Río Calasamana Project

Calasamana is an isolated agricultural community with a moderate climate that is divided by a river. On one side of the river, there is a primary school. On the other side is a road to the nearby town of San Juan de Orcas, which has a health post and a secondary school. From there, transportation is available to the city of Sucre and the municipal seat of Poroma, which offer markets, work opportunities, and access to government services. The river flows heavily and floods frequently during the rainy season. During floods, children often miss class, harvests can spoil before they are sold, access to health care and government services is difficult, and work opportunities may be lost.

SPAN

68 meters

country

Bolivia

PROJECT

This impressive 68-meter span, built in cooperation with municipal representatives, and the beneficiary population, now provides safe and convenient passage for pedestrians, motorcycles, wheelbarrows, and even livestock.

This wouldn't have been possible without the invaluable support of our partners at JHL. Their dedicated volunteers played a crucial role in bringing this project to life.

IMPACT

This project is now providing the community of Calasamana with safe year-round access to education, health care, markets, employment, and government representation.

THE BRIDGE

MEET OUR PARTNERS!

Building bridges goes beyond steel and concrete – it's about connecting communities. We'd especially like to recognize the incredible volunteers from our partners at JHL. Their dedication and spirit were instrumental in making this bridge a reality.

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