HIGHLIGHTS OF 2024
Education support for a brighter future
This year we are providing technical career training for 35 girls from 3 orphanages in Santa Cruz city, through our local partner FUNDESOC. Our goal is to expand to additional orphanages & benefit more underprivileged teenagers with help from our friends at J.D.Tate Foundation & others who we hope will join us in this life-changing endeavor.
This year we are providing technical career training for 35 girls from 3 orphanages in Santa Cruz city, through our local partner FUNDESOC. Our goal is to expand to additional orphanages & benefit more underprivileged teenagers with help from our friends at J.D.Tate Foundation & others who we hope will join us in this life-changing endeavor.
Leadership & Diplomacy Summit in Alaska
In July, our Vice-president Claudia was invited as a special guest to facilitate one of the main discussion groups of the summit on diplomacy, leadership & community development. This unique event brought together representatives of different states of North America and several countries of Latin America, all of whom work towards strengthening international relations & collaboration between different cultures.
In July, our Vice-president Claudia was invited as a special guest to facilitate one of the main discussion groups of the summit on diplomacy, leadership & community development. This unique event brought together representatives of different states of North America and several countries of Latin America, all of whom work towards strengthening international relations & collaboration between different cultures.
Protecting the Environment & Local Communities in Beni
We helped provide awareness, training & equipment for forest fire prevention & fire-fighting in 5 communities of Beni department, with support from J.D. Tate Foundation, working with the Quebracho Association of Volunteer Forest Firefighters (ABFQ), Beni University & municipality staff. 64 people were trained & certified.
We helped provide awareness, training & equipment for forest fire prevention & fire-fighting in 5 communities of Beni department, with support from J.D. Tate Foundation, working with the Quebracho Association of Volunteer Forest Firefighters (ABFQ), Beni University & municipality staff. 64 people were trained & certified.
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2023
Education support for vulnerable children & teenagers
Our youth support program is expanding. We are now working with 3 Orphanages in Santa Cruz. In 2023 we provided education support for 26 children who improved their academic results, technical study grants for 6 students who all passed their courses with excellence & life skills training for 30 other children. We also provided training for 7 caregivers & 17 volunteers in special teaching techniques.
This work was possible thanks to donations from J.D.Tate Foundation & local support & implementation through our partner Fundesoc.
Our youth support program is expanding. We are now working with 3 Orphanages in Santa Cruz. In 2023 we provided education support for 26 children who improved their academic results, technical study grants for 6 students who all passed their courses with excellence & life skills training for 30 other children. We also provided training for 7 caregivers & 17 volunteers in special teaching techniques.
This work was possible thanks to donations from J.D.Tate Foundation & local support & implementation through our partner Fundesoc.
International Leadership diploma for young Latin American women
Through our Vice President Claudia as a volunteer trainer, during 2023 we continued to provide support to this initiative in partnership with MORE Latin America, ADOPEM & GSL Network. 105 Latin American students completed this year´s international, online course with full grants.
Through our Vice President Claudia as a volunteer trainer, during 2023 we continued to provide support to this initiative in partnership with MORE Latin America, ADOPEM & GSL Network. 105 Latin American students completed this year´s international, online course with full grants.
Protecting the Environment & Local Communities in Santa Cruz
Annual forest fires, mainly caused by human action, sadly continue to be a serious problem not only for valuable, biodiverse areas but also for rural communities in Santa Cruz department.
With continued support from J.D. Tate Foundation, we helped the Quebracho Association of Volunteer Forest Firefighters (ABFQ) to prevent & attend forest fires, working with local communities & organizations.
Annual forest fires, mainly caused by human action, sadly continue to be a serious problem not only for valuable, biodiverse areas but also for rural communities in Santa Cruz department.
With continued support from J.D. Tate Foundation, we helped the Quebracho Association of Volunteer Forest Firefighters (ABFQ) to prevent & attend forest fires, working with local communities & organizations.
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2022
Education support for disadvantaged children & teenagers:
In 2022 we continue to provide education support & 2 technical study grants for 25 children & 2 teenagers of Francisca Casci Children´s Home. We also started a new project that provides technical & social skills training for over 35 teenage girls at Casa Main Home in Santa Cruz, that we hope to continue in 2023 & for which we are seeking ongoing funding. This is currently supported by funding from J.D.Tate Foundation, IMF Giving Together & individual donations, to whom we are very grateful!
In 2022 we continue to provide education support & 2 technical study grants for 25 children & 2 teenagers of Francisca Casci Children´s Home. We also started a new project that provides technical & social skills training for over 35 teenage girls at Casa Main Home in Santa Cruz, that we hope to continue in 2023 & for which we are seeking ongoing funding. This is currently supported by funding from J.D.Tate Foundation, IMF Giving Together & individual donations, to whom we are very grateful!
Leadership diploma & Internship for young Latin American women:
This initiative continues in 2022, with an internship & live course attendance in Dominican Republic for 1 of our previous Bolivian graduates.
Also 4 new Bolivian students participated in this year´s international, online course where our Vice President Claudia provided training and BFSD partnered with ADOPEM, GSL Network & MORE Latin America.
Since 2020, 13 Bolivian students have benefitted from this unique opportunity!
This initiative continues in 2022, with an internship & live course attendance in Dominican Republic for 1 of our previous Bolivian graduates.
Also 4 new Bolivian students participated in this year´s international, online course where our Vice President Claudia provided training and BFSD partnered with ADOPEM, GSL Network & MORE Latin America.
