osf.org

# The Orphaned Starfish Foundation

OSF is a 501 3 (c) non-profit foundation, that brings technology, education and job training to vulnerable children worldwide.

## Pages


- [Miami  Concert](https://www.osf.org/miami-concert): Join us for the OSF 25th Anniversary Miami Concert! Register now to be part of this special event. Learn more!

- [If  These Walls Could Talk](https://www.osf.org/ifthesewallscouldtalk): Explore Justin Garcia's art on aging walls & their stories. Learn more!

- [Miami Country Day School 3v3 Basketball Tournament](https://www.osf.org/mcds): MDCS is hosting a 3v3 basketball tournament and a 3-point contest featuring NBA player Goran Dragic.  Registration/donation proceeds go directly to support OSF.

- [Never Give Up  - HELO Academy](https://www.osf.org/heloacademy): Kendy & Kenderson want to build Haiti’s 1st creative academy for film, music, and the arts; a school that'll transform OSF Tech Center at Helo Haiti Orphanage.

- [2026 Annual Gala](https://www.osf.org/gala): Join us for the 2026 Annual Gala! Register now to be part of this special event. Learn more!

- [About](https://www.osf.org/about-us): Learn about our mission to empower children through tech education. Visit us!

- [Ways to Give](https://www.osf.org/donate): Support vulnerable children through donations & sponsorships. Learn more!

- [Kenya](https://www.osf.org/kenya): Support orphans & at-risk youth through tech education. Learn more! Kenya.

- [Zanzibar](https://www.osf.org/zanzibar): Support Jewish orphans & vulnerable youth in Zanzibar.  Donate today!

- [Romania](https://www.osf.org/romania): Support orphans & at-risk youth with tech-based education. Learn more! Romania.

- [Home](https://www.osf.org/): Transform lives of at-risk youth through tech education. Join us! Learn more.

- [Trinidad](https://www.osf.org/trinidad): Support orphans & refugees with tech education. Learn more! Trinidad.

- [American Samoa](https://www.osf.org/american-samoa): Support youth in American Samoa through education & sports. Learn more! American Samoa.

- [Guatemala](https://www.osf.org/guatemala): Support girls overcoming trauma through education & training. Learn more! Guatemala City.

- [Colombia](https://www.osf.org/colombia): Support vulnerable children in Colombia through education & care. Learn more! Colombia.

- [Philippines](https://www.osf.org/philippines): Support orphans & at-risk youth in the Philippines. Learn more!

- [Canada](https://www.osf.org/canada): Empowering orphans & at-risk youth through tech education. Learn more! QC.

- [Scholarships](https://www.osf.org/scholarships): The OSF Scholarship Program provides deserving students around the world with the educational opportunities they need to pursue their dreams and build brighter futures. OSF created the PEGGY DRUMMOND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND to provide scholarships to deserving students from OSF Technology Centers around the world.

- [Nepal](https://www.osf.org/nepal): Support orphans & at-risk youth in Nepal through education. Learn more! Nepal.

- [Haiti](https://www.osf.org/haiti): Support orphans with education & care. Learn more! Les Cayes, Haiti.

- [Cambodia](https://www.osf.org/cambodia): Support orphans & at-risk youth with tech education. Learn more! Phnom Penh.

- [Paraguay](https://www.osf.org/paraguay): Support vulnerable children with education & training. Join us in making a difference! Ciudad Del Este, PY.

- [Ethiopia](https://www.osf.org/ethiopia): Support orphans & at-risk youth with education & training. Learn more! Aleltu, Addis Ababa.

- [United States](https://www.osf.org/united-states): Support orphans & at-risk youth with tech education. Learn more! USA.

- [Programs](https://www.osf.org/programs): Explore 80 programs aiding vulnerable communities in 33 countries. Learn more!

- [Uruguay](https://www.osf.org/uruguay): Support for at-risk youth through education & job training. Learn more! Montevideo, Uruguay.

- [Barbados](https://www.osf.org/barbados): Support orphans & at-risk youth through education. Learn more! Barbados.

- [Congo](https://www.osf.org/congo): Support orphans & at-risk youth with tech-based education. Learn more! Congo (DRC).

- [Jamaica](https://www.osf.org/jamaica): Support orphans & at-risk youth through education. Learn more! Jamaica.

- [Ecuador](https://www.osf.org/ecuador): Support orphans & at-risk youth with education. Learn more! Quito, Ecuador.

- [Panama](https://www.osf.org/panama): Support orphans & at-risk youth through education & training. Learn more! Panama.

- [Suriname](https://www.osf.org/suriname): Supporting orphans & at-risk youth through education. Learn more! Suriname.

- [Nicaragua](https://www.osf.org/nicaragua): Support orphans & at-risk youth through education. Learn more! Granada, NI.

- [2025 Miami Gala](https://www.osf.org/miamigala): Join us for the 2025 Miami Gala! Register now to be part of this special event. Learn more!

- [Brazil](https://www.osf.org/brazil): Support at-risk youth with education & job training. Learn more! Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo.

