Category - gifts for bolivia

Aymara Indian Methodist bishop becomes a Bolivian ambassador

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:51:01 +0100

In an unusual diplomatic move, Methodist Bishop Eugenio Poma, an indigenous Aymara Indian from Bolivia, has become his country's ambassador to Denmark. Poma also used to work for the World Council of Churches.

Good news for Bolivia in struggle against child deaths

staff writers — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000

A Bolivian NGO backed by church and other development groups has almost totally eradicated death-in-childbirth and significantly diminished infant mortality in one of the poorest regions of the country.

Good news for Bolivia in struggle against child deaths

staff writers — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:41:21 +0000

Church partners welcome victory of radical leader in Bolivia

staff writers — Sat, 07 Jan 2006 12:00:00 +0000

The overwhelming victory of Evo Morales, the radical indigenous leader, in Bolivia's recent presidential election has been warmly welcomed by partners of Christian Aid, the UK-based international development agency supported by many of Britain's leading denominations.

Bolivia erupts against inequality and poverty

staff writers — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 12:00:00 +0100

A popular coalition built around indigenous Indians, power workers, peasants and civil movements - including trade unions and radical Catholics - has erupted against years of poverty and inequality in one of Latin America's poorest countries.