*This video has raised over $340,000 US Dollars....* Thank you so much to everyone that has contributed! Obviously, I am beyond words and many of the children in Venezuela are living a more comfortable life thanks to those that have been kind enough to donate. Want to see where the money has gone? Watch the update video here to find out: ruclips.net/video/UTe4-TPIcTw/видео.html&t=
Globalism, Communism and Socialism ruins countries. See what it has done to Detroit. Please watch the video: "DETROIT'S SCARIEST LOOKING SLUMS" here on RUclips.
@@whitespacemarines4308 globalism is just global capitalism and what happened to Detroit is simply an economic problem of single industry over reliance much like Venezuela in this video actually
I donated $1000 yesterday after watching this video. Watching this showed me how fortunate I am to live so comfortably, I would love to thank Nick for opening my eyes to this. It’s been amazing to watch your channel grow brother, wish I could drop everything and do what you’re doing. Never stop.
@@mayainverse9429 North Korea is dictatorial socialism. Yet they are able to live self sufficiency with foreign sanctions. The country has better infrastructure.
Watching this video really touch me, I'm from that Slum, i'm from Petare. You were just standing beside my highschool when you were in that petrol station at "El Llanito", when you were inside the church in "El Carmen" that i used to attend and where my grandparents got married you were just in front of my elementary school and barely one block away from my family house. Seeing you so close to my roots, to my family, to my friends was really touching. I am one of the many that left the country because of the economic and social crisis, I'm actually living in Perú, i arrived here after travelling like 6 days in busses. As you could see for yourself, the crisis are no jokes. And from the bottom of my heart, i just want to thank you, thank you for helping my comunnity, for showing me again the streets i grew up. Really, Thank you very much Indigo Traveller from a Petareño and a Venezuelan.
I'm Venezuelan as well and your comment moved me. I hope you and your family are doing well in Peru and I hope one day the country will be well enough for all of us to go back and enjoy our beautiful country.
@@alanuzcategui2591 Thank you dude, sadly all my family is still in Venezuela right there in Petare, i send money everytime i can so they can survive and live a little better every day, but like you said i sure hope that Venezuela can be restored so all of us go back someday.
I come from one of those slums. I could easily be one of those kids. I was so lucky that, back in the day, my own country gave me a good education for me to have a better life. But I just broke into tears when I relived those childhood moments through this video. My country does not deserve this suffering, which is the ultimate consequence of corruption and greed. Thank you for the great service you're doing. Many people will appreciate this.
Leonardo I was wondering if people from those slums ever could escape and it is great to see and hear that you have. And to Pearl, yes what you say is correct. But every country in the word seems to be doing this. The US debt is 21 trillion and that is not counting the unfunded countabilities. That is borrowing against the future earnings of our children. That is selling our kids to the filthy governments so they can wage wars and feed the military industrial complex and big banks. Sooner or later the bill will have to be paid and perhaps then we'll see these scenes from Venezuela in a lot more places... 😢
There is no such thing as FREE. Government takes money from tax payers so government can give "FREE" money to its citizens. Without Tax Payers, government will have no money. There is no such thing as "FREE". Eventually you'll run out of other people's money.
Terrie Smith you are correct. Nothing is free. Americans are going to get hit upside the head with a 2x4 while they’re looking down on their screens when they realize you can’t print yourself into prosperity. Fractional reserve banking only works if the bank can keep creating loans and people can still afford to make payments on those loans. When one of those fails and the velocity of money stops, only then will we find out that taxing the rich won’t work, interest rates at 0 won’t work, bail ins won’t work, withdrawing money from a pension or 401k will be impossible since there is no money there. It will be a rude awakening. Then we will look like Greece, Venezuela, Europe(France, Italy, Portugal) Mexico and other Latin American countries. Because we did the same thing those governments did(socialist, democracy, communist). They made promise, increased spending, expanded the government, create jobs for the now. All in the end steals from our future and our kids future.
@@user-js5cw7of7q 100% accurate!💯💯💯 But most democrats are dumb who vote in socialist AOC and her ilks. Can't believe NY voted in this dumb bartender as congresswoman. Democrats have gone mad. The entire party is crazy. In 2019, anyone still voting democrats is the enemy of the American people. Rino republicans and NeoCons are the same as Democrats.
It's interesting how excited they were to meet a RUclipsr. But how do they access the internet? It would seem their online opportunities are very limited, even at school.
@@tele68 I used to chat with people there before Chavez came to power. Back then it was considered a rich country. People had lots of opportunities to travel. But some did fear Chavez taking power. I wish I can find those people today and have a chat with them.
13 years ago I'd done the Inka trail in Peru also visited Colombia and I had a very similar experience, so much so that I actually gave up my life in London and back to there a year later. I ended up living there for 6+ years, learnt Spanish and got married, lived a life of theirs and in return what I learned changed my life forever. You wanna understand South America? Move there, try to make a living and once you become one of them then you'll never see life the same again. I'll forever in debt with the beautiful people of Colombia for what I've become.
I went to their Gofund page and realized that after you posted the link more than 100 donations were made. Not only are you this wonderful content creator but you make a difference in this world. Nick, you are a legend! I really look up to you!
Have noticed the same on go fund me.. people are helping out every minute with their donations.. it’s incredible and it shows how an influencer could bring a positive change to the society if they intend to do so.. these days RUclipsrs are just marketing other brands for small profits
Just chucked $10 in. I don't usually like people clickbaiting with poverty titles but this clickbait is actually doing real good work in the world; I respect that a lot. I'd personally be very interested in your blogs if it had a focus on giving like this rather than just taking experiences. You have a wide exposure and could do great things with it if you wanted.
@ParaYT Are you guys actually in Favor of the government? There is always 2 sides of the story. One saying that the government really is fucking up, the other is saying that this is only happening because US Sanctions are not allowing the government to operate in any way, even though Venezuela is one of the most resource-rich countries in the world.
Do not DONATE ! Venezuela is not only poorness, but also evilness. Everything is mafia: Medicines, blood, gas for cooking, gasoline, food, fish, tires, prostitution, drugs, charity, clothing, etc ruclips.net/video/qBBvuoQEvrI/видео.html
NEVER donate your hard earned money for those "poor" countries... what you have to understand is that people in those countries use the fact of having kids as a "social climbing" mechanism... the more kids you make (and the earlier in life you have them) the more other people will feel pity on you for the sake of the kids... parents who would normally kick an idle lazy fucker out of home now won't anymore, because of the newborn... Companies that would hire someone change plans to hire the mother/father because the kid needs to be fed... and so on... This also happens in wealthy families, where kids are used to portray an external image of "honor" in being a household's father or mother, and thus gaining simpathy of the rest of the family, usually involving inheritances or lending of money... In both cases, poor or wealthy, if you are a young, responsible man or woman and you reach the conclusion that you don't really wanna have kids, you will probably be looked down as the scapegoat of the family and portrayed as the "not hard working one", and there will be no basic support for you, even though you might be the one who spends the less within the entire household. Also, hard working siblings will be taken advantage by others and every member of the family will overlook the other lazy/leech siblings bad behavior because he's got more charisma/is funnier /whatever the excuse might be. Hope I broke down the situation for ya, it's really sad when you really start to recognize these patterns repeating like a nightmare. DO NOT GIVE MONEY TO THESE FUCKERS
It's videos like this that make me appreciate RUclips, It's so cool that we live in a time where we can just log onto a website, and get an inside look at a unique country like this. Keep up the great work mate.
He is how you sell socialist utopia to gullible fools. And the rest of the video is how reality looks like. Take a good look at them, they are not that different from us, they are paying for the sin of stupidity and greed. Thinking the government takes care of you, and that you can get something for nothing ( like that "free" unavailable petrol ).
@@bevrolee8887 It's a hard truth to swallow. Those people gleefully surrendered their rights and liberty to governments promising socialist utopia and equity, and they got the usual abject poverty and squalor. And somebody handing some free soup now and then. I'm not blaming the soup guy, just pointing out how idiotic ideas that sound good end up. I 'm myself from a former socialist country and lived though something similar.