- [Bolivia](https://www.osf.org/bolivia): Explore educational initiatives for vulnerable youth. Learn more! Cochabamba, Bolivia.

- [Argentina](https://www.osf.org/argentina): Support orphans & at-risk youth through tech education. Join us! Buenos Aires.

- [Dominican Republic](https://www.osf.org/dominican-republic): Support at-risk youth with education & training. Learn more! Dominican Republic.

- [Tanzania](https://www.osf.org/tanzania): Support orphans & at-risk youth with tech education. Learn more! Zanzibar.

- [Puerto Rico](https://www.osf.org/puerto-rico): Support girls & young victims of abuse through education. Learn more! Puerto Rico.

- [Honduras](https://www.osf.org/honduras): Support at-risk children with tech education & job training. Learn more! Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

- [COLIMA 112 X ORPHANED STARFISH FOUNDATION](https://www.osf.org/colima112): Join us on Feb 12, 2025, at Colima 112 to support at-risk youth through education & job training. Get involved today!

- [Peru](https://www.osf.org/peru): Support orphans & at-risk youth through education. Learn more! Urubamba, Cusco.

- [El Salvador](https://www.osf.org/elsalvador): Empowering youth through tech training & support. Learn more! La Libertad, San Salvador.

- [Costa Rica](https://www.osf.org/costa-rica): Empower orphans & at-risk youth through tech training. Learn more! Costa Rica.

- [Chile](https://www.osf.org/chile): Support abused girls with education & shelter. Learn more! Santiago, Chile.

- [Mexico](https://www.osf.org/mexico): Explore OSF's programs for orphans & at-risk youth. Learn more! Mexico.

- [Bitcoin](https://www.osf.org/bitcoin): Support vulnerable children with Bitcoin donations. Learn more!

- [Jewish Program](https://www.osf.org/jewishprogram): Support Jewish orphans & vulnerable youth.  Donate today!

- [Basketball Expanding Opportunities Beyond Technology](https://www.osf.org/basketball): We believe opportunity should reach every child.  A new basketball court in Maasai Mara — a space built for sport, community, confidence, and connection.  

- [Stocks](https://www.osf.org/stocks): Support vulnerable children through stock donations. Learn more!

- [AMC](https://www.osf.org/amc): Support vulnerable children through AMC's initiative. Learn more!

- [Blog](https://www.osf.org/blog): Explore inspiring stories of OSF students & their films. Learn more!

- [Get Involved](https://www.osf.org/get-involved): Join us to support orphans through advocacy & fundraisers. Learn more!

- [Campaign Materials](https://www.osf.org/campaign-materials): Download engaging materials to support OSF. Learn more!


## Blog Posts


- [Success Story: Haiti’s Filmmaking Academy](https://www.osf.org/success-story-haitis-filmmaking-academy)

- [Building Stronger Courts, Stronger Communities in Sosúa](https://www.osf.org/building-stronger-courts-stronger-communities-in-sosua): Building Stronger Courts, Stronger Communities in Sosúa

- [Developing Independence Through Emotional Intelligence: 2025 A Year of Growth](https://www.osf.org/developing-independence-through-emotional-intelligence-2025-a-year-of-growth)

- [From Workshops to Employment: The Path to Self-Sufficiency](https://www.osf.org/from-workshops-to-employment-the-path-to-self-sufficiency)

- [Building Opportunities Through Innovation: The Orphaned Starfish Foundation Robotics Initiative](https://www.osf.org/building-opportunities-through-innovation-the-orphaned-starfish-foundation-robotics-initiative): Building Opportunities Through Innovation:OSF Robotics Initiative

- [My Journey as an OSF Scholarship Recipient: A Letter of Gratitude](https://www.osf.org/my-journey-as-an-osf-scholarship-recipient-a-letter-of-gratitude)

- [A Path of Growth and Perseverance: Maria Arriaga Journey to Success](https://www.osf.org/a-path-of-growth-and-perseverance-maria-arriagas-journey-to-success): Path of Growth: Maria Arriagas Journey to Success

- [Connections Beyond Borders: Romania, The New Orphaned Starfish Foundation Partnership](https://www.osf.org/connections-beyond-borders-romania-the-new-orphaned-starfish-foundation-partnership): Connections Beyond Borders: Romania, The New Orphaned Starfish Foundation Partnership

- [Inspiring The Future Generation of  Leaders: LEA Workshop Presented by Johnson & Johnson](https://www.osf.org/inspiring-the-future-generation-of-leaders-lea-workshop-presented-by-johnson-johnson): Future Generation of  Leaders: LEA Workshop by Johnson&Johnson

- [English: A Tool to Create Opportunities and How Milagros from Panama is Taking Advantage of Such Opportunities](https://www.osf.org/english-a-tool-to-create-opportunities-and-how-milagros-from-panama-is-taking-advantage-of-such-opportunities): English: A Tool to Create Opportunities and Milagros from Panama

