Fundacion Gota de Leche

Gota de Leche is a non-governmental organization that originated back in the 19th century in France with the emphasis on creating an alternative way of providing milk and food to the children of women who could not breastfeed. Since then they organization has spread throughout Spain and has expanded its focus to five main lines of action all dealing with the improving the quality of life for children. Their focus includes work with the "Fourth world" including intervention programs with at risk children, cooperation for development for developing countries, awareness and advocacy for children, volunteer training, and consulting children to improve their quality of life. This information was taken from www.gotadeleche.org, the organization's main website that contains their past history and current focuses and programs. My interview with this organization was a little different than the rest of my interviews. The person who I had made an appointment to talk with was hard to get in contact with and when I finally did get a chance to sit down with her, she was too busy to talk with me and told me to just get all the information I needed off of the website. While waiting at the office though I did make some observations and get an idea of what the organization does. There was a small shop located at the entrance of the offices that sold all kinds of items for children, from books and toys to stuffed animals and clothing. All money from that shop went back to the organization and its programs. There was also a drop box for old used cell phones to be donated and given to those who could not afford them. It was my impression that this organization was trying to help in any way they could to provide a better life for those less fortunate, especially for children. The organization was also open to volunteers working their reception desk and at the store and offers a way for people and businesses to make annual donations or collaborations with programs.

Overall, the main focus of this organization is the betterment of less fortunate children by providing a voice and shedding light on issues that many might not be aware of, like the poverty of the "Fourth world." They do this with the help of others and through several different programs and campaigns.