@@acsiata Your opinion could not be further from the truth: there's nothing utopic in his agenda, your political bias has blinded you if you think this amazing big heart individual is promoting a socialist agenda. On the contrary, he's clearly mentioning the fund sources come from a GoFundMe (int'l) effort, he also makes transparently how Venezuelans earning minimum wage can't even survive on such ridiculous amount. His motive for running this charity cause is purely from a humane perspective. You don't go pushing a socialist agenda on staving kids forgotten by the state.
@@hcadena3874 The socialist agenda is what turned the richest country in the South America in to the poorest. Dependency on the mercy of strangers, or the merci of government is NOT a dignified human condition. What I'm seeing in places like Venezuela is a crime against humanity. A punishment for envy and greed. I live in a former socialist country, there is noting more sick and disgusting. This used to happen to us.
Best wishes to all my Venzueala brothers and sisters. May you all get strength to face the difficult situations you all r going through. Stay strong my brothers and sisters.
yep bro México , going to that direction right now, i ´m really concern right now , here are the yellows light about the comunism... so i´m thinking to leave the country very soon
JFK was good, spoke of 100% transparency in gov no secrets. He was one of we the people.... BANG.... the interesting thing is like yin yang. The good wont kill the bad, but the bad just shoot the good in the back of the head...back.. the bad are so cowardly they wont even face you to shoot you. Maybe we need to start fighting fire with fire.... the good are too good and un balanced, they need to fire some shots of their own.
I felt the same way about the guy running the soup kitchen. Seems very genuine and down to earth. The real way to help people and kids living in those types of slums, is to "directly" send money to people like him, that will use it to feed the "poor." But -- how do you find guys like him ? People that donate to big charity places, like the Salvation Army, Unicef, and other big places, must understand that out of every $ 100.00 they receive, about 85 -90 % is kept to pay the administrators. They run these places to make money from their jobs. The setup is wrong and does not work. Hopefully now with the internet, people can develop direct connections with people on the "ground floor" and send it directly to them. This will be the first step in solving poverty. The 2nd step is the people must get a government in power, that is democratic, and allows capitalism and free enterprise, and the people themselves, will have to build their own economy, like was done in North America -- being the US and Canada, that started out with very little 200 or so years ago.
He looked so nervous and obviously didn’t expect the interview but he did AMAZING! I wish the small clip would get on CNN or Fox or dammit ANYWHERE in major news because even just 1%of those viewers help, these people get the reward.
This is more than just a travel vlog. This is truly some of the best documentary work I've seen on the Venezuelan crisis, because you can see how it's affected normal people, especially children.
Man, I'm from Venezuela, and i couldn't go to Petare, you, my friend, you have some big cojones. Keep up the good work and thank you for bringing truth.
@@SohoJoe202 dude he mean There is a lot of criminal and you could say that you will not return alive from there .. if you go very deep to that place (I am also Venezuelan)
@@parabellum1002Kim oh words are so powerful! thank you for your courage! damn, I was wondering where all the keyboard warriors are? we need strong moral keyboard warriors to fix these problems in the world! thank you so much, courage man! that sad word is so empowering! that's so sad! actions moron is the only thing to fix the world problems so act keyboard warrior!
Really moved by this video - brought me to tears to see these children in their situation through no fault of their own but still managing to smile and be positive. Wonderful work Nick capturing this. What an unfair world we live in.
Thus we have the country we've got now. Where people still looks at you for the place you live at and what car you drive instead of your humane quality and even principles. I have visited that slum and I live at the east side
I left the exact same comment a while ago. I lived in Venezuela for many years (in the 80s) and there is *NO WAY* I would have gone to petare or any of those neighborhoods. The police would not even go there. He is lucky to be alive.
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Will a percentage of your YT revenue on these videos about Vzla go towards food-relief efforts? It'd be a little disingenuous of you for to highlight the helplessness of the people there and benefiting from it through views without giving back to the people that your source material derived from.
@@piperpruiksma2321 These charities are completely independent from the regime. What other humane solution to the immediate problem of starvation and extreme poverty that Venezuelans living in the barrios is there? These malnourished and sick children don't need political hand wringing, they are dying, they need food and medicine.
After this comment I am going to donate money to the "gofundme". I love you Indigo Traveller,I absolutely adore you! Getting out of the regular living stereotype,following your passion,be yourself and living who you are ..........your example actually helps people as well a lot! .......... and in this video you look very handsome :-)
eva800 I’m not trying to tell you what to do but just hear me out. Look closely at the video again. Notice the woman running it.. notice how well feed they were. You will be throwing your money away I promise you this. I worked on Humanitarian efforts in a round about way when I was in special forces. Please don’t be taking advantage of by people like that. Trust me when I say they knew he was coming to film that day. Everything you seen was for the benefit of the camera.
THE FACT THAT THE CHURCH WAS WELL MAINTAINED AND THE YOUNG CHILDREN BEING IGNORED IS FUCKED UP! THE RELIGION IS FUCKED. WHEN WE COMPARE TO THE EASTERN/INDIAN CULTURES THEY OFTEN HAVE A THING CALLED "LANGAR OR BHANDARA" WHICH MEANS CHARITY FOOD FOR EVERYBODY TWICE A DAY! BASICALLY, "EVERYBODY EATS" IS IMBIBED IN THEIR RELIGION, HELPING EVERYONE SURVIVE IS IMBIBED INTO THEIR CORE VALUES!
@@pandeboi That's extremely rude. This soup kitchen is clearly being maintained by Christians which is probably one reason why it's connected to the church. In addition, church structures have been ornate since they were built way before the current crisis. It's not a crime to maintain the church and keep a sense of normalcy. And you have the nerve to bring Indian religion into this as if Christians don't ever serve the communities. You just wouldn't know because you're likely not serving with them. Have fun in India, living with the "untouchables" of the caste system since everyone is so perfect there.
Seeing those kids who only eat once a day brought tears to my eyes. I'm glad you've been able to have these experiences that not many dare to. All people just want to be treated as human beings. Hopefully I'll be able to help out financially soon enough. LOTS of work to be done back home. Peace and safe travels my man.
I am originally from Venezuela, was born in Maracaibo and moved to the US when I was 2 (my dad is American, my mom and biological father are Venezuelan). I still have a lot of family back in Venezuela, but things have become way too dangerous to risk the journey as a family, and we haven't been there in 5 years. When you said you were arriving in Caracas, and planning on walking the streets, I began to get extremely anxious for you, even though you obviously were going to be fine in the end, haha! Even if you don't realize it, I am going to attribute great bravery to you for making this video happen. Thank you for using your platform to show your viewers the human stories behind the headlines of the mainstream media. This video reminded me that there is so much beauty in the Venezuelan ecosystem (those freaking mountains) in the midst of so much suffering.
@@BlackHoleSpain Tears come to my eyes for those Skid row bums whose lives were destroyed by capitalism. The US government should help those poor souls
@@artstrology There is not a single city in america anywhere close to venezuela. You aware caracas has a murder rate 4x higher than detroit? And that was before this whole shit show. Can't even imagine what it's like now.
@@Larry_Suave Didn't see anything like that in this video. This was a standard slum tour for tourism dollars. It was more like a promotional commercial for Guaido. and his band of thieves. And I've seen way worse in America. Tin shacks block after block, with dirt floors. Places where the police are like an invading army and the homeless stay out of sight.
@@artstrology Really... And where exactly was that? I've been to some of the worst areas in the country and they are nothing compared to third world countries.
Nick I discovered your channel yesterday and I have been binge watching your videos since. Your content is incredible and really touching my heart. I will donate to these children. Thank you so much for doing this video. Love from California.
"I'm never complaining about anything ever again" This is completely the wrong reaction to this situation, you clearly do not understand the corruption that is taking place in this world. To roll over and not complain about anything is the kind of attitude that will encourage more of this shit to take place around the world. Who knows what nation could be next, even the prosperous western nations could have this happen. Wasnt Venezuela once one of the wealthiest nations in the world?!
