Life Changing Adventure in Bolivia – An Introduction to Fundación Aventura

Amidst poverty and a generation of abandoned youth in Bolivia, a beautiful, adventurous and inspiring thing is happening.

Bolivia, like all South American countries and cultures, has a rich history and wonders in abundance. Yet among the eight largest (by population) countries in South America, Bolivia is the most impoverished. If you’re interested in the data, read the Ethos Poverty Index published by the Ethos Fundacion.

Here’s a snippet: In Latin America, $60 per month is the minimum amount needed to purchase adequate food for an average family. Thirty-eight percent of Bolivians earn less than that, compared to 22% of Colombians and 14% of Ecuadorians. “At the other extreme is Chile, where only 2.5% of households do not have sufficient income for adequate nutrition.”

45.6% of Bolivian children die before their first birthday.
Ethos Fundacion

Our story takes place in a city called Cochabamba, the fourth largest in Bolivia. Of the country’s 16,000 orphans, 3,000 live in group homes and on the streets of Cochabamba. Of these, we will introduce you to Juan, Carlos, and Daniel.

These boys represent both a generation of abandoned youth AND the healing and empowerment made possible through relationship and adventure.

Fundación Aventura is creatively meeting real needs of belonging, healing, and opportunity. What might seem like a standard summer camp experience is a life-changing, soul-building achievement for young boys defying the odds. One boy, one trek at a time.

It may all seem like a drop in the bucket, but it’s a beginning — and one that holds a lot of promise.