FRIENDS OF FE Y ALEGRÍA

a community of support

"Fe y Alegría begins where the asphalt ends, where the drinking water does not drip, where the city loses its name"

- Father José María Vélaz
Venezuelan students holding hands photo from above
Fe y Alegría - Venezuela

a community of support

FRIENDS OF FE Y ALEGRÍA

"Fe y Alegría begins where the asphalt ends, where the drinking water does not drip, where the city loses its name"

- Father José María Vélaz

A community in solidarity with Fe y Alegría.

Friends of Fe y Alegría in the United States is an initiative promoted by the International Federation of Fe y Alegría and American Jesuits International to raise awareness and engage support for Fe y Alegría’s work across the globe.

Become a part of the movement! Join us in supporting Fe y Alegría’s work to defend the right to education for thousands of girls, boys, and youth across Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa.

You can contribute transformative education!

  • Every Dollar Counts

    Making a donation to American Jesuits International in support of Fe y Alegría means supporting crucial initiatives that are promoting access to quality and inclusive education opportunities for people living in marginalized and impoverished communities

    • Our Strategic Partnership

    Building bridges of solidarity

    American Jesuits International is the key fundraising partner of Fe y Alegría in the United States. For years, we have encouraged individuals and communities to support the growth of the international federation and their key initiatives. American Jesuits International is also a key link between Fe y Alegría and funding foundations and corporations in the United States.

    Fe y Alegría - Colombia

    FE Y ALEGRÍA is a Movement of Popular Education and Social Promotion that, born and driven by the experience of the Christian Faith, in the face of situations of injustice, is committed to the historical process of the popular sectors in the construction of a just and fraternal society.

    Our Education Projects

    Ensuring Early Childhood Care and Education in Latin America

    Early childhood is the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being. Our regional project with Fe y Alegría focuses on enhancing education and care during the critical first 1,000 days of life.
    Fe y Alegría Ecuador

    To Educate Is to Include: Promoting Inclusive Education in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru

    Children and youth with disabilities still face steep barriers to learning in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. Our regional project with Fe y Alegría strengthens inclusive education and employability so every student can learn, grow, and fully participate in society.
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    Join us in our journey

    Give Monthly

    Your monthly contribution sustains the vital efforts of American Jesuits International to expand and increase the impact of Fe y Alegría in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. We are committed to empowering individuals and transforming marginalized communities through the power of education.

    Support sustainable & impactful responses

    Donate and take part in our effort to promote Jesuit education and development projects across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

    Stories of Impact

    Roberto – Dominican Republic

    Through Fe y Alegría República Dominicana’s Music for Social Change program, Roberto Capellán gained access to orchestral training and mentorship, transforming a hobby into a pathway toward opportunity and professional music study.

    Bernarda – Paraguay

    From empowered by Fe y Alegría to confront abuse to empowering women through education, Bernarda exemplifies the message of International Women's Day.

    Fr. Danny – Cuba

    Reflecting on the work of the Loyola Centers in Cuba, Fr. Danny explains how they “find a green branch in the desert and share it with others.”

    Yomol A'tel - Chiapas, Mexico

    Cristina – Mexico

    Yomol A’tel – “Juntos trabajamos. Juntos caminamos. Juntos soñamos.” Together we work, together we walk and together we dream.

    Suzanne – United States

    “Sometimes when you see it in front of your own eyes, it takes on a different approach and you feel it in your heart." Witnessing the work of Fe y Alegría first hand had a real impact on Suzanne Krudys.

    Fe y Alegría Argentina

    Jorge – Argentina

    From poetry to soccer, nothing is out of reach for Jorge. Inclusive education programs at Fe y Alegría are opening doors despite his visual impairment.

    Fe y Alegría Venezuela

    Mariela – Venezuela

    Investing in new sewing machines gives students at the San Javier del Valle vocational school the “right tool for the job” and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience.

    Centros Loyola - Cuba

    Leocadia – Cuba

    Through the SIEMBRA and COMPARTE agricultural network, the Loyola Centers in Cuba are giving small farmers like Leocadia new opportunities for economic stability.

    Samantha
    LJSS - Malawi

    Samantha – Malawi

    Counseling services at the Loyola Jesuit Secondary School in Malawi are giving students like Samantha a safe space to feel listened to and accompanied.

    Centros Loyola - Cuba

    Ernesto – Cuba

    Entrepreneurial workshops help community members like Ernesto start new small businesses amidst economic challenges.