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About Us

Our Story

The O Global Charity was born from a simple but powerful act of love.

Long before the organization officially existed, Ms. Bev was caring for children in need in Jamaica. She opened her home, her heart, and her resources to children who had nowhere else to turn. What she created was more than shelter. It was safety, stability, and family.

As those closest to the work witnessed the impact of her care, it became clear that what she built could not depend on one person alone. There was a need to protect it, strengthen it, and ensure it could continue for years to come.

What began as support for Bev’s children grew into a broader vision. A vision to create safe havens where children facing uncertainty could grow, learn, and feel protected. That vision became The O Global Charity.

Today, as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our work spans multiple countries, including Jamaica and El Salvador. Though we are young as an organization, our roots run deep, grounded in compassion, community, and action.

At our core, we believe every child deserves safety, dignity, and the opportunity to imagine a future filled with hope.

Our Mission

To rebuild, support, and sustain safe havens where children can live with dignity, receive an education, and grow in environments filled with care and opportunity.

Our Vision

A world where every child feels safe, seen, and supported — where love and opportunity replace fear and neglect.

Why “The O”?

The “O” represents wholeness, unity, and protection — a circle of care surrounding every child we serve.

Meet Our Team

President & Founder

Kateryn Yamilet Lara

Vice President

Vernal C. Stewart

Treasurer

Joan Vande Voort

Secretary

Megan Blackburn

Board Member

Victoria Coleman Wilson Lee

Board Member

Mckaela Cooper

Director

Tianna Stewart