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Mariana Atencio — The Kind 50

Mariana Atencio, smiling and looking off to the side in a white blazer, holds a vintage microphone against a grey studio backdrop.

A Voice For Venezuela

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As a teenager, Mariana Atencio knew she wanted to be a journalist. Over the next 15 years, she built a career traveling the world, reporting on major stories and talking to people from all walks of life.

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Mariana Atencio, in a white satin suit, sits smiling in a cream armchair against a dark grey backdrop.

I wanted
to use
my voice
to help
others

On June 24, 2026, two powerful
earthquakes struck Mariana’s home
country of Venezuela. The second, a
magnitude 7.5, was the strongest to hit
the country in more than a century.Mariana used her platform to report on
the devastation, shed light on the larger
humanitarian crisis, and keep the world’s
attention on Venezuela.

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As people wondered where to donate so their money would reach earthquake victims, Mariana partnered with GoFundMe to point them to the We Love Foundation’s verified relief fund.

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$7 million+ Raised 100,000+ Donations

The funds are deployed through local organizations and nonprofit partners, providing clean water, food, medical assistance, temporary shelter, and transportation.

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As Venezuela continues
to recover amid political
change, Mariana continues
to use her platform to
keep people informed.

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Use your voice

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