Keny Hidalgo

Hello, my name is Jose Angel, and I’m a 29-year-old former medical student from Venezuela, now living as a refugee in Colombia. I’m raising funds for myself to continue a dream I’ve carried for years to become a doctor and serve others with compassion, skill, and faith. ↓ This calling began when I was a child and watched doctors save my grandmother’s life after a serious accident. Since then, everything I’ve done church work, hospital outreach, volunteering, and four years of medical school has been driven by that spark. ↓ In 2024, my dream was torn away. ↓ In 2024, my dream was torn away. Why I Had to Flee As Venezuela’s crisis deepened, I could barely afford to reach my hospital rotations. I walked over 10 km daily, went hungry, and often studied through exhaustion. Then, after I peacefully spoke out during a protest, my photo went viral. The regime targeted me, and I was forced to flee leaving behind my family, my school, and everything I knew. ↓ Why This Dream Still Matters In Colombia, I’ve done everything I can to survive working call center jobs, refereeing soccer games, and helping with medical interpretation. But my dream of becoming a doctor never left me. Medicine, for me, is not just a profession it’s a mission. It’s how I serve God and give back to those in need. ↓ How Your Donation Will Help Your support will help me restart my education through international programs for refugee students. The funds will cover: SAT preparation course (next) Credential evaluations TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo test University application fees Document translation Visa/legal fees Thanks to those who have donated: I've already been able to cover the SAT exam registration. I will present the test on september 13th, 2025. Thanks for all and God bless you! I am the sole recipient of the funds, which will be securely delivered through this GoFundMe account. What Makes This Campaign Different This isn’t just a story of loss. It’s one of faith, courage, and determination. I’m not asking for charity I’m asking for a chance to keep giving. To save lives. To become the doctor I was meant to be. You can follow my journey on Instagram: @aventuramedica ↓ Help Me Rebuild This Dream from-refugee-to-doctor.my.canva.site/ Please consider donating or sharing this campaign. Your kindness could help turn a tragedy into a testimony and help me continue a mission I still believe in with all my heart. With gratitude, Jose Angel Currently in Bogotá, Colombia Feel free to reach out for verification or questions.