Myles McCormick reports for The Guardian: Bolivia women’s rights groups hope revised law is step toward legal abortion Procedure is currently illegal save for cases of rape, incest and health crises, a policy that activists say has encouraged dangerous clandestine abortions. Women’s rights groups in Bolivia hope that an overhaul of the country’s penal code…
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Shocking! Climate, Economy, Family: Migration in the Bolivian Andes while Bolivian government does nothing about these!
William Julian reports for the GlacierHub: Climate, Economy, Family: Migration in the Bolivian Andes High in the Bolivian Andes, the pace of glacial retreat is accelerating, which may significantly decrease the amount of glacial meltwater available to streams and aquifers critical to farming communities in the region’s river basins. In addition to the long-term threat posed…
While Bolivian gov misuses money with boondoggles, there are clear health unresolved needs and aid comes along!
Rachael Espaillat reports for Your4State: Local dentist goes to Bolivia to provide dental care For some patients it was their first time seeing a dentist Hagerstown, MD – A local dentist traveled nearly 4 thousand miles to give quality dental care to those in need. Dentist Reza Keshmiri, a dentist at Kool Smiles in Hagerstown,…
What locals call the ‘gates of hell’: inside the infamous mines of Potosi
Matt Castell reports for news.com.au: What locals call the ‘gates of hell’: inside the infamous mines of Potosi IT’S pitch black, I have a pocket full of explosives and I’m thirsty. Caleb has the water so my only option is a plastic bottle of pure grain alcohol. “Caleb?” I splutter, a quiver of nervousness in…
Solar Tents Improve Nutrition in Highlands Villages in Bolivia
Franz Chavez writes for The Wire: Solar Tents Improve Nutrition in Highlands Villages in Bolivia The use of this alternate energy has made it possible for a larger, healthier variety of fruits and vegetables to be grown, and has proven to be an opportunity to empower women. Phuyuwasi, Bolivia: In this remote highlands valley community in central Bolivia,…
A mountainous adventure: Local residents share tales from trip to Bolivia
Melany Cox reports for Temple Daily Telegram: A mountainous adventure: Local residents share tales from trip to Bolivia What started as a dream for several staff members of the Ralph Wilson Youth Club led them to the mountains of Bolivia. They quickly discovered just how much adversity must be faced when dreams become reality. “The…
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