Verushka B. Valencia was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she’s a single mom of two, Nashim a 26 years old man and Arianna a 16 years old girl. In 2001, she took a risky yet life changing decision to move to the Sunshine State where she experienced...
Ari Joel De Brito Gomes
In 2017, Ari Gomes joined Alfalit Portugal as the affiliate’s executive director. With Ari at the helm, Alfalit was recognized by the City Council of Almeirim for bringing excellent literacy services to the community. As a result, the organization was featured in the Jornal O Almeirinense, a regional newspaper. Pastor...
Zefanias A. Chihulume
Has been an ordained minister of the United Methodist Pastorin Mozambique since December 1997. He was born and raised in Xinavane. His Father founded a Methodist Congregation and became a local pastor of that community. As a child of a peasant farmer, he always believed that education was the key...
Rene Escalera
Is the dedicated and passionate Executive Director of Alfalit Boliviano, bringing over 13 years of valuable experience in this role. With a strong background in preparing, administering, and evaluating social projects, René is skilled at driving successful outcomes and delivering results that make a real impact. René is an active...
Mandela Wani Michael
The Director of Alfalit South Sudan since 2015, Mandela Wani Michael also serves as the “caretaker” for Alfalit’s programs in Ugandan refugee camps where many South Sudanese fled during a civil war and remain still. Mandela recognizes the alarmingly high rate of illiteracy in his country and is committed to...
Ari Joel De Brito Gomes
In 2017, Ari Gomes joined Alfalit Portugal as the affiliate’s executive director. With Ari at the helm, Alfalit was recognized by the City Council of Almeirim for bringing excellent literacy services to the community. As a result, the organization was featured in the Jornal O Almeirinense, a regional newspaper. Pastor...
Kelma Canazas Ayerbe
In 2017, Kelma Canazas Ayerbe became the Executive Director of Alfalit Vida Peru. Since her arrival, literacy programs have expanded, and the organization has received recognition from various partners, including the Ministry of Education’s Regional Directorate that lauded the development of teacher training. A cornerstone of Alfalit is that education...
Magda Numa Victor
Starting as an accounting assistant in 1978 and later promoted to Administrator & Chief Accountant, Madam Magda Victor has headed the Haitian Bible Society (HBS) since 1999. HBS is Alfalit International’s authorized affiliate organization, and in this capacity, Magda monitors and supervises our programs. In addition, she continues to spearhead...
Pastor João Jorge Sanhá
Pastor João Jorge Sanhá, “Nenê,” has been the Director of Alfalit Guiné-Bissau [“Alfalit Guinéa-Bissau”] since 2014. Father to Isaac and Beatriz, Pastor Nenê is married to Irina, who works side-by-side with him. He became interested in Alfalit when he learned that over 70% of the people in Guinéa-Bissau are illiterate....
Mariana Valarezo Zambrano
In 1975, when she volunteered as a facilitator for an Alfalit literacy class, Mariana Valarezo de López had no way of knowing that 26 years later, she would become the leader of Alfalit Ecuatoriano. Over the years, with literacy promotion as the goal, she has traveled to remote areas and...