NPH Bolivia: Supporting Children & Families

Country Facts
NPH Bolivia at a Glance

Country Facts

Understanding Bolivia’s geographic and social landscape helps explain the challenges children and families face and the need for long-term, community-based support.

Area

424,164 square miles – approximately the size of California and Texas combined

Population

12,311,974 (2024 est.)

Languages

Spanish, Quechua, Aymara

Issues

Ranks at or near the bottom among Latin American countries in several areas of health and development, including poverty, education, fertility, malnutrition, mortality, and life expectancy; soil erosion; loss of biodiversity; industrial pollution of water supplies.

NPH Bolivia at a Glance

NPH Bolivia has supported children and families for decades through family-style care, education, healthcare, and community-based programs rooted in long-term stability and opportunity.

Opened

April 17, 2005

Location

Casa Padre William B. Wasson is located in the lowlands 50 miles north of Santa Cruz in San Ignacio de Sara where the weather is hot, humid and rainy.

NPH Operates

Family-style home, medical clinic, farm. Community Programs include parenting workshops, seed capital initiatives, neighborhood projects, and family reintegration.

2024 Impact in Bolivia

These 2024 outcomes reflect the impact of NPH programs in Bolivia.

Children and adults supported

Local people employed

K – University graduates

Ivan Parra sits down with Marilin Ribera at her house to talk about the residential care program and what youth transition into the community looks like for older NPH children.

The staff at NPH Bolivia are instrumental in creating a safe and healthy environment for the children who come through their doors and building community for the families the impact beyond the NPH property.

Your support helps children thrive.

Donor support makes it possible for NPH to provide long-term care, education, healthcare, and family programs for children and families in need.

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Program Highlights in Bolivia

Residential Care – In 2024, we transitioned to a family-based care model, creating a home-like environment that fosters stronger caregiver-child bonds. We integrated children into the community through education and recreational activities, reinforcing their social connections. By upholding children’s rights, we ensured access to quality education, participation in decisions, and a safe environment for growth.
Family Reintegration – Through personalized plans, we strengthened family bonds, improved economic stability, and enhanced housing conditions. Parental skill workshops, recognized by local authorities, empowered families to create safer homes. Seed capital initiatives enabled economic growth, ensuring long-term stability.
Youth Empowerment – This program supported young adults transitioning from residential care to independent living. We focused on job placement and rebuilding social networks, equipping them with the tools needed for self-sufficiency.
Farm – A variety of vegetables are grown in gardens at the children’s houses. These gardens give the children a chance to acquire new skills in the field as well as learn the values of responsibility and patience. Food grown in the children’s gardens is used for meals, thus supplementing the home’s budget.

Bolivian law prohibits us from using photos that show the faces of minors.