Mauricio Ramirez has been a long-time member of the North Carolina and Cochabamba, Bolivia Partners of the Americas. He operated Study Abroad programs for 18 years with the Foundation for
Mauricio Ramirez Visit to North Carolina
Why Bolivia is the Next Food Hotspot
By Mary Holland 23 October 2019 When the plate arrived, I wasn’t thrilled about its contents. On it was a deep-fried, puffed-up tortilla with a tiny, bright-red crab resting on
More than 2 million animals perish in Bolivia wildfires
Cattle are seen in Santa Teresita, Charagua, Bolivia, September 24, 2019. David Mercado, Reuters Agence France-Presse Posted at Sep 26 2019 07:42 AM LA PAZ, Bolivia – More than two
Bolivia’s forest fires and the rise of beef exports
The livestock sector is responsible for 60% of deforestation in Bolivia, in the very region where slash and burn practices are causing fires to rage Miriam Telma Jemio September
Building Capacity in Bolivia to Serve Persons with the Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD/TEA)
For years we have spoken to many Bolivians about the lack of services and resources for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Bolivia. Thanks to the collaboration of the
Tensions Roil Bolivia as Electoral Court Says Morales Can Run Again
The TSE Ruling To the surprise of virtually no one, on December 4 Bolivia’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) agreed to place President Evo Morales on the ballot for the 2019
Biblioteca Thurchapitas and the “Dangerous Women“
It all began with 400 books being donated to NC Partners of the Americas from the Appalachian State University’s library department. 400 children’s books in Spanish. What was Partners of
Carlos Guaman : Prosthetist and Orthotist
Carlos Guaman works in Orthotics and Prosthetics at CERECO and was especially interested in training for prosthetics for teenagers and children in the United States. Having a prosthetic can make
Teachers in Residence Trips to Bolivia
From July 15– August 12, Lisa Uribe visited Cochabamba, Bolivia as part of NC POA’s annual teacher in residence program. She is an adult ESL teacher trainer at Wake Technical
NC Partners of the Americas Travel Exchanges this Summer
NC POA president Janis Holden-Toruno receiving certificate for her Learning Disabilities and Second Language acquisition presentation. More teachers in residence were sent to Bolivia this summer than any other time