Yes, we’ll send a receipt to the email address you provide when donating. The receipt will include your donation details, such as the date, amount, and any beneficiary information.

No. The Emiliani Project does not facilitate child adoptions, nor do we provide adoption advice or guidance. Our focus is getting the children off the street and in a loving and protective environment.

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Q: Is my donation secure?

Yes. Your security and privacy is our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL technology to keep your information safe and secure.

Q: How is my personal data handled?

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Q: Is this donation tax deductible?

We are a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

Q: How long does my sponsorship commitment last?

Hopefully forever! Although we hope you will make a long term commitment to our organization, you may stop your contribution at any time. You can cancel by logging into this Sponsorship portal.

Q: What happens after I sponsor a child?

You will immediately receive an email confirmation of the details of your sponsorship. Then, an Emiliani staff member will contact you by email to confirm your sponsorship details and to answer any additional questions you may have.

Q: Can I visit my sponsored child?

Yes! Every year, we organize mission trips for volunteers who want to help with the children or with the ongoing maintenance of our home. Please visit our Volunteer page for more information.

Q: What makes The Emiliani Project different from other organizations?

Emiliani is a 100% volunteer organization operated in the US to help orphaned and abandoned children. 100% of your sponsorship donations go directly to our projects that supply the care, support and education for these children.

We are a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

Dani Liceth Velasquez Mayo

Nickname: Dani
Birthday: 4/7/2020
Gender: Female
Siblings: 2
Entrance Date: 9/4/2025
Grade: na
Home Level: 0

About Dani: Dani entered the Home in September 2025 along with her two sisters, Valery and Sara Valentina.

The mother came from Manizales a few months ago. They lived there at the paternal grandfather's house, who complained a lot about the girls' noise. They came to Medellín, to the Manrique neighborhood, looking for better opportunities. The mother got a job at a bakery in the neighborhood. The girls are left alone; they haven't been studying since they arrived. The maternal grandparents are deceased. The mother's adoptive father is the one who supported them in coming to Medellín. The mother has more siblings, but they all live in different parts of the country, which is why they don't have other support networks.

Hobbies & Sports: Dani spends her free time in the park playing or coloring; she also likes to play soccer.

What does Dani want to be when she grows up? She wants to be a doctor when she grows up.

!!! Updates for Dani !!!

Dani Liceth is a 5-year-old girl with a sweet personality and a heart full of dreams. Her favorite color is red, and her favorite food is chocolate cake. She has very clear goals for the future: she wants to be a doctor and a singer. She feels very happy at the foundation, valuing the moments where she can learn, play with her friends, and receive affection from her caregivers in a safe and stimulating environment.

Dani joined Hogar de Cristo in September 2025 alongside her older sisters, Valery and Sara. Her family moved from Manizales to Medellín seeking stability, as they previously lived in a tense environment at their paternal grandfather's house. Upon arriving in Medellín, her mother found work at a bakery, but the lack of support networks and the passing of her maternal grandparents left the girls alone and without access to education. The foundation welcomed them to provide the care, protection, and schooling that Dani needed at her young age.

What's new in school? At 5 years old, Dani is starting her formative years with great enthusiasm. At the foundation, she actively participates in learning activities where she is already working on vowels and numbers. She is a curious girl who thoroughly enjoys listening to stories and reading sessions, demonstrating a positive and receptive attitude toward her first academic responsibilities.

What does she do after school? She is a very joyful girl who easily integrates into all group dynamics. She participates in dance and music sessions, activities she is passionate about. During her playtime, she especially enjoys being at the playground, where she has fun in the playhouse and experimenting with sand. Her daily life at the foundation is filled with activities that combine play with learning basic values of coexistence.

What are her sports and hobbies? Her favorite hobbies are coloring and playing at the park. Despite her young age, she also shows interest in soccer. She has a special connection with small animals, with bunnies and small dogs being her favorites. Her preferred spots are those where she can express her creativity through color and free play.

Frequently asked questions

Is my donation secure?

Do I get a receipt?

How is my personal data handled?

Is this donation tax deductible?

How long does my sponsorship commitment last?

What happens after I sponsor a child?

Can I adopt a child?

Am I the only sponsor for a child?

No. Unlike most of the other child sponsorship programs, we allow a child to have multiple sponsors. Other sponsorship organizations provide many wonderful services for their children; food, clothing, education. We are a little bit different in that we are operating a Home for these kids and thus also provide them with a place to live, staff to cook food for them them and teachers to educate them.

Can I visit my sponsored child?

What makes The Emiliani Project different from other organizations?

What happens if a child leaves the home?

Many kids at the home are in volatile situations where they may have family members in the area, but are unable to provide for their children. Although we are given guardianship over the children, family members, according to Colombian law, maintain their authority. If a family member arrives to claim responsibility, we are obligated to relinquish the child to them. If this happens, you will be notified and your sponsorship will be moved to a new child, so that you can continue helping children.