COCHABAMBA
FH Bolivia serves in Cochabamba, north of Potosi, where child malnutrition rates are high. We also serve locals and migrants from other places of the country in the outskirts of the city
INFORMATION ABOUT COCHABAMBA:
- Capital: Cochabamba
- Population: 1.9 million (Census 2012)
- Languages: Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara
- Cochabamba is known for its gastronomy. It is located in a fertile valley at 2,558 feet above sea level.
Our History in Cochabamba
FH Bolivia has been serving in the Cochabamba department since 1997. FH supported the development of Capinota’s municipality and exited after successfully working in 20 communities. In Tapacai, FH worked in 40 communities.
Current work:
Communities: 46
Sponsored children: 5230
C2C relationships: 3
Key challenges:
By 2022, FH Bolivia will graduate 19 communities from extreme poverty in the 8th district of Cochabamba and Torotoro municipality.
You can support our work by praying for the unhealthy water and sanitation conditions in the region.