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We were lucky to meet Moses, a little boy that will receive massive chest surgery on Tuesday, August 9th. Moses’ mother asked the World Vision bloggers to pray for her son – join us in the prayer we said for her. This surgery is sponsored by programs like World Vision child sponsorship. All photos ©2011…

They’re beautiful. They inspire us. Who are they? Celestine – Meet a woman who is a fierce example of what the love of a mother can do. When Celestine’s son was young, he wasn’t able to walk and play like a healthy little boy. Her community wasn’t exactly helpful either. Celestine remembers, “People used to come…

Bolivia can give a new meaning to the word community. The family structure is very important – and the bonds that people have together can be inspiring to lonely hearts everywhere. Luckily, a whole community can benefit from even one World Vision program that comes from child sponsorship. How does sponsoring one child affect the…

What do Bolivians hope for when it comes to their communities and families? Check out what ideas they’ve shared with me about the future! High-quality health care for their children Stop and reverse child malnutrition in their communities Higher wages for the products they produce That their special needs children are loved and treated well For Women’s…

Sadly, the children with special needs in Bolivia might be overlooked. There can be many reasons for this. The parents might work and be away from their children. Another possibility could be that they suffer from drug addiction. They might love their beautiful child but just not know how to care for their little one. Local…

Check out the moments we’ve captured in Bolivia – and be sure to check back for more photos of our journey! Photos copyright 2011 Amy Conner for World Vision.  

I have arrived in Bolivia. It’s cold. I’m freezing. And it’s awesome to be here. Our first day marked an incredible tour of the World Vision sites in the Cochabamba area, which lies in the vast mountains of Bolivia. We swiftly traveled to a school where many young children greeted us with shy smiles and…

World Vision has been active in Bolivia for a long time, but what has this Christian Organization been doing on the ground? Watch how World Vision workers are utilizing community resources to help Bolivians gain access to education, human rights awareness, and more. Be sure to learn how you can be a part of the movement!…

Soon I am going to travel to Bolivia to write on how international donors are making a difference in Bolivian communities. Some individuals (like myself) are inspired to travel far to help those in need. Others prefer to help those closer to their own communities or in their own country. It doesn’t always matter where a…

“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” -John Wooden   “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” -Chinese Proverb   “Past experience should be a guide post, not a hitching post.” -D. W. Williams   “Don’t measure a man’s success by how high he…
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