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Instead of blood. 1/100 percent of America !! And just one could with a heart could change and build a entire nation !! Need to invest lives and not there lives !! Not poor or rich well turn down his son, may the spirit of the Lord be within us all!! Amen !
Dude, I can't express how thankful I am to you. After watching this video series I'm feeling extremely nostalgic as you reminded me the beauty of where I come from, which is certainly not material beauty but human beauty, you truly are brave for being out there and showing the world a little snippet of what the people of Venezuela live through every day. I don't think I've ever seen anything as transparent and honest when it comes to Venezuela news on any kind of media, period. Thank you for putting this out there, it's beyond saying that you're extremely talented and that your videos are amazing, keep doing what you do for the world, I can't see you as anything other than a hero right now, thank you, thank you, thank you. And I hope you were able to get more content from Venezuela.
Yea you won't see this on CNN. Part of it is they don't want to show the real results of socialism. According to the left socialism is the way to go. But like any of the Marxist ideology, Cuba, Venezuela, oh they just don't have it right. We will make it the "right" way. There is no "right" way for Communism, Socialism, etc., it's always misery for the people. It's just them trying to trick uneducated people into giving up their rights and powers to the would be kings of the government. Also for the same reasons, you won't see what's going on in South Africa because it doesn't fit their fake news agenda too.
@@randylastname426 Eh hello? What would you call universal income, free university tuition, free healthcare. Not to mention all the things being pushed in the "green new deal". It's the main platform pushed by the radical left Democrats for 2020. Basically Venezuela 2.0 Did you not watch the debate? Wearing left tinted glasses? No indoctrination here. That's also really a left thing. The basis of which is dogmatism and deception.
I am a Venezuelan American, my parents escaped Venezuela a few decades ago but most of my family is still there. Thank you for showing the world the truth about Venezuela while also showing how genuine the people are.
As venezuelan, I think everyone should look at this vids and do some research before giving their opinions on the Venezuelan crisis. It makes me sick to see people that have never set a foot on our country to defend the government and say that there's a comunication war against the regime. People, open your eyes, Venezuela was/is one of the wealthiest countries in the region, but living the worst economic-helth-social-political crisis that our history have ever witnessed! All by a buch of narco-comunists. Indigo, I thank you with all of my heart for having the courrage to do this journey and show this reality. God bless you and the ones who received you in VE.💛💙❤
@@IndigoTraveller No one mentions the U.S. sanctions and The West's economic embargo. From your experience there I would think it became obvious to you why they are illegal and immoral.
Lee Allen --- Don't go Pollyanna. The parents of those kids likely voted for Chavez. It's doubtful that the rich minority got him in. There's a lot of corruption and deception and vote-buying and ballot box stuffing - all on a grand scale - but you can't retain authority without some popular support. A lot of people down there want Maduro out, sure, but only so they can collect the "fair share" Chavez promised them. And those kids today, a brief ten years from now, some of them, may well be some of the teenagers that make that area of the city dangerous and potentially fatal. I've heard that in Brazil, in favelas, ten year old kids in gangs will roll you, and leave you with only your underwear.
I agree with other commenters that have said what you are doing (intentionally or unintentionally) is pure old school journalism. Please keep making these videos. It’s an interesting look behind the curtain in areas that most people will never travel. It motivated me to donate to the GoFundMe, so well done Sir.
The group hug from those kids, omg! 🥺😭 Andrash, the guy running the soup kitchen, is an absolute hero! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 It's so sad that Venezuela is experiencing such suffering! I'm a Brit but I would love to visit one day - such a stunning country, wow. 😯😍
thank you man !!! or helping my people in the ghetto ...I hope there could be 200million persons to help them as well as you did ...reall THANKS for you generosity!!!
Hey, I clicked on the link but it's not working for me. Could you do me a favor and check it too to make sure it's not just me or post another link to it? I'd love to donate, this is such a worthy cause
Milo Djukanovic is in power more than 30 years in Montenegro. He is in absolute control of everything there. But they entered NATO and only because of that he is not a despot? Obviously you get to decide who is and who isn't.
@@sotirzvanidjubre4109 uhh...dumbass. strawman. no one brought Djukanovic into this discussion, leviMichealathan said nothing Montenegro much less, NATO.
This is so heartwarming. I donated 2 years ago to the GoFundMe. I see now that is nearly $100,000 over the goal. Absolutely wonderful. The little kids saying their prayers before their only meal of the day, makes the tears well up.
lol I've been to prison, been through alot actually in my life like I consider myself a sociopath but at 10:14 when he says "they will give you a hug" I think I would just die inside from happiness if I would have a bunch if little kids run at me and hug me cause I made them happy just because of my presence
Why woukd you be a sociopath when youre feeling this two... May be just trauma builtup and losing you childhood self.... Nostalgia for inocence... But im sure you can renew it! :)) Good luck
I just went onto the Gofundme and it looks like loads of people watching this have donated. Well done Nick. I'm an Economics Lecturer and have been following the situation. I can't imagine how desperate the people feel. Love to Venezuela from Dublin, Ireland.
Hey Nick, I am Venezuelan, currently living in Merida one of western cities. I want to thank you for taking your time to come to my country and for caring. We need the world to experience our situation but also the beauty of my people. As you saw it yourself it is heart breaking but also all this situation motivates you to stand up on your feet and try to be better for them. At least that's how I feel. I cried watching this as the last time I went to Caracas. Special thank you to everyone who has donated.
Nick thank u so much..... This means the world to me, this city is my home. I'm from Caracas but live in Texas US, this video....... God this video made me so emotional to see the streets of my city, my home...... The one that I've been missing for so long, the heart of gold of our kids....... That gave me so much Joy, so thank u nick, thank u from the bottom of my heart. God Bless u and your soul
Have noticed on go fund me that people are helping out every minute with their donations.. it’s incredible and it shows how an influencer could bring a positive change to the society if they intend to do so.. these days RUclipsrs are just marketing other brands for small profits
There are no words to describe how am I feeling right now after watching this, is really heartbreaking to see a country so rich going through this. I feel so lucky because I was able to leave the country in 2017 but watching this make me feel that those kids suffer so much and besides that they look so innocent and happy I don't know is so surreal. Thanks to everyone who donated money to those kids and I really hope one day Venezuela turns into a better place for those kids and everyone.
You were really very brave to enter some of the most dangerous slums in Caracas, I'm Venezuelan and emigrated in 2015 and since then I have seen with pain and impotence the deterioration of my Country; as health and safety problems increase, as well as basic electricity, water and food services. Thank you for this great job of showing the world the reality of my beloved Venezuela. God Bless you!.
Thank you so much for helping our people, I was born in Venezuela but left when I was 5 because my parents foresaw this whole situation. Hearing all these young kids speak with the Venezuelan accent brings tears to my eyes. Mucho amor a todos mis hermanos y hermanas Venezolanxs
Thanks once again for raising awareness to what's going on in Venezuela. Will donate. Here in Melbourne so much food is being wasted! Clean water is taken for granted and folks here complain about cold water in the shower or increase in petrol prices.
Truly fascinating and informative video. Thank you for this, Nick. I am an expat living in Quito, Ecuador where there are many Venezuelan refugees. Very sad. Thank you for the GoFundMe info. I have made a donation.
It's absolutely crazy! Thank you for covering this Nick and the Venezuelan people are resilient and it's good to see the co-operation. God bless them and be safe.
@@Χάρης-σ1η yea, thats what you get when members of the government use the the funds intended for and to maintain the refineries to buy mansions in Miami, amongs countless stuff🤷🏾♂️
@@manaooooOOOO Actually those refineries used to be owned by foreign countries. Now they don't have those and sanctions are preventing them from buying equipment to build their own. More like that what happens when you go against u.s oil companies.
Hello! I am a newcomer to your videos and I am fascinated by the extreme locations you visit. It is most humbling to see how some people live, and I love that you find beauty in even the harshest places. Stay safe, my friend X (UK)
Wow the donations keep pouring in. Great work for filming this and your work actually benefitted the children in need and the people who are helping them. Real reach of RUclips.
