The communities of the Apillapampa zone sit crouched against the hillsides of the mountains surrounding them. The winds that blow through take with them bits of the land leaving behind less and less each year. The cycle of erosion mirrors the cycle of migration. Crops often don't produce well and any other job is nearly non-existent. So the people pack their things and make the move to a place where they are able to earn enough to survive. Many leave family behind. Some send money back to offset the costs. Some simply leave to become as scattered as the eroding soil.

Many of the people migrate to the Chapare region well known for its volatility regarding politics and coca. The influence of this is evident in the communities. Political party colors are emblazoned on the sides of homes and on rocks along the road. Political activism plays a large part in community life.

The CDP program of FHI Bolivia has been working in Apillapampa since 1999. It is an excellent example of the Adopt A Community program within FHI. Southland Christian Church of Kentucky sends a team down each year to visit sponsored children and to help the community with special projects. Apillapampa currently is the largest CDP zone in Bolivia.

VISIT YOUR CHILD'S COMMUNITY
Click here to locate your child's community on the map and click to see pictures and find out activities planned for your child.
INFORMATION PAGE
Click here to read more specifics about life in the communities of the Apillapampa zone.
MEET THE STAFF
Meet the people making it possible for your support to directly impact your child. (Currently under construction.)
SOUTHLAND TEAMS
Southland church has sent down yearly teams which have had a huge impact on the communities of Apillapampa. Visit the teams page for some photos of the teams.
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