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
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
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
Bolivian video series project for professional development and education in autism
The Bolivian video presentation series aims to provide informational support for family members and professionals who care for and serve individuals with autism. The Autism Project began as an outreach project
Burn Prevention Project
This past year, the Burn Prevention Project in Bolivia was chosen to receive Delmar Funds. The funds were used for fire safety and burn prevention workshops for children in surrounding
Sustainable Eco-Communities: What if the Present looked at the Past to build the Future?
La Paz, Bolivia Partners of the Americas chapter environmental chair Ursula Bustillos-Daza was able to give a talk to the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment about creating sustainable eco-communities
Leapfrogging to a Green Building Code in Bolivia
A group of Master’s students at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment will be working with Partners of the Americas on a project titled Leapfrogging to a Green Building