@@nadiarey4196 If you're talking about the CLAP, you know that is partly the truth, but a very, veeery small part. They give them out 1 every three months If you're lucky.
As Venezuelan i would like to THANK YOU for doing this videos of Venezuela, is a ray of light in the dark, you are now part of those incredible people who are making the difference in this tragic situation
Nick I've been using your videos for script writing research and it's been such a massive help, I'm a huge fan of your approach, humility and honesty. Thanks mate
I just came from Colombia and it literally broke my heart in pieces seeing children begging for money. I send white light each night for Venezuela 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
You are brave . Even me a Venezuelan didn't go so deep into Petare before. Thanks you for concern about this little kids meal. I hope some day the situation get better
Thank you for sharing such an eye-opener video off Venezuela. The country is known for its lovely destination, and it is impressive you've tackled and shown these challenges Venezuela is facing today to raise awareness.
Amazing message to us all who take for granted the things and opportunities we take for granted every day!! I feel humbled and pray for these children and the people who are trying so hard to help!
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*This video has raised over $340,000 US Dollars....* Thank you so much to everyone that has contributed! Obviously, I am beyond words and many of the children in Venezuela are living a more comfortable life thanks to those that have been kind enough to donate. Want to see where the money has gone? Watch the update video here to find out: ruclips.net/video/UTe4-TPIcTw/видео.html&t=
thats great
Seriously wow, you’re a champ..thanks brotha
please help the people and children's with food and shelter as much as you can .
Globalism, Communism and Socialism ruins countries. See what it has done to Detroit. Please watch the video: "DETROIT'S SCARIEST LOOKING SLUMS" here on RUclips.
@@whitespacemarines4308 globalism is just global capitalism and what happened to Detroit is simply an economic problem of single industry over reliance much like Venezuela in this video actually
I donated $1000 yesterday after watching this video. Watching this showed me how fortunate I am to live so comfortably, I would love to thank Nick for opening my eyes to this. It’s been amazing to watch your channel grow brother, wish I could drop everything and do what you’re doing. Never stop.
fortunate to not live in a socialist state yes
Thank you for donating.
90% of your money is going towards overhead cost but 10% will go toward feeding the poor.
Thanks for doing that! I just donated as well and I hope to travel and make a difference as well. Thank you Nick for sharing this information
@@terriesmith8219 lol
@@mayainverse9429 North Korea is dictatorial socialism. Yet they are able to live self sufficiency with foreign sanctions. The country has better infrastructure.
Watching this video really touch me, I'm from that Slum, i'm from Petare. You were just standing beside my highschool when you were in that petrol station at "El Llanito", when you were inside the church in "El Carmen" that i used to attend and where my grandparents got married you were just in front of my elementary school and barely one block away from my family house. Seeing you so close to my roots, to my family, to my friends was really touching. I am one of the many that left the country because of the economic and social crisis, I'm actually living in Perú, i arrived here after travelling like 6 days in busses. As you could see for yourself, the crisis are no jokes. And from the bottom of my heart, i just want to thank you, thank you for helping my comunnity, for showing me again the streets i grew up.
Really, Thank you very much Indigo Traveller from a Petareño and a Venezuelan.
I'm Venezuelan as well and your comment moved me. I hope you and your family are doing well in Peru and I hope one day the country will be well enough for all of us to go back and enjoy our beautiful country.
@@alanuzcategui2591 Thank you dude, sadly all my family is still in Venezuela right there in Petare, i send money everytime i can so they can survive and live a little better every day, but like you said i sure hope that Venezuela can be restored so all of us go back someday.
Updating the information. The minimum salary July 18 are only 4 dollars.
Kleiver Javier Mena Gil
Dude this comment is beautiful, sadly things never go back to the way they were, you know
@@javiermena7309 God bless you bro, I am from India. Hard time will go. Love from India 🇮🇳
I come from one of those slums. I could easily be one of those kids. I was so lucky that, back in the day, my own country gave me a good education for me to have a better life. But I just broke into tears when I relived those childhood moments through this video. My country does not deserve this suffering, which is the ultimate consequence of corruption and greed. Thank you for the great service you're doing. Many people will appreciate this.
Thank you for sharing Leonardo.
Leonardo I was wondering if people from those slums ever could escape and it is great to see and hear that you have. And to Pearl, yes what you say is correct. But every country in the word seems to be doing this. The US debt is 21 trillion and that is not counting the unfunded countabilities. That is borrowing against the future earnings of our children. That is selling our kids to the filthy governments so they can wage wars and feed the military industrial complex and big banks. Sooner or later the bill will have to be paid and perhaps then we'll see these scenes from Venezuela in a lot more places... 😢
There is no such thing as FREE.
Government takes money from tax payers so government can give "FREE" money to its citizens.
Without Tax Payers, government will have no money. There is no such thing as "FREE".
Eventually you'll run out of other people's money.
Terrie Smith you are correct. Nothing is free. Americans are going to get hit upside the head with a 2x4 while they’re looking down on their screens when they realize you can’t print yourself into prosperity. Fractional reserve banking only works if the bank can keep creating loans and people can still afford to make payments on those loans. When one of those fails and the velocity of money stops, only then will we find out that taxing the rich won’t work, interest rates at 0 won’t work, bail ins won’t work, withdrawing money from a pension or 401k will be impossible since there is no money there. It will be a rude awakening. Then we will look like Greece, Venezuela, Europe(France, Italy, Portugal) Mexico and other Latin American countries. Because we did the same thing those governments did(socialist, democracy, communist). They made promise, increased spending, expanded the government, create jobs for the now. All in the end steals from our future and our kids future.
@@user-js5cw7of7q
100% accurate!💯💯💯
But most democrats are dumb who vote in socialist AOC and her ilks. Can't believe NY voted in this dumb bartender as congresswoman.
Democrats have gone mad. The entire party is crazy. In 2019, anyone still voting democrats is the enemy of the American people.
Rino republicans and NeoCons are the same as Democrats.
Watching those children running up to you and hugging you just melted my heart! 🤗❤️
Mine melted too... Keep it up!
It's interesting how excited they were to meet a RUclipsr. But how do they access the internet? It would seem their online opportunities are very limited, even at school.
@@tele68 Internet is almost free but the service quality is really bad.
@@tele68 I used to chat with people there before Chavez came to power. Back then it was considered a rich country. People had lots of opportunities to travel. But some did fear Chavez taking power. I wish I can find those people today and have a chat with them.
13 years ago I'd done the Inka trail in Peru also visited Colombia and I had a very similar experience, so much so that I actually gave up my life in London and back to there a year later. I ended up living there for 6+ years, learnt Spanish and got married, lived a life of theirs and in return what I learned changed my life forever. You wanna understand South America? Move there, try to make a living and once you become one of them then you'll never see life the same again. I'll forever in debt with the beautiful people of Colombia for what I've become.
I went to their Gofund page and realized that after you posted the link more than 100 donations were made. Not only are you this wonderful content creator but you make a difference in this world. Nick, you are a legend! I really look up to you!
Thank you Vanessa, but you guys are to thank, over $52,000 USD raised in the first 10 hours, increasing every second.
This man is a real hero
Have noticed the same on go fund me.. people are helping out every minute with their donations.. it’s incredible and it shows how an influencer could bring a positive change to the society if they intend to do so.. these days RUclipsrs are just marketing other brands for small profits
Just chucked $10 in. I don't usually like people clickbaiting with poverty titles but this clickbait is actually doing real good work in the world; I respect that a lot. I'd personally be very interested in your blogs if it had a focus on giving like this rather than just taking experiences. You have a wide exposure and could do great things with it if you wanted.
@@IndigoTraveller It´s now over 70.000 and rising.
As a Venezuelan living in Venezuela, thank you Indigo
Do you eat one meal a day?
@@DragonBall501 He lives on wifi's energy
So so so regrettable what your misguided leaders have reduced a once prosperous country to. Get out if you can ParaYT.
@ParaYT Are you guys actually in Favor of the government? There is always 2 sides of the story. One saying that the government really is fucking up, the other is saying that this is only happening because US Sanctions are not allowing the government to operate in any way, even though Venezuela is one of the most resource-rich countries in the world.
