Bolivia
Bolivia is one of the poorest countries in Latin America and has one of the highest income inequalities in the world. Almost half of all Bolivian citizens live below the poverty line.
Only a holistic, community-based approach can upend years of generational poverty. Bright Hope aligns our allies with local, in-country church partners to care for basic as well as spiritual needs in impoverished communities. Through a variety of programs that focus on medical care, care for vulnerable children, education, microenterprise, church resourcing and leadership development, communities in Bolivia are moving out of poverty and towards self-sustainability.
In Bolivia, Bright Hope and our Allies are currently supporting:
168
Churches
165
Pastors supported
58
Received job training
33
Jobs created
85
Microfinance recipients
665
School scholarships
33,353
Received medical care
60,984
Meals served
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With a history of political unrest, Bolivia has experienced around 200 coups and countercoups, making it difficult to maintain economic and social stability. Poverty is extremely prevalent in urban areas in Bolivia where there is little access to education and economic opportunities.
45%
of the population lives below the poverty line.
80%
of employment is informal. Typical jobs include washing windows, shining shoes and selling items in the local market.
1 in 4
children will not complete high school.
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