- [HOLA by Johnson & Johnson: Spreading knowledge and Professional Experiences with the OSF Students in Latin America](https://www.osf.org/hola-by-johnson-johnson-spreading-knowledge-and-professional-experiences-with-the-osf-students-in-latin-america)

- [Dreams do Become a Reality: Yeimmy Paola Granados, A Success Story](https://www.osf.org/dreams-do-become-a-reality-yeimmy-paola-granados-a-success-story): Dreams do Become a Reality: Yeimmy Paola Granados A Success Story

- [Nepal: A Journey Through Friendship and Technology](https://www.osf.org/nepal-a-journey-through-frienship-and-technology)

- [Building Connections Through Technology and Culture](https://www.osf.org/building-connections-through-technology-and-culture)

- [Stories Behind the screen: A Beacon of Creativity](https://www.osf.org/stories-behind-the-screen-a-beacon-of-creativity)

- [Graduate Spotlight: Fa’afetai Lemautu](https://www.osf.org/graduate-spotlight-faafetai-lemautu)

- [Guatemala and Honduras: Afternoon of Hugs, Magic Tricks and Pizza, A Wonderful Week of Sharing with Friends](https://www.osf.org/guatemala-and-honduras-afternoon-of-hugs-magic-tricks-and-pizza-a-wonderful-week-of-sharing-with-friends): Guatemala and Honduras: Afternoon of Hugs, Magic Tricks and Pizza

- [PROGRAM SITE PERSPECTIVE: Fundamor Colombia Starfish Stories](https://www.osf.org/program-site-perspective-fundamor-colombia-starfish-stories)

- [PROGRAM SITE PERSPECTIVE: Pozo De Vida, Mexico Starfish Stories](https://www.osf.org/program-site-perspective-pozo-de-vida-mexico-starfish-stories)

- [The Difference We Make: Starfish Stories from AJN, Brazil](https://www.osf.org/the-difference-we-make-starfish-stories-from-ajn-brazil)

- [Starfish Stories Featuring Roobens from Juventud de Hoy, Dominican Republic](https://www.osf.org/starfish-stories-featuring-roobens-from-juventud-de-hoy-dominican-republic)

- [PROGRAM SITE PERSPECTIVE:  Helo Haiti Starfish Stories](https://www.osf.org/program-site-perspective-helo-haiti-starfish-stories)

- [A Story of Perseverance and Hope](https://www.osf.org/a-story-of-perseverance-and-hope)

- [Orphaned Starfish Opens First LGBTQI+ Center in Favela Mare in Rio de Janeiro](https://www.osf.org/orphaned-starfish-opens-first-lgbtqi--center-in-favela-mare-in-rio-de-janeiro): Orphaned Starfish Opens First LGBTQI+ Center in Rio de Janeiro

- [Food Supply during COVID-19](https://www.osf.org/post/2020/05/20/food-supply-during-covid-19)

- [Making A Difference For Our Communities Worldwide During COVID19 – YOU ARE NOT ALONE](https://www.osf.org/post/2020/05/18/making-a-difference-for-our-communities-worldwide-during-covid19-you-are-not-alone)

- [You are Not Alone](https://www.osf.org/post/2020/04/06/you-are-not-alone)

- [The Favelas of Brazil](https://www.osf.org/post/2020/04/02/the-favelas-of-brazil)

- [Where it All Began](https://www.osf.org/where-it-all-began)

- [Hope, Joy and Appreciation](https://www.osf.org/post/2020/03/24/hope-joy-and-appreciation)

- [OSF Update](https://www.osf.org/osf-update)

- [Orphaned Songs for Orphaned Starfish](https://www.osf.org/post/2018/11/16/orphaned-songs-for-orphaned-starfish)

- [Determination, Friendships & Firsts - Panama & Costa Rica](https://www.osf.org/post/2017-determination-friendships-firsts)

- [Making a Difference on the Islands - Jamaica and Dominican Republic](https://www.osf.org/post/2017-making-a-difference)

- [Beginnings and New Beginnings - Chile, Argentina & Uruguay](https://www.osf.org/post/2017-beginnings)

- [Haiti - Resilience and Redemption](https://www.osf.org/post/2017/03/21/haiti-resilience-and-redemption)

- [Guatemala and El Salvador](https://www.osf.org/post/2017/03/20/guatemala-and-el-salvador)

- [Laura & Her Robot!](https://www.osf.org/post/2015/08/10/laura-her-robot)

- [Dia De Las Mujeres (Women's Day)](https://www.osf.org/post/2015/03/08/dia-de-las-mujeres-womens-day)

- [OSF visits HELO Haiti!](https://www.osf.org/post/2015/02/26/osf-visits-helo-haiti)

- [OSF, Sitel & Paula Garces](https://www.osf.org/post/2015/02/05/osf-sitel-paula-garces)

- [Happy New Year from the children of OSF!](https://www.osf.org/post/2015/01/02/happy-new-year-from-the-children-of-osf)

- [What OSF accomplished in 2014!](https://www.osf.org/post/2015/01/01/what-osf-accomplished-in-2014)