How much are gold and silver worth in Venezuela? Does anyone use them to preserve their wealth?
that little kid singing about hope for a better life is like a knife to the heart
Oh so cute.this APATHY tour of less off continues
He was singing a love song about a woman that would come into his life and change it. Prolly one of his parent's favourites.
instead of eating out for lunch today, i donated that money to the go fund me. Now 30 children will get a meal instead.
hi I am from venezuela, probably a good portion of the money donated will go to the someone's pocket
Bet
Do not DONATE ! Venezuela is not only poorness, but also evilness. Everything is mafia: Medicines, blood, gas for cooking, gasoline, food, fish, tires, prostitution, drugs, charity, clothing, etc ruclips.net/video/qBBvuoQEvrI/видео.html
I donated. Hope even some of it gets to those kids.
NEVER donate your hard earned money for those "poor" countries... what you have to understand is that people in those countries use the fact of having kids as a "social climbing" mechanism... the more kids you make (and the earlier in life you have them) the more other people will feel pity on you for the sake of the kids... parents who would normally kick an idle lazy fucker out of home now won't anymore, because of the newborn... Companies that would hire someone change plans to hire the mother/father because the kid needs to be fed... and so on... This also happens in wealthy families, where kids are used to portray an external image of "honor" in being a household's father or mother, and thus gaining simpathy of the rest of the family, usually involving inheritances or lending of money... In both cases, poor or wealthy, if you are a young, responsible man or woman and you reach the conclusion that you don't really wanna have kids, you will probably be looked down as the scapegoat of the family and portrayed as the "not hard working one", and there will be no basic support for you, even though you might be the one who spends the less within the entire household. Also, hard working siblings will be taken advantage by others and every member of the family will overlook the other lazy/leech siblings bad behavior because he's got more charisma/is funnier /whatever the excuse might be. Hope I broke down the situation for ya, it's really sad when you really start to recognize these patterns repeating like a nightmare. DO NOT GIVE MONEY TO THESE FUCKERS
It's good to see the soup kitchen's gofund me taking off, in 30 minutes it has brought in more than the last 6 months! Thank you!
they got more help than 6 months together???
@@lorddiosliving they had a few thousand. Now they have 20.000 allready.
whahahaha thats great!! How can you see that?
@@astrodiver1 The power of youtube!
Giving 10
It's videos like this that make me appreciate RUclips, It's so cool that we live in a time where we can just log onto a website, and get an inside look at a unique country like this.
Keep up the great work mate.
Thank you Mitch 🙏❤️
There are countless others like Grayzone showing you TRUE perspectives, not planted stories and pro US propaganda.
Yeah he's doing authentic journalism I think. :)
Agreed, an amazing experience and really puts the situation in perspective. As a parent, seeing the innocent kids really is provoking.
Fr fr!
the fella who is running the soup kitchen seems like a good guy, the type of guy who should be in government but never will
He is how you sell socialist utopia to gullible fools. And the rest of the video is how reality looks like.
Take a good look at them, they are not that different from us, they are paying for the sin of stupidity and greed. Thinking the government takes care of you, and that you can get something for nothing ( like that "free" unavailable petrol ).
@@acsiata Kinda looks like the guy who is helping feed kids there, but way to assign that to him.
@@bevrolee8887 It's a hard truth to swallow. Those people gleefully surrendered their rights and liberty to governments promising socialist utopia and equity, and they got the usual abject poverty and squalor. And somebody handing some free soup now and then.
I'm not blaming the soup guy, just pointing out how idiotic ideas that sound good end up.
I 'm myself from a former socialist country and lived though something similar.
@@acsiata Your opinion could not be further from the truth: there's nothing utopic in his agenda, your political bias has blinded you if you think this amazing big heart individual is promoting a socialist agenda. On the contrary, he's clearly mentioning the fund sources come from a GoFundMe (int'l) effort, he also makes transparently how Venezuelans earning minimum wage can't even survive on such ridiculous amount. His motive for running this charity cause is purely from a humane perspective. You don't go pushing a socialist agenda on staving kids forgotten by the state.
@@hcadena3874 The socialist agenda is what turned the richest country in the South America in to the poorest.
Dependency on the mercy of strangers, or the merci of government is NOT a dignified human condition.
What I'm seeing in places like Venezuela is a crime against humanity. A punishment for envy and greed.
I live in a former socialist country, there is noting more sick and disgusting. This used to happen to us.
I cried a lot watching THIS video. The sparkle in the kids eyes, the smile on their faces.... That happiness is priceless.
Rosangel Leal hope the people who manages the donations will not pocket the money
I donated 1000 inr after watching this.
I think it will help to poor person.
Right
Hi I'm from🇮🇳 india beautiful country
You?
@@bkchhonkar5682 that's wonderful!!! Thanks so much for helping my country ... God Bless you!! 💓🙏
Where are you from?
@@bkchhonkar5682 i'm from Venezuela but I live in Buenos Aires
I grew up in Venezuela. It’s so devastating to see what it has become. Thanks Nick for such an amazing video.
Best wishes to all my Venzueala brothers and sisters. May you all get strength to face the difficult situations you all r going through. Stay strong my brothers and sisters.
Sad as hell, Venezuela. The richest, best educated Latin American country is now the most impoverished. Why? MARDURO and Chavismo.
@@kathycaldwell7126 Well, they wanted communism and they got communism.
yep bro México , going to that direction right now, i ´m really concern right now , here are the yellows light about the comunism... so i´m thinking to leave the country very soon
Yeah thanks to American sanctions, foreign policies n economic hit men
that guy running the soup kitchen seems like a good hearted lad. Those are the people that should be in government.
I think good hearted people are physically incapable of being in government
JFK was good, spoke of 100% transparency in gov no secrets. He was one of we the people.... BANG.... the interesting thing is like yin yang. The good wont kill the bad, but the bad just shoot the good in the back of the head...back.. the bad are so cowardly they wont even face you to shoot you. Maybe we need to start fighting fire with fire.... the good are too good and un balanced, they need to fire some shots of their own.
I felt the same way about the guy running the soup kitchen. Seems very
genuine and down to earth. The real way to help people and kids living
in those types of slums, is to "directly" send money to people like him, that
will use it to feed the "poor." But -- how do you find guys like him ?
People that donate to big charity places, like the Salvation Army, Unicef,
and other big places, must understand that out of every $ 100.00 they
receive, about 85 -90 % is kept to pay the administrators. They run these
places to make money from their jobs. The setup is wrong and does not
work.
Hopefully now with the internet, people can develop direct connections with
people on the "ground floor" and send it directly to them. This will be the first
step in solving poverty. The 2nd step is the people must get a government in
power, that is democratic, and allows capitalism and free enterprise, and the
people themselves, will have to build their own economy, like was done in
North America -- being the US and Canada, that started out with very little
200 or so years ago.
“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”
He looked so nervous and obviously didn’t expect the interview but he did AMAZING! I wish the small clip would get on CNN or Fox or dammit ANYWHERE in major news because even just 1%of those viewers help, these people get the reward.
This is more than just a travel vlog. This is truly some of the best documentary work I've seen on the Venezuelan crisis, because you can see how it's affected normal people, especially children.
The gofundme blew up thanks to you. There were only about 200 donations before this video. Amazing.
Incredible.
@@IndigoTraveller this kind of journalism is saving lives.
your a douchebag
@@SpecialAgentNoble77 why so salty?
Didn't eat out today. Traded one meal for many!
Man, I'm from Venezuela, and i couldn't go to Petare, you, my friend, you have some big cojones. Keep up the good work and thank you for bringing truth.
@@SohoJoe202 dude he mean There is a lot of criminal and you could say that you will not return alive from there .. if you go very deep to that place (I am also Venezuelan)
Jajajajaja big cojones! Me mataste!
@@xx5-z1j xD
He prepares and makes the right connections before heading out.
@@xx5-z1j english only speaker here.. but even I know what you mean by Big cojones... lol and yes I agree he Has got big ones.
