUITY
We aid children in vulnerable socioeconomic conditions, regardless of nationality, creed, gender orientation or other, to restore their faith in building a world with access to opportunities for all.
DILIGENCE
We work in a planned and coordinated manner for the agile generation of effective solutions with residual impact.
COLLABORATION
We promote the generation of strategic alliances with other entities, for the joint development of projects with the goal of increasing the impact on the benefited population.
Philosophy
Hand in hand with the Sustainable Development Goals established worldwide, we work to contribute towards the goals of:
SDG 1
No Poverty
Target 1.3 Implement social protection systems
Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable.
Target 1.a. Mobilization of resources to end poverty.
Ensure significant mobilization of resources from a variety of sources, including through enhanced development cooperation, in order to provide adequate and predictable means for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, to implement programmes and policies to end poverty in all its dimensions.
SDG 2
Zero Hunger
Target 2.1. Universal access to safe and nutritious food
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
Target 2.2. End all forms of malnutrition.
By 2030, end all forms of malnutrition, including achieving, by 2025, the internationally agreed targets on stuntin and wasting in children under 5 years of age, and address the nutritional needs of adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women and older persons.
SDG 3
Health and Well-being
Target 3.2. End all preventable deaths under 5 years of age.
By 2030, end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age, with all countries aiming to reduce Good Health and neonatal mortality to at least as low as 12 per 1,000 live births and under 5 mortality to at least as low as 25 Well-Being per 1,000 live births.
Target 3.4. Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health.
By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being.
Target 3C. Increase health financing and support health workforce in developing countries.
Substantially increase health financing and the recruitment, development, training and retention of the health workforce in developing countries, especially in least developed countries and small island developing states.
SDG 4
Quality Education
Target 4.4. Increase the number of people with relevant skills for financial success.
By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship.
Target 4.6. Universal Literacy and numeracy.
By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy.
What we do
Our programs are developed according to our strategic units
Health
We do the screening for early detection of heart disease in newborns performed through GLOBAL HEALTH INITIATIVE, and:
- We provide medical devices
- We provide lodging and/or transportation for medical appointments
- We provide personal hygiene supplies
Education
Training for life and productivity
Food
Food support
Food Support
We assist with food for the sick children.
OUR BOARD
Lorena Perozo
CEO / President Co-Founder
OUR STAFF
