Andorran Cooperand Opens Support Center for Vulnerable Families in Bolivia

Andorran organization Cooperand opens new support center for vulnerable families in Bolivia

Cooperand amb Llatinoamèrica has launched Mi rincón favorito, a new center in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, designed to provide comprehensive care for children and families facing social vulnerability.

The opening took place on Saturday with more than 100 local families, institutional representatives, collaborators, volunteers, and community members in attendance. Activities included a religious celebration with a blessing of the facilities, a communal breakfast, group recreational events, and gift distributions to participants.

The center offers a safe and welcoming space for educational support, nutritional assistance, family counseling, and community programs. Services are delivered confidentially by a team of professionals focused on child rights, overall well-being, and improving living standards for families and the wider area.

This project received crucial backing from Andorra's government and private donors, reflecting their commitment to international cooperation efforts.

The initiative builds on Cooperand's ongoing work in Bolivia, including a recent €9,000 subsidy from Andorra's government for technical and professional training at the Hogar Casa Main shelter in Santa Cruz. That program targets 108 highly vulnerable girls—many survivors of abandonment, domestic violence, or sexual abuse—equipping them with job skills before they must leave the shelter at age 18. The funding aligns with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' 2026 Master Plan for Sustainable International Development Cooperation.