The gentleman who runs the soup, Andres, is doing God's work! Truly. Bless him.
no, god is doing gods work. cant you see he needs all the money for his churches?
Wow. This is sad and encouraging. I’m Venezuelan and this makes me cry. Thanks Nick and thanks Andrés for this beautiful mission
@@blakes360 wtf bro
Just donated, good to see the fund over $120k. Nice job Indigo Traveller.
@Blake is this true?
The kids are so adorable! It breaks my heart that they have to live in those slums❤️😭
There are slums all over the world so whats your point
david easton that it’s sad all over the world 🤷🏽♀️
Come to my country, the kids are more adorable and the slums are even worse and, yeah, it is a capitalist country
@@parabellum1002Kim oh words are so powerful! thank you for your courage! damn, I was wondering where all the keyboard warriors are? we need strong moral keyboard warriors to fix these problems in the world! thank you so much, courage man! that sad word is so empowering! that's so sad! actions moron is the only thing to fix the world problems so act keyboard warrior!
@Gorgon Don lol that's was so enlightening Hillary
I was so amazed when you announced Venezuela, I am so proud to be a Patreon, the world needs to see what’s really going on beyond the media. ✌️ ❤️
niki nash where are you from??
Thank you Niki for your support on Patreon.
niki nash I couldn’t agree more
Socialism just doesn’t work
@@WTG20233 Be very slow to criticize other countries when America has over 2.5 million homeless children.
Really moved by this video - brought me to tears to see these children in their situation through no fault of their own but still managing to smile and be positive. Wonderful work Nick capturing this. What an unfair world we live in.
I lived in Venezuela for twenty years and would NEVER have dared go into the barrio you visited!
He has cojones hahaha
I feel you
@@TheHealthConscounist andaba con el gobierno...
Thus we have the country we've got now.
Where people still looks at you for the place you live at and what car you drive instead of your humane quality and even principles. I have visited that slum and I live at the east side
I left the exact same comment a while ago. I lived in Venezuela for many years (in the 80s) and there is *NO WAY* I would have gone to petare or any of those neighborhoods. The police would not even go there. He is lucky to be alive.
*To say that Venezuela is overwhelmingly thought provoking and perception twisting would be a severe understatement.*
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Glad to hear that you are back and well :)
Are you actually okay? You made it through your Venezuela trip i imagine?
Will a percentage of your YT revenue on these videos about Vzla go towards food-relief efforts? It'd be a little disingenuous of you for to highlight the helplessness of the people there and benefiting from it through views without giving back to the people that your source material derived from.
No thanks, charities are not the solution
@@piperpruiksma2321 These charities are completely independent from the regime. What other humane solution to the immediate problem of starvation and extreme poverty that Venezuelans living in the barrios is there? These malnourished and sick children don't need political hand wringing, they are dying, they need food and medicine.
After this comment I am going to donate money to the "gofundme". I love you Indigo Traveller,I absolutely adore you! Getting out of the regular living stereotype,following your passion,be yourself and living who you are ..........your example actually helps people as well a lot! .......... and in this video you look very handsome :-)
Thank you Eva! Appreciate all the support!
eva800 I’m not trying to tell you what to do but just hear me out. Look closely at the video again. Notice the woman running it.. notice how well feed they were. You will be throwing your money away I promise you this. I worked on Humanitarian efforts in a round about way when I was in special forces. Please don’t be taking advantage of by people like that. Trust me when I say they knew he was coming to film that day. Everything you seen was for the benefit of the camera.
@@flatbedhaulingwithscottn6111 who??
Luis Fermin who what??
@@flatbedhaulingwithscottn6111 but the kids look hungry.....no?
That man in the soup kitchen is so Christ like.He brought tears to my eyes.
THE FACT THAT THE CHURCH WAS WELL MAINTAINED AND THE YOUNG CHILDREN BEING IGNORED IS FUCKED UP! THE RELIGION IS FUCKED.
WHEN WE COMPARE TO THE EASTERN/INDIAN CULTURES THEY OFTEN HAVE A THING CALLED "LANGAR OR BHANDARA" WHICH MEANS CHARITY FOOD FOR EVERYBODY TWICE A DAY!
BASICALLY, "EVERYBODY EATS" IS IMBIBED IN THEIR RELIGION, HELPING EVERYONE SURVIVE IS IMBIBED INTO THEIR CORE VALUES!
@@pandeboi That's extremely rude. This soup kitchen is clearly being maintained by Christians which is probably one reason why it's connected to the church. In addition, church structures have been ornate since they were built way before the current crisis. It's not a crime to maintain the church and keep a sense of normalcy. And you have the nerve to bring Indian religion into this as if Christians don't ever serve the communities. You just wouldn't know because you're likely not serving with them.
Have fun in India, living with the "untouchables" of the caste system since everyone is so perfect there.
🙏
I felt the same, such a pretty soul
All those children running to give you a hug was sooo cute!🤗😁
Venezuela has some beautiful scenery and people💚💜💙
I am not a religious person.. But I really hope there is a heaven for these people who find a way to help these kids eat at least once a day
Seeing those kids who only eat once a day brought tears to my eyes. I'm glad you've been able to have these experiences that not many dare to. All people just want to be treated as human beings. Hopefully I'll be able to help out financially soon enough. LOTS of work to be done back home. Peace and safe travels my man.
Those kids are adorable. It really breaks my heart.
I am originally from Venezuela, was born in Maracaibo and moved to the US when I was 2 (my dad is American, my mom and biological father are Venezuelan). I still have a lot of family back in Venezuela, but things have become way too dangerous to risk the journey as a family, and we haven't been there in 5 years. When you said you were arriving in Caracas, and planning on walking the streets, I began to get extremely anxious for you, even though you obviously were going to be fine in the end, haha!
Even if you don't realize it, I am going to attribute great bravery to you for making this video happen. Thank you for using your platform to show your viewers the human stories behind the headlines of the mainstream media. This video reminded me that there is so much beauty in the Venezuelan ecosystem (those freaking mountains) in the midst of so much suffering.
THANK YOU FOR SHOWING MY COUNTRY AND SHOWING THE DOWNFALL IN THIS COUNTRY THANK YOU SERIOUSLYYYYYYYYY !!!!!! I SEND. MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT FOR YOU
You are most welcome. Sorry about the situation.
It's not as bad as Los Angeles, California.
@@wetguavass Sure, the alleys with dangerous stairs and self-made shanties, are as good as Luois Vuiton's shops in Rodeo Drive. Get lost.
@@BlackHoleSpain Tears come to my eyes for those Skid row bums whose lives were destroyed by capitalism. The US government should help those poor souls
Stay strong, many people are concerned over the plight of the Venezuelan people and want to see their trials and tribulations end.
My respects to you Sir, you do a better work that all the comercial channels. Telling the true, the real life. Excelent work.
That guy running the soup kitchen and Maria are such wonderful souls. The world would be a better place with more like them
True 😍
"Now in Venezuela, it's complete Anarchy, so you can do what you want"
Welcome to the SOCIALIST UTOPIA!! Lol
Didn't look like chaos or anarchy to me, I've seen twenty cities in the US that are worse. It looks as though the slum tour business is booming,.
@@artstrology There is not a single city in america anywhere close to venezuela. You aware caracas has a murder rate 4x higher than detroit? And that was before this whole shit show. Can't even imagine what it's like now.
@@Larry_Suave Didn't see anything like that in this video. This was a standard slum tour for tourism dollars. It was more like a promotional commercial for Guaido. and his band of thieves. And I've seen way worse in America. Tin shacks block after block, with dirt floors. Places where the police are like an invading army and the homeless stay out of sight.
@@artstrology Really... And where exactly was that? I've been to some of the worst areas in the country and they are nothing compared to third world countries.
truly heartbreaking...skint today but on payday the kids can have a slice of my money. much respect from the UK
Nick I discovered your channel yesterday and I have been binge watching your videos since. Your content is incredible and really touching my heart. I will donate to these children. Thank you so much for doing this video. Love from California.
