
Latin America/Caribbean Endowments
Bolivia Endowments
MARYETTA CLANCEY TURNER BOLIVIAN ENDOWMENT
Established in 2003 with a gift by Pennye L. Nixon-West of Port Orchard, Washington in memory of her daughter "Etta" who died in Bolivia while visiting as an exchange student.
Heifer International has had a long and productive history in Bolivia since its inception on May 13, 1957 with the arrival of rabbits to the Bolivian Highlands, through The Methodist Evangelical Church.
Since that time, it is possible to witness the growth and gradual development of this project and its activities focusing on various defined stages. Heifer Bolivia projects include: dairy cows, llamas, alpacas, hair sheep and guinea pig projects, especially with agro-forestry farming practices as an important component.
The World Factbook says Bolivia has long been "…one of the poorest and least developed Latin American countries" and it will "remain highly dependent on foreign aid unless and until it can develop its substantial natural resources." Other issues facing the country are drug trafficking and frequent civil unrest.
To bring hope to the people of Bolivia, please give today.
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