Stories From Bolivia
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. »»