Sad... and inspiring at the same time.
Note to self : i'm never complaining about anything ever again.
Me too mate 🍞🍜
How about you just stop voting for socialists so this stuff stops everywhere.
"I'm never complaining about anything ever again"
This is completely the wrong reaction to this situation, you clearly do not understand the corruption that is taking place in this world. To roll over and not complain about anything is the kind of attitude that will encourage more of this shit to take place around the world. Who knows what nation could be next, even the prosperous western nations could have this happen. Wasnt Venezuela once one of the wealthiest nations in the world?!
Thanks for showing us what is going on over there,I sended 50$
Love to Venezuala and Indigo from India ❤️🇮🇳
awesome. nice work w/this one.
meh
what's mean indigo bro???
@@mohammadmedia3860 the channel who posted this video
The kids wanting their hats signed was too cute
They seemed enthralled with who you are, Mr. Famous. I suppose they never imagined that anyone of any fame would ever come to their neighborhood.
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Heartwarming 🤍
I am amazed by the great heart of people living in Venezuela, God bless them
Instead of blood. 1/100 percent of America !! And just one could with a heart could change and build a entire nation !! Need to invest lives and not there lives !! Not poor or rich well turn down his son, may the spirit of the Lord be within us all!! Amen !
@@andrewbarnett2761 what??
God bless those beautiful children, whose spirits are not yet broken
Dude, I can't express how thankful I am to you. After watching this video series I'm feeling extremely nostalgic as you reminded me the beauty of where I come from, which is certainly not material beauty but human beauty, you truly are brave for being out there and showing the world a little snippet of what the people of Venezuela live through every day. I don't think I've ever seen anything as transparent and honest when it comes to Venezuela news on any kind of media, period. Thank you for putting this out there, it's beyond saying that you're extremely talented and that your videos are amazing, keep doing what you do for the world, I can't see you as anything other than a hero right now, thank you, thank you, thank you. And I hope you were able to get more content from Venezuela.
Wow. Made me emotional seeing those kids just run up and hug you.
Michael Heslop just donated $7000, god bless you brother
Mark Carolan He’s an idiot and a sucker.
@Nachtjager Why do you think so?
These people arent scam artists .
$ 7000,, man he is so generous ,
Ira Rather or you are in idiot and a sucker to insult people
It's fantastic to see how money is increasing on gofundme after you published this video. Good job, man!
Amazing support from you all!
Well done people
Thank you Nick for your videos. You show us more of the sad reality of this world than CNN, BBC etc. combined. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
asi es tal cual.
Yea you won't see this on CNN. Part of it is they don't want to show the real results of socialism. According to the left socialism is the way to go.
But like any of the Marxist ideology, Cuba, Venezuela, oh they just don't have it right. We will make it the "right" way. There is no "right" way for Communism, Socialism, etc., it's always misery for the people. It's just them trying to trick uneducated people into giving up their rights and powers to the would be kings of the government.
Also for the same reasons, you won't see what's going on in South Africa because it doesn't fit their fake news agenda too.
Joe Neighbor no left leaning politician wants socialism. Stop regurgitating what fox tells you
@@randylastname426 Eh hello? What would you call universal income, free university tuition, free healthcare. Not to mention all the things being pushed in the "green new deal".
It's the main platform pushed by the radical left Democrats for 2020. Basically Venezuela 2.0
Did you not watch the debate?
Wearing left tinted glasses?
No indoctrination here. That's also really a left thing. The basis of which is dogmatism and deception.
@@randylastname426 asi dijo chavez cuando empezo ajjaajajja. chavez said that when he begin in 1998.
I am a Venezuelan American, my parents escaped Venezuela a few decades ago but most of my family is still there. Thank you for showing the world the truth about Venezuela while also showing how genuine the people are.
America es un continente..
todos venezolanos son americanos !? Como brasileros, mexicanos, argentinos....
Awesome videos you are doing mate. Sending love to Venezuela from Australia! 🇦🇺
As venezuelan, I think everyone should look at this vids and do some research before giving their opinions on the Venezuelan crisis. It makes me sick to see people that have never set a foot on our country to defend the government and say that there's a comunication war against the regime. People, open your eyes, Venezuela was/is one of the wealthiest countries in the region, but living the worst economic-helth-social-political crisis that our history have ever witnessed! All by a buch of narco-comunists. Indigo, I thank you with all of my heart for having the courrage to do this journey and show this reality. God bless you and the ones who received you in VE.💛💙❤
Daniela Sifontes fock offf
Same with Argentina
Best life standard in south america but it has hyper inflation
@@danielromero001 And it's not because of "narco-communists" but because of anti-communist neoliberalist aholes.
@@nadiarey4196 JSJAJSJAJAJAAJAJAJAJAJAJSJAJAJAJAJA andate a Cuba guris, suficiente ya jodieron Latinoamérica con su hermoso comunismo
@@danielromero001 ¿same with Argentina? Marico que estúpido por Dios JAJSAJSJAJSJAJAJAJAJ Ojala tuviéramos la inflación de Argentina
Nick. You have helped generate an astonishing amount of money for these people. Thank you! Over 1500 donations in 8 hours.
Beautiful, thanks to all of you!
@@IndigoTraveller No one mentions the U.S. sanctions and The West's economic embargo. From your experience there I would think it became obvious to you why they are illegal and immoral.
That little boy singing omg 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 if I win the lotto I'm buying him his own recording studio. What a beautiful boy
Now It raised 191k $. I also donated after i watched your video. Great job for spreading this !
Oh my those kids, so precious. Thank you for showing the world what others don't show. God Bless Venezuela.
Lee Allen --- Don't go Pollyanna. The parents of those kids likely voted for Chavez. It's doubtful that the rich minority got him in. There's a lot of corruption and deception and vote-buying and ballot box stuffing - all on a grand scale - but you can't retain authority without some popular support. A lot of people down there want Maduro out, sure, but only so they can collect the "fair share" Chavez promised them. And those kids today, a brief ten years from now, some of them, may well be some of the teenagers that make that area of the city dangerous and potentially fatal. I've heard that in Brazil, in favelas, ten year old kids in gangs will roll you, and leave you with only your underwear.
And some of those same kids might become leaders that turn the country around. What's your point?
I agree with other commenters that have said what you are doing (intentionally or unintentionally) is pure old school journalism. Please keep making these videos. It’s an interesting look behind the curtain in areas that most people will never travel. It motivated me to donate to the GoFundMe, so well done Sir.
The group hug from those kids, omg! 🥺😭 Andrash, the guy running the soup kitchen, is an absolute hero! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
It's so sad that Venezuela is experiencing such suffering! I'm a Brit but I would love to visit one day - such a stunning country, wow. 😯😍
I really do hope that everyone hits that gofund link and donates, as I just did. Thank you Nick.
thank you man !!! or helping my people in the ghetto ...I hope there could be 200million persons to help them as well as you did ...reall THANKS for you generosity!!!
@@lorddiosliving You're very welcome, : @ )
Hey, I clicked on the link but it's not working for me. Could you do me a favor and check it too to make sure it's not just me or post another link to it? I'd love to donate, this is such a worthy cause
@@Guevara1015 Thank you so much for your message I used this link here ~~~>> www.gofundme.com/alimentalasolidaridadpetare : @ )
Yup! Just did! I couldn't even take a bite of my dinner without!
If those children shown around 10:25 didn’t make you smile, something’s wrong. God bless them.
Thank you for this incredible video🙏👍🏼🙏☮️💟
I was so overwhelmed with emotion watching them get so excited to see Nick, beautiful children and I hope the future holds well for them.
i cried the whole timw watching this
So pure, really hope Venezuela can change and they all can have a happy future.
Innocent children have to pay the price for despots
Digong DU30 Totally agree
Milo Djukanovic is in power more than 30 years in Montenegro. He is in absolute control of everything there. But they entered NATO and only because of that he is not a despot? Obviously you get to decide who is and who isn't.
@@sotirzvanidjubre4109 uhh...dumbass. strawman. no one brought Djukanovic into this discussion, leviMichealathan
said nothing Montenegro much less, NATO.
Digong DU30 shut up
@@JamesandHarry Master The great Digong shall not be silenced by a petty fool.
This is so heartwarming. I donated 2 years ago to the GoFundMe. I see now that is nearly $100,000 over the goal. Absolutely wonderful. The little kids saying their prayers before their only meal of the day, makes the tears well up.
This is so seeing the kids having just a meal a day😥.
I definitely pray for the situation the kids are passing through, it's not their fault.
Amazing vlog Nick. To see the generosity of so many people and the smiling faces of those children in a challenging environment is truly inspiring. 🙏🙏
shared and donated. GoFundMe is over $70,000 at the moment. Good job, Nick!
good now the lady can build her restroom
It’s past $110k now!
can your donation really reach Venezuela, their is US sanction. if it can pls tell me
Sourdough Girl where is the link
@@brittanyb.performanceart6140 www.gofundme.com/alimentalasolidaridadpetare
lol I've been to prison, been through alot actually in my life like I consider myself a sociopath but at 10:14 when he says "they will give you a hug" I think I would just die inside from happiness if I would have a bunch if little kids run at me and hug me cause I made them happy just because of my presence
Why woukd you be a sociopath when youre feeling this two... May be just trauma builtup and losing you childhood self.... Nostalgia for inocence... But im sure you can renew it! :)) Good luck
u contradict urself
@@Wildkomments it’s because he is a sociopath
So happy to have donated .I was born in Caracas many moons ago, Have always lived in the USA.❤❤ . Sending lots of love and hope for peace! 💜🧡
I just went onto the Gofundme and it looks like loads of people watching this have donated. Well done Nick. I'm an Economics Lecturer and have been following the situation. I can't imagine how desperate the people feel. Love to Venezuela from Dublin, Ireland.
As a Venezuelan living abroad I would like to thank you for sharing and showing to the World a little bit of what is going on there...
11:38 people like this man needs more recognition more support and respect just for what he's trying to do it's awesome.
Hey Nick, I am Venezuelan, currently living in Merida one of western cities. I want to thank you for taking your time to come to my country and for caring. We need the world to experience our situation but also the beauty of my people. As you saw it yourself it is heart breaking but also all this situation motivates you to stand up on your feet and try to be better for them. At least that's how I feel. I cried watching this as the last time I went to Caracas. Special thank you to everyone who has donated.
Nick thank u so much..... This means the world to me, this city is my home. I'm from Caracas but live in Texas US, this video....... God this video made me so emotional to see the streets of my city, my home...... The one that I've been missing for so long, the heart of gold of our kids....... That gave me so much Joy, so thank u nick, thank u from the bottom of my heart. God Bless u and your soul
@Nachtjager wao how nasty have to be your soul for u to think that way? Why don't u go and look at the mirror instead?
Have noticed on go fund me that people are helping out every minute with their donations.. it’s incredible and it shows how an influencer could bring a positive change to the society if they intend to do so.. these days RUclipsrs are just marketing other brands for small profits
There are no words to describe how am I feeling right now after watching this, is really heartbreaking to see a country so rich going through this. I feel so lucky because I was able to leave the country in 2017 but watching this make me feel that those kids suffer so much and besides that they look so innocent and happy I don't know is so surreal. Thanks to everyone who donated money to those kids and I really hope one day Venezuela turns into a better place for those kids and everyone.
I donated 1000 inr after watching this.
I think it will help to poor person.
Right
Hi I'm from🇮🇳 india beautiful country
You?
Thank you Nick for sharing about the situation there, loved how the children embraced you! Stay safe 😊❤ thank you again ❤
Those kids excitement brought tears to my eyes!
You were really very brave to enter some of the most dangerous slums in Caracas, I'm Venezuelan and emigrated in 2015 and since then I have seen with pain and impotence the deterioration of my Country; as health and safety problems increase, as well as basic electricity, water and food services.
Thank you for this great job of showing the world the reality of my beloved Venezuela. God Bless you!.
How did you learn English?
This whole trip to Venezuela had me in tears.. praying for all of God's children... God Bless Venezuela again
Thank you so much for helping our people, I was born in Venezuela but left when I was 5 because my parents foresaw this whole situation. Hearing all these young kids speak with the Venezuelan accent brings tears to my eyes.
Mucho amor a todos mis hermanos y hermanas Venezolanxs
Venezuela is 🚮 trash country
The children..☺️💕💕💕 so precious! Thank you for sharing those links to help!
Thanks once again for raising awareness to what's going on in Venezuela. Will donate.
Here in Melbourne so much food is being wasted! Clean water is taken for granted and folks here complain about cold water in the shower or increase in petrol prices.
Truly fascinating and informative video. Thank you for this, Nick. I am an expat living in Quito, Ecuador where there are many Venezuelan refugees. Very sad. Thank you for the GoFundMe info. I have made a donation.
You live in Quito???? May I ask what you are doing their lol
Thank you Ben!
The way the school kids reacted to you was special. Put a smile on my face
Same.
It's absolutely crazy!
Thank you for covering this Nick and the Venezuelan people are resilient and it's good to see the co-operation.
God bless them and be safe.
"the point is, this is not working" 4:46 says a lot. amazing video as always man.
Indeed, very sad. Thank you.
For many years,this refueling system used to work,and suddenly it doesn't...
@@Χάρης-σ1η yea, thats what you get when members of the government use the the funds intended for and to maintain the refineries to buy mansions in Miami, amongs countless stuff🤷🏾♂️
@@manaooooOOOO also strong economic sanctions
@@manaooooOOOO Actually those refineries used to be owned by foreign countries. Now they don't have those and sanctions are preventing them from buying equipment to build their own. More like that what happens when you go against u.s oil companies.
I literally was just checking your channel to see if there was a new video. I hope you are well Indigo Traveller
Cheers Dave, much love!
@@IndigoTraveller go bac 2 sinai ox
Hello! I am a newcomer to your videos and I am fascinated by the extreme locations you visit. It is most humbling to see how some people live, and I love that you find beauty in even the harshest places. Stay safe, my friend X (UK)
Love what you're doing.. thank you for showing us what's really happening. You're far more credible and courageous than every MSM..
That group hug was so lovely. Re: all the vid, all I think is count our blessings.
Amazing editing mixing the kids singing with the intro music. That's talent bro!
Saw this video and immediately donated. Heartbreaking! We need to come together for the Venezuelan people ♥️
Wow the donations keep pouring in. Great work for filming this and your work actually benefitted the children in need and the people who are helping them. Real reach of RUclips.
4:40
If you don't have money its free for you.
So whats the point?
The point is this is not working.
You cant eat but hey have some free gas
so yeah, socialism...
Dominic Arlin socialism utopia
@@konradical10ify Actually, they can eat too. They hand out affordable food from the government to do that.
@@nadiarey4196 If you're talking about the CLAP, you know that is partly the truth, but a very, veeery small part. They give them out 1 every three months If you're lucky.
As Venezuelan i would like to THANK YOU for doing this videos of Venezuela, is a ray of light in the dark, you are now part of those incredible people who are making the difference in this tragic situation
Nick I've been using your videos for script writing research and it's been such a massive help, I'm a huge fan of your approach, humility and honesty. Thanks mate
Thanks to the wonderful Maria and other people supporting their local community. Nick keep making amazing videos!
I just came from Colombia and it literally broke my heart in pieces seeing children begging for money. I send white light each night for Venezuela 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Where do you get the white light at?
I donated 1000 inr after watching this.
I think it will help to poor person.
Right
Hi I'm from🇮🇳 india beautiful country
You?
You are brave . Even me a Venezuelan didn't go so deep into Petare before. Thanks you for concern about this little kids meal. I hope some day the situation get better
Thank you for sharing such an eye-opener video off Venezuela. The country is known for its lovely destination, and it is impressive you've tackled and shown these challenges Venezuela is facing today to raise awareness.
Amazing message to us all who take for granted the things and opportunities we take for granted every day!!
I feel humbled and pray for these children and the people who are trying so hard to help!