Stories From Bolivia

Bolivian Farmers to Replant After Floods

After flooding caused destruction to central Bolivia's crops, CRS and Caritas provide aid and long-term recovery to farmers. »»

Floods Wreak Havoc in Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador

CRS relief staff are assessing needs and distributing supplies to families who lost homes, crops and livestock. »»

Cup of Fair Trade Coffee Competition, Bolivia

CRS partners in Bolivia developed the idea for a Cup of Fair Trade Coffee event introducing innovations designed to better serve small-scale farmers. »»

Taking the Bite Out of Tarija

In Tarija, Bolivia, families often fall victim to Chagas' disease because their homes are poorly constructed, but CRS is working to change that. »»

Flooding and Landslides in Bolivia

Prolonged heavy rains during January and early February of 2006 led to flooding and landslides in many parts of Bolivia and Brazil. »»

Reduce the Transmission of Malaria

CRS works to educate people about the dangers of malaria while constructing new, solid homes that eliminate breeding grounds for mosquitoes. »»

Training in Basic Sanitation in the Altiplano of LA Paz

Education about basic sanitation and maintenance of water facilities is key to reducing potentially deadly water-borne diseases in Bolivia. »»

Education and Prevention of HIV and AIDS

Most Bolivians are uninformed about the transmission of HIV and AIDS. CRS has been working to change this among the most at-risk populations. »»

Helping to Form A New Bolivia

After 500 years of domination by Western influence, Bolivia's majority indigenous population will finally have the opportunity to re-write the rules. »»

Housing Improvement and Chagas Disease Prevention

CRS aims to stem the transmission of Chagas by working with families to utilize better home-building techniques areas where the disease is prevalent. »»

Meet CRS Staff Member Miriam Orellana

When Miriam Orellana joined CRS Bolivia in 2002, she did so believing that she would have the opportunity to work for the most needy. She was right. »»

Promoting Quality Health Care

CRS' Quality Health Care Promotion project in Totora, Brazil aims to improve the quality of health care using gender-specific training. »»