It is estimated that in Bolivia nearly 7% of young people that are looking for a job are unemployed (1), and more than two-thirds of those who are employed work in the informal sector (2), likely exposed to undignified forms of employment. Despite this reality, thousands of adolescents and youth dream for a better future; […]
Collaboration by: Francesco Bucci, Executive Director, Tukuy Pacha Association The educational inclusion of children and adolescents with disabilities remains a challenge in Bolivia. Despite regulatory advances, barriers persist that limit the access and permanence of children and adolescents with disabilities in the regular education system. The International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities […]
Collaboration by: Cecilia Lazarte, Executive Director of the Bolivian Campaign for the Right to Education (CBDE) Last year, in November, the Bolivian Campaign for the Right to Education (CBDE) presented the results of the study «The Situation of Education in Bolivia. A Contribution from Civil Society in Education,» which provides an overview about the education […]
The Vice Ministry of Alternative Education and Save the Children developed a methodological guide for the promotion of alternative education by Autonomous Territorial Entities, in order to strengthen vocational training processes in their territories and thus provide opportunities for adolescents and youth to achieve their dreams through basic or intermediate technical education. The guide is […]
Save the Children in Bolivia successfully implemented the Vroom tool, consolidating its impact in early childhood through innovative and easily applicable strategies. Vroom, developed by the Bezos Family Foundation, provides practical and brief tips for mothers, fathers, and caregivers to turn everyday moments into opportunities to stimulate the comprehensive development of children under five years […]
Due to adverse climatic phenomena such as droughts, floods, landslides, and forest fires, Bolivia faces various emergencies that affect the continuity of education for girls, boys, and adolescents. For Save the Children, reducing disaster risk and ensuring education to Bolivian children in emergency situations is fundamental. We are currently co-leader of the Global Education Cluster […]
Save the Children, through the Sponsorship Program, promoted the «My Community Reads» strategy, creating 43 Community Reading Clubs in 38 communities and 5 municipal libraries in the city of Cochabamba. These spaces are designed to foster a love for reading and strengthen the social and reading skills of girls and boys aged between 6 and […]
Education is fundamental for the development of children and adolescents. At Save the Children, we firmly believe that qualitative, inclusive, and equitable education is key to ensure that every girl, boy, and adolescent has the opportunity to reach their full potential and build a dignified future. As part of our commitment to the Sustainable Development […]
La educación es fundamental para el desarrollo de niñas, niños y adolescentes. En Save the Children, creemos firmemente que una educación de calidad, inclusiva y equitativa es clave para garantizar que cada niña, niño y adolescente tenga la oportunidad de desarrollar su máximo potencial y construir un futuro digno. En el marco de nuestro compromiso […]
Save the Children, a través del Programa de Patrocinio, ha impulsado la estrategia «Mi Comunidad Lee”, creando 43 Clubes de Lectura Comunitaria en 38 comunidades y 5 bibliotecas municipales de la ciudad de Cochabamba. Estos espacios están diseñados para promover el gusto por la lectura y fortalecer las habilidades sociales y lectoras de niñas y […]
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