Specific CDP Interventions:

Personal visits: FHI/Bolivia staff schedule two visits a year to the home of each sponsored child. While staff is able to interact with the child and his/her family on a regular basis in the schools, churches, and at community events, a home visit gives opportunity for undivided attention.

Educational Assistance: FHI/Bolivia seeks to provide opportunity and resources for each sponsored child to be able to progress in their education. The CDP works with community leaders and local governments to provide funding for more teachers and course levels in communities where complete schooling is not yet available. It also works to open and/or build up local libraries and provide tutoring. Through the CDP, children in target communities receive school supplies each year for a minimal cost. In areas of extreme malnutrition, school breakfast/lunch programs have been implemented.

Medical Check-Ups: Each sponsored child receives a medical