Who We Are
The Bolivian Children Foundation (BCF) is a Canadian registered charity founded in 2012 to support vulnerable children and youth in Cochabamba, Bolivia. We work in close partnership with Fundación Niños con Valor (FNCV), a Bolivian non-profit that provides loving, long-term residential care, education, and life skills to children who have experienced trauma, neglect, or abandonment. Through this partnership, we help ensure these children receive the resources and support they need to grow into confident, capable young adults.
Who We Support
The children in our care have faced significant challenges, including trauma, neglect, abuse, abandonment, or loss of their parents. Referred to us by child services, they find a stable, nurturing environment where they can heal, grow, and rebuild their futures.
We are one of the few organizations in Bolivia dedicated to welcoming children with complex health needs and disabilities. With over 50% of the children in our care living with these challenges, we ensure they receive the specialized support, resources, and opportunities essential for their growth and well-being.
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to provide safe, family-style homes for Bolivian children, nurturing their growth through individualized care, quality education, medical support, emotional healing, and spiritual development.
We are inspired by the belief that each child is a unique creation of God—deeply loved and inherently valuable. Through our work, we aim to reflect God’s love by showing every child that they are cherished and valued just as they are.
By working closely with each child and, when possible, their families, we strive to break cycles of poverty and trauma. Our vision is a brighter future where children and youth grow into confident, empowered individuals who can embrace hope, healing, and opportunity.
The Need for Child Protection and Support
Children in Bolivia face severe challenges, with many exposed to neglect, abuse, and exploitation.
These traumatic experiences have a lasting impact on children’s physical, emotional, and social well-being. Without immediate intervention, cycles of violence and neglect can persist, affecting not only individual lives but entire communities for generations.
For families living in poverty, even with the best intentions, providing necessities such as food, education, and medical care can be an impossible task. This often leaves them with no other choice but to seek alternative care, such as residential homes, to ensure their children’s safety and well-being.