San Antonio Project, Bolivia

See the progress you helped make happen in your sponsored community

When the project started, domestic violence was a major concern. Academic standards were poor and diarrhoea and malnutrition were common amongst children.

Thanks to your support, your sponsored child and other children in the San Antonio community have improved access to education and healthcare and they are better protected from violence.

Together we've achieved so much

87 percent of students achieved maths and reading standards in 2015

This followed the creation of study support centres benefiting over 500 children.

  • Five schools received new teaching materials and equipment.
  • 575 parents learned about the importance of education.
  • 761 senior high school students completed business training to help them establish a reliable income source when they finish school.

45 Community Health Agents were trained to lead vaccination campaigns and health fairs.

These activities, conducted in collaboraiton with local health centres, have helped to reduce ill health amongst young children.

  • Over 1,500 children learned about the importance of good hygiene habits such as hand-washing.
  • 112 mothers participated in training workshops about child nutrition and how to prepare healthy meals. This has helped to reduce child malnutrition.
  • Three health centres received support to establish spaces for the early stimulation of children aged below five.

A Child and Family Protection Network was set up

804 children and adolescents, 723 parents and 11 community leaders learned about child rights, and the legal processes that protect them.

  • 269 families developed child protection practices after receiving guidance and support.
  • 102 adolescents were trained in public policy and advocacy and formed a network called “Youth Vision” to monitor public policies related to child wellbeing.
  • The project promoted the active participation of 256 children and youth in community decision-making forums including neighbourhood boards.

"I have seen how our children have benefited from projects such as school support, reading clubs, soccer schools, theatre courses and dance."

- Rolando, social worker