Bolivia
More than
96,100
children served
More than
230
local partners
Serving since
1975
In Bolivia
Bolivia’s colourful history and breath-taking scenery make it a captivating destination. Despite an abundance of natural resources, Bolivia has the lowest per capita income of any country in South America. Families face many challenges including unemployment, malnutrition and a lack of clean water. Children are particularly at risk from violence in their homes, in schools and on the streets. But at the Compassion project, there is hope.
Pray for Bolivia
Pray with us for:
Sponsored children's caregivers who are currently unemployed.
God’s presence with vulnerable children waiting to find a sponsor.
Pray for the country amidst social and economic instability.
Did You Know?
There is a wide range of wildlife in Bolivia, including 1,415 species of birds, 5,000 described species of plants and lots of interesting animals, including jaguars, condors, caimans, sloths, piranhas and more!
Sponsor a child in Bolivia
Child sponsorship with Compassion is a unique opportunity to provide a child with food, clean water, shelter, clothing and medical care.
Official Country Name: Plurinational State of Bolivia
Capital City: La Paz, Sucre
Population: More than 11.6 million Official
Languages: Spanish
Life expectancy: Male 66 years, female 74 years
Population with access to safe drinking water: 86%
Infant mortality rate: 21 deaths / 1,000 live births
Percentage of children under the age of 5 underweight: 3.4%
Adult literacy rate: Male 97%, female 89%
Religion: Approximately 70% of the population are Roman Catholic, 14.5% are Protestant, 15% are of another/unspecified religion or none.
Percentage living on less than $1.90 a day: 3.2%
Source: World Bank and International Religious Freedom Report, released in 2021 by the Office of International Religious Freedom, U.S. Department of State
Prividing support in Bolivia
40% of children living in rural Bolivia, where Jose lives, are malnourished. The nine-year-old was always tired, had trouble focusing, and didn’t even feel like playing outside with his friends. A check-up at his local Compassion project revealed he was suffering from a lack of nutrients. In response, caring adults at the Compassion church partner ensured Jose received vitamins and a variety of healthy foods to help him grow big and strong! “I like the fruit, milk, yoghurt, cereal, and vegetables the Compassion project gives us,” he says. “After eating, I like to go out and play with my friends.”