Fundación Venezolana Contra la Parálisis Infantil

Founded in 1942, Fundación Venezolana Contra la Parálisis Infantil is a charity based in Caracas, Venezuela working on health, children & youth, humanitarian aid & disaster relief.

The Fundación Venezolana contra la Parálisis Infantil is a private non-profit foundation based in Caracas, Venezuela. Created in 1942 by Eugenio Mendoza Goiticoa to combat polio and its disabling effects, it raises funds to cover the medical and surgical treatment costs of the Hospital Ortopédico Infantil, which serves children and young people aged 0 to 16 from low-income families with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. The foundation also supports hospital infrastructure, equipment, the training of medical and technical staff, and emergency response efforts, including surgical care for children injured in the 2026 earthquakes in Venezuela. Fundraising is carried out through donations, corporate alliances, sponsorships and events such as golf tournaments and charity bingo.