UN Recognizes ChildFund Bolivia’s “Entrepreneurial Pasanaku” as a model of success in sustainable development
The United Nations (UN) has granted a prestigious recognition to ChildFund Bolivia’s “Entrepreneurial Pasanaku” initiative and its local partners, highlighting its direct impact on SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. This distinction positions the program as one of the best practices in sustainable development in the country, demonstrating that youth entrepreneurship is a strategic and resilient response to current crises. During the event, Country Director Ximena Loza emphasized that this achievement belongs to the young people who trusted in their talent and to the communities that supported their transformation, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to continue providing real tools and opportunities so that the unlimited potential of Bolivian youth can keep flourishing.
New Alliance for Children: ChildFund Bolivia and Estrella del Sur Begin Operations in Cobija.
With a steadfast commitment to creating safe environments where every child, adolescent, and youth can reach their full potential, ChildFund Bolivia and its strategic partner with over 20 years of experience, Estrella del Sur, have formalized a historic alliance with the Autonomous Municipal Government of Cobija. This inter-institutional cooperation agreement marks the beginning of comprehensive development programs that will directly benefit Districts 3, 4, 5, and 6, focusing on child and adolescent protection, family sustainability, and climate action. Thanks to the warm welcome from the community and local authorities, this joint effort will strengthen local capacities and promote safer schools, ensuring that Cobija’s youth grow with dignity and hope.
EDUCATION
ChildFund Bolivia and Santillana Join Forces to Strengthen Learning Through “Creer para Ver” Libraries
With a firm commitment to fostering a love for reading and facilitating access to knowledge from early childhood, ChildFund Bolivia and Santillana have consolidated a strategic alliance to strengthen the “Creer para Ver” Libraries by providing new bibliographic materials. This initiative aims to support children in their early literacy stages, offering educational tools that spark imagination and ensure a solid foundation for learning. By reinforcing these community spaces, both institutions reaffirm their commitment to education, convinced that access to a book not only enhances communication skills but also opens a world of possibilities and plants real opportunities for the future of Bolivian children.
HEALTH
AIDA Backpack 3.0: Bolivia Shines at the International Conference on Family Planning in Colombia
From November 3 to 6, ChildFund Bolivia achieved an international milestone by presenting the AIDA Backpack 3.0 at the prestigious International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP 2025). Under the theme “Equity for Action,” our methodology was selected from more than 5,000 global proposals for its innovative capacity to transform gender and power dynamics, successfully promoting the sexual and reproductive rights of adolescents and youth in the Bolivian context. Before an audience of over 4,000 participants from 140 countries, this playful experience proved to be an effective tool for driving social change from youth perspectives. Participation in ICFP 2025 not only positioned Bolivian youth leadership on global stages but also opened spaces to build joint solutions and strengthen international commitments in favor of sexual health and equality. With this projection, the AIDA Backpack 3.0 is consolidated as an exportable benchmark that promotes dignity and equity for new generations.
Alliance between ChildFund, Estrella del Sur, and PROCOSI strengthens sexual and mental health to prevent adolescent pregnancy in Riberalta and Guayaramerín
With the goal of promoting comprehensive sexuality education and self-care, ChildFund Bolivia and its partner Estrella del Sur, with financial support from PROCOSI, have consolidated their alliance in Guayaramerín and Riberalta through the signing of an agreement with municipal authorities. Within the framework of the project “My Body, My Voice, My Decision,” specialized materials such as AIDA 3.0 backpacks and Psychological First Aid (PFA) kits were delivered—tools that will enable more than 800 adolescents, teachers, and health personnel to lead safe learning spaces. This joint initiative not only prioritizes the prevention of adolescent pregnancy but also reinforces mental health, ensuring that young people have access to information and support to fully exercise their rights.
SUSTAINABILITY
“All for the Planet” concludes national climate empowerment tour and presents manifesto at COP30
The program “All for the Planet,” led by ChildFund Bolivia in partnership with the Bolivian Guides Association and strategic allies (CEMSE, Esperanza Bolivia, Mosoj Kausay, and Estrella del Sur), successfully completed its first phase after mobilizing more than 1,000 girls and adolescents in Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, and Tarija. This initiative not only strengthened the environmental leadership of 26 young female leaders but also consolidated their demands in a Manifesto for Gender Equity and Climate Justice—a document that carries the voices and solutions of Bolivian children before global leaders at COP30. Through this effort, the organization reaffirms its commitment to empowering new generations as agents of change capable of building a sustainable and equitable future.
Alliance between ChildFund Bolivia and Educo reveals that more than two million children and adolescents face the climate crisis in the country.
In a joint effort to shed light on the “climate debt” owed to new generations, ChildFund Bolivia and Educo presented a comprehensive study warning of the extreme vulnerability of more than two million children and adolescents to droughts, wildfires, and floods. The research, unveiled in the cities of La Paz and Santa Cruz, reveals that the crisis impacts fundamental rights such as health, education, and food security in key municipalities of the Amazon, the Chaco, and the Andean region, where factors like structural poverty exacerbate the risk. In light of this scenario, both institutions urge decision-makers to ensure direct climate financing and include children’s voices in resilience strategies, reaffirming that joint efforts among organizations are vital to protect the present and future of Bolivian childhood.
Chiquitano youth lead climate resilience backed by the prestigious Risk Award 2025
As part of the Risk Award 2025-winning project, the group Jóvenes Chiquitanos Unidos por el Medio Ambiente, in partnership with ChildFund Bolivia, APCOB, and We Effect, successfully launched the campaign “Guardians of Living Waters” at the Concepción resort. This initiative placed children and youth at the forefront of action to protect natural resources and promote a cleaner municipality, demonstrating that youth leadership is the most powerful transformative force to address environmental challenges. One of the project’s key objectives is to amplify local voices that build resilient communities in the face of climate change.
LIVELIHOODS
ChildFund Bolivia and UTEPSA forge strategic alliance to boost youth entrepreneurship
In a decisive step toward strengthening new generations in Santa Cruz, ChildFund Bolivia and the Private Technological University of Santa Cruz (UTEPSA) have formalized an inter-institutional alliance aimed at promoting talent and innovation among youth. The agreement, signed by the university’s rector, Rubén Darío Dabdoub, and ChildFund’s Country Director, Ximena Loza, establishes a framework for mutual cooperation to create training spaces and real opportunities that enable young people to build their own life projects. During the meeting, both leaders agreed that collaboration between academia and the social sector is key to transforming realities, providing Bolivian entrepreneurs with the tools they need to create, innovate, and lead the development of their communities.
PROTECTION
ChildFund Bolivia and La Paz Bus Terminal join forces to prevent online violence
With the goal of strengthening the safety of children and adolescents in high-traffic spaces, ChildFund Bolivia and the Municipal Decentralized Entity La Paz Bus Terminal (EDMTB) signed a Letter of Understanding. Represented by Country Director Ximena Loza Candia and EDMTB Executive General Director Jhenny Iveliz Asturizaga Ascarrunz, this agreement establishes a coordination framework for staff training and the dissemination of audiovisual campaigns primarily focused on preventing online violence, abuse, and sexual exploitation. Under this alliance, ChildFund Bolivia commits to providing specialized content and training, while EDMTB will manage the distribution of informational materials within its facilities. This joint effort seeks to transform the terminal into a protective environment, using education and awareness as key tools to safeguard the integrity of children and youth.
LIFE STORIES
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