Bolivia

Bolivia

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Bolivia is the most isolated and poorest country in South America. Indigenous groups, mainly Quechuas and Aymaras, make up 62 percent of Bolivia's population. In Bolivia, The Hunger Project works in partnership with Fundación Acción Cultural Loyola (ACLO) to empower indigenous communities to be active participants within Bolivian society.

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Bolivia News

A Quechua Woman Leading by Inspiration and Clear Vision

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Lola Bellido's rise as a community leader began with developing her own core self-esteem. Now, she helps other women cultivate their own leadership.

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Bolivia: Increasing Indigenous Leadership, Government Ties and Media Outreach

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ACLO has focused its efforts on training rural villagers and indigenous people in leadership, public advocacy and education, with special training courses for women. Ties with government have been strengthened in order to continue to build and promote training programs.

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Bolivia Ratifies New Constitution

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Rafael García Mora, SJ, Director General of ACLO, The Hunger Project's partner in Bolivia, says "The challenge will be for Bolivian women and men to make this new constitution not just a beautiful set of statements, but a foundation for building a future of justice, harmony, and progress."

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