Kingsville, Liberia — After seven years of dedication, Palma-based lawyer Alejandro Bellapart will see his vision come to fruition with the opening of a new orphanage and school next month, aimed at supporting local children in need. The facility is located a few hours from Monrovia, where Bellapart, known as Father Sandro in Liberia, first met Mother Victoria in 2018. She has cared for orphans for over three decades, providing them with both a home and an education.
Accompanied by his two children, Carlos and Mariá, Bellapart will celebrate the unveiling of the complex. Both of his children are deeply invested in the foundation and share their father’s commitment to improving the circumstances of vulnerable children in Liberia.
“My mission in Liberia is of a deeply personal nature,” Bellapart emphasized. He expressed a lifelong disdain for injustice and a profound concern for children facing a lack of opportunity. This calling has fueled his efforts to create a better future for those without family support. Mother Victoria, a widow, has played an instrumental role, not only because of her dedication to the orphans but also by serving as a maternal figure to those in her care.
Bellapart’s journey began shortly after he earned his law degree at age 25, when he felt compelled to take action rather than solely pursue a legal career. He spent two months volunteering with the Vicente Ferrer Foundation in India before embarking on a six-month backpacking trip across various African nations. Ultimately, he returned to Mallorca with the intention of returning to Africa once he achieved personal stability.
At 45, Bellapart revisited Africa, driven to identify a project that would allow him to realize his dream. Over a span of three years, he traveled frequently, gathering supplies and providing direct assistance to orphanages. His path led him to Liberia and the care of Mother Victoria, who began her work out of tragedy during the civil wars, nurturing children who had lost their parents.
The new orphanage, which Bellapart describes as a significant improvement for the local orphans, is situated in a region with limited economic resources. He and his family took on the challenge of revitalizing an abandoned facility in the jungle, transforming it into a sustainable environment where children can learn and grow.
The upcoming opening marks a culmination of two-and-a-half years of work, with Bellapart privately funding the majority of the endeavor. With the foundation now formally recognized, he hopes to attract donations to support the ongoing needs of the complex, including provisions for 55 orphans, salaries for 15 teachers, and education for 110 additional children from the surrounding village.
“There is a public school in the village, but many families struggle to afford its $20 annual fee,” he explained. “Our initiative provides free education and empowers children to pursue their dreams while ensuring they grow up with a sense of independence and dignity.”
Bellapart is determined that all donations made to the foundation are used solely for the orphanage’s operations. Interested individuals and organizations can learn more about supporting this vital work through the foundation’s website and social media channels.
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