Since 2020, 13 Bolivian students have benefitted from this unique opportunity!
Support to volunteer firefighters in Santa Cruz
The forest fire truck, or “Guardian of the Forest”, purchased last year by the Quebracho Association of Volunteer Firefighters (ABFQ), still needs more support to finish equipping it for operation before the next forest fire season starts. So, with continued support from J.D.Tate Foundation & others, we & ABFQ are working against the clock to make this happen.
The forest fire truck, or “Guardian of the Forest”, purchased last year by the Quebracho Association of Volunteer Firefighters (ABFQ), still needs more support to finish equipping it for operation before the next forest fire season starts. So, with continued support from J.D.Tate Foundation & others, we & ABFQ are working against the clock to make this happen.
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2021
Support to volunteer firefighters in Puerto Quijarro, Pantanal region:
Thanks to renewed support from J.D.Tate Foundation and through our partner Fundesoc, we were able to help provide vital training & equipment for the local volunteer firefighters group Saviors Pantaneros in Puerto Quijarro, at the eastern border of Santa Cruz department with Brazil, more than 9 hours from Santa Cruz city. The Quebracho Association of Volunteer Firefighters provided specialized training. La Vida Foundation also provided financial support.
Thanks to renewed support from J.D.Tate Foundation and through our partner Fundesoc, we were able to help provide vital training & equipment for the local volunteer firefighters group Saviors Pantaneros in Puerto Quijarro, at the eastern border of Santa Cruz department with Brazil, more than 9 hours from Santa Cruz city. The Quebracho Association of Volunteer Firefighters provided specialized training. La Vida Foundation also provided financial support.
Leadership diploma for young Latin American women:
This initiative continued in 2021, giving 6 Bolivian students the chance to participate in this unique online course, along with fellow Latin American young women from 4 countries. Through our Vice President & trainer Claudia, BFSD partnered with ADOPEM, GSL Network & MORE Latin America.
This initiative continued in 2021, giving 6 Bolivian students the chance to participate in this unique online course, along with fellow Latin American young women from 4 countries. Through our Vice President & trainer Claudia, BFSD partnered with ADOPEM, GSL Network & MORE Latin America.
Education support in times of Covid-19:
in 2021 through our partner FUNDESOC & with support from several friends, we started a new initiative with Francisca Casci Children´s Home in Santa Cruz, providing support with technical study grants for 2 adolescents in gastronomy and hairdressing and support for 25 children with basic computer equipment and training in its use for online schooling, along with training sessions in safe use of internet, life projects and prevention of social risks. We still need support to buy more tablets!
in 2021 through our partner FUNDESOC & with support from several friends, we started a new initiative with Francisca Casci Children´s Home in Santa Cruz, providing support with technical study grants for 2 adolescents in gastronomy and hairdressing and support for 25 children with basic computer equipment and training in its use for online schooling, along with training sessions in safe use of internet, life projects and prevention of social risks. We still need support to buy more tablets!
Support to volunteer firefighters in Santa Cruz:
we signed an agreement to work with the Quebracho Association of Volunteer Firefighters, initially contributing to the purchase of a specialized fire truck for combatting forest fires, the first of its kind in Bolivia!
we signed an agreement to work with the Quebracho Association of Volunteer Firefighters, initially contributing to the purchase of a specialized fire truck for combatting forest fires, the first of its kind in Bolivia!
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2020
Leadership diploma for young Latin American women:
We provided 7 young Bolivian students with the opportunity to participate in this online course, given in partnership with 3 other international organizations: MORE, ADOPEM & GSL Network. Our Vice President Claudia was one of the expert trainers. This initiative continues in 2021.
We provided 7 young Bolivian students with the opportunity to participate in this online course, given in partnership with 3 other international organizations: MORE, ADOPEM & GSL Network. Our Vice President Claudia was one of the expert trainers. This initiative continues in 2021.
Cultural and Natural Heritage Exchange Program between Bolivia and USA:
in partnership with FUNDESOC (Santa Cruz, Bolivia) & Temple University (Pennsylvania), BFSD actively contributed to this novel program, through virtual training & exchange workshops with Bolivian & American experts & universities that improved the skills of 20 small tour operators & community guides (members of “Tours Online Bolivia”) to market their online tours of exceptional, cultural & natural, tourist attractions in Bolivia. Funded by the US Embassy in La Paz, this project continued in 2021.
in partnership with FUNDESOC (Santa Cruz, Bolivia) & Temple University (Pennsylvania), BFSD actively contributed to this novel program, through virtual training & exchange workshops with Bolivian & American experts & universities that improved the skills of 20 small tour operators & community guides (members of “Tours Online Bolivia”) to market their online tours of exceptional, cultural & natural, tourist attractions in Bolivia. Funded by the US Embassy in La Paz, this project continued in 2021.
Support for Covid-19 emergency in Trinidad – Bolivia:
through our fundraising campaign “Help Doctors Save Lives”, BFSD delivered much-needed biosecurity supplies for medical staff working in hospitals in Trinidad during their worst moments, through our partner FUNDESOC and the Medical College of Trinidad, Bolivia.
through our fundraising campaign “Help Doctors Save Lives”, BFSD delivered much-needed biosecurity supplies for medical staff working in hospitals in Trinidad during their worst moments, through our partner FUNDESOC and the Medical College of Trinidad, Bolivia.
