NEWS FROM SOROJCHI

The Sorojchi zone consists of ten communities spread along the banks of the Tomoyo River. FHI entered the zones nearly ten years ago with health, agriculture, and natural resource programs in response to high levels of poverty and malnutrition. The community makes a living predominantly through subsistance farming. Since 1995, the zone has seen income levels increase by more than double with the introduction of an irrigation system that reaches over 400 families.

There is currently no electricity available in the zone, but plans are underway for it to be installed by the end of 2006. Plans are also underway for potable water systems. A complete high school serves all communities within walking distance of the community of Tomoyo.

Sorojchi is a two hour drive from the city of Sucre. The following programs currently work in the zone: Income Generation, Natural Resources, and Health, Water & Sanitation.

More information on this zone will be available soon. Visit us again for the updates.

SITE LINKS

MEET THE STAFF
Meet the people making it possible for your support to directly impact your child. (Currently under construction.)

THE TOMOYO IRRIGATION PROJECT
In 1996, USAID and FHI/Bolivia partnered in a project that would bring a year-round supply of irrigation water to more than 408 families. Read more here.

PHOTO ALBUM
Check out some images from the community.