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BCF Partners with educational and health institutions in Bolivia that demonstrate initiative and
accountability. Our goal is to provide ongoing assistance to achieve maximum possible impact over time.
Here are the organizations we partner with and past recipients of BCF support.
Ushpa- Ushpa
Ushpa Ushpa is a community of immigrant mincus located on the outskirts of Cochabamba. It is a settlement of extremely poor people lacking many basic services.
The BCF with the help of Christian Reuhmer and some women from the village, made possible the construction of a day care center which was inaugurated November 2004. In 2005 1st and 2nd grade were added. The dream is to continue to add a grade every year.
There is also and urgent need to provide healthcare to the children and adults of this community.
BCF is missing funds to improve the infrastructure of the infirmary and to provide basic medical supplies.
You can get more information about Ushpa-Ushpa projects at
Ushpa-Ushpa.com
San Ignacio Home, Farm and School
San Ignacio Home is home for 58 children between 5 and 18 years of age. Almost all were abandoned
by their families and San Ignacio is the only home and the only family they know. The children all have
a task on the farm in an effort to be as self-sufficient as possible. They milk the cows, feed the pigs,
harvest the corn. They also help with the daily chores in the home – baking bread, sweeping, washing clothes.
San Ignacio School now has more than 800 students in grades 1 – 12; this is an enormous development from
less than 400 children in grades 1 – 8 when the partnership with BCF began.
“ Thanks to your continuing interest in the children and students many things have changed that would have
been impossible without your help. You were the ones who encouraged us to add on the necessary
high school classrooms so that our grade school students could continue in San Ignacio and receive a superior
education. Anywhere one looks there are projects undertaken by BCF. Most of our junior and high school desks
and cupboard were purchased through your efforts, and even the renovation of two small classes into a chemistry
and physics laboratory was your doing. All in the Home contributed with their work on the farm, but you gave us
the courage to dream of better things.”
--- Sister Gloria, Director of the Home ---
Amigos de los Niños Excepcionales de Tarija (ANET)
ANET is a non-profit organization located in the city of Tarija. This organization helps exceptional children
and young adults since 1968. Some of their programs include assistance to Cerebral Palsy Infants and Community Based Rehabilitation of Children.
Bolivian Charity Foundation has been helping ANET since 1997 providing annual scholarships that make possible a university education for highly motivated individuals.
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Teresa de los Andes
A non-profit organization based in Santa Cruz, Teresa de los Andes provides a home for mentally
and physically handicapped children who have been abandoned by their families. The home provides
warm beds, meals, general medicine, neurological care, physical therapy and lots of love. The purpose
of the home is to provide a good quality of life for these children and to help them realize their
maximum potential.
“As each day begins and ends I don’t tire of thanking God for your infinite kindness in helping
our children so that the light of hope in their lives will never be extinguished. One of the secrets
that the wisdom of time has revealed to us is that every act of love, every participation without expectation
is a source of richness. If today as the sun sets you review your actions and find that help was given to someone,
or that words of kindness or feelings of affection came from you, this day can be considered one that was won;
your life made those of others less difficult. You are for these children, in the midst of pain, a fountain of
energy, encouraging generous efforts, engendering love, provoking smiles and always a sweet presence whose light
always shines.” – Brother Alirio Henao, Director
Punata
Under construction...
Hogar Rosa de Anze
Hogar de Niños Rosa de Anze is an orphanage established in February 1997, which revolves the idea of giving a family life to 27 children, giving them the opportunity to develop their personal skills.
Within the orphanage is the Escuela Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, a Montesori school that allows children in the barrio an opportunity to attend school as not all children in bolivia have that privilege. And, the Escuela de Reposteria, Khuska Purinachej, which is a bakery school and shop, which oppened in 2004. The Reposteria provides revenue that allows adolescents to attend a university, and
provides a place to learn the bakery trade. On the second floor, there is a library, which opened in 2005 and has computers with internet access for those who are studying at the University. Also, children in the barrio will have the opportunity to improve their literacy skills through reading times that will be scheduled at the library.
" Thank you Bolivian Charity for your help. It is very important for me to express my gratitude. Five years ago I became blind because of an accident, and I thought I wouldn't have another opportunity. However, thanks to your cooperation, I am hoping to proceed in my studies, and achieve one of my goals in life." -- Ivan N.-- Muñoz --
" One more time I want to thank the Bolivian Charity for their kindness and help, because without it I would have not finished my studies. This was one of my dreams and thanks to you, I have the opportunity to become someone valuable in this society." -- Rene Tarraga --
Juan Jose Torrez School
A labor of love - A model of success!
Since 1997 the Bolivian Charity Foundation of Houston has been part of the development
of Juan Jose Torrez School on the outskirts of Cochabamba, Bolivia. What began as a one-room school
with 33 children, is today an exemplary model school for more than 1,500 students.
The first 12th grade class graduated in 2000.
BCF has annually funded the continuous development of the school.
A second floor was built in the new building in 2002, and in 2003 the school water supply system was renovated.
In 2004, four students were granted scholarships and more than $4,000 was donated for the development of the school library. Since 2005, the BCF has been collecting funds for the financing of a library, which would provide all basic textbooks for grade 1-12, their only opportunity to have access to textbooks.
School of Cuchumpaya
Cuchumpaya is a small community located in the semi-tropical Yungas (Department of La Paz).
Their small school was in bad need of repair.
The Bolivian Charity Foundation provided funds to buy materials for the repair of the school building.
Also, an enthusiastic expansion plan was started with the participation of the local community and
regional benefactors. A water supply system and a Regional Vocational Center are being developed.
Based on the successful Juan Jose Torrez School experience,
the children's parents participated and contributed
with the required labor. Continuous annual support is planned to achieve similar goals as those attained at Juan Jose Torrez School.
Vichajllupe
The school of Vichajllupe is located 176 Km. South the city of Oruro, Bolivia.
With more than 250 students in 1st to 12th grades, Vichajllupe school was in need
of new infrastructure that would give students more opportunities in their learning process.
In 2004, the Bolivian Charity Foundation assisted financially with more than $4,500 for
the construction of a new library and computer lab in the school.
This is still an ongoing project.
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