Viva uses its charitable arm, the Viva Foundation led by Monica Gil and Tatiana Vásquez to translate the airline’s operational acumen into direct action for social good.
Viva Air’s nonprofit affiliate has begun delivering thousands of books to rural and indigenous children. The initiative follows up on Viva’s delivery of 3,502 school supply kits to youth on the impoverished La Guajira peninsula.
The Humanos 3D Foundation he established is busy providing advanced functional prosthetics to Colombians across the country; many victims of violence, others overcoming congenital medical issues or accidents.
Prosthetics of this type can cost almost $2,000 USD in Colombia, but due to support from benefactors such as the Viva Air Foundation and the Australian Embassy, Humanos 3D hopes to fabricate and donate at least 100 in 2021.
Donations were transported on three Viva flights, from Medellín and Bogotá to Riohacha on April 14, 15 and 16 to 11 educational establishments in the municipalities of Dibulla, Manaure and Riohacha. The airline also transported 1,000 backpacks donated by the Totto brand and 500...
Fundación Viva Air, in alliance with the Antioquia Presente Corporation and other entities have operated a special flight to Leticia, Amazonas to deliver training personnel and 15 tons of food, medical equipment and other vital cargo. The low-cost airline’s charitable foundation...
Viva Air Foundation has transported 20 tons of food from Cali & Bogotá food banks to Riohacha in the La Guajira Peninsula for distribution to over 2,00 families in the drought and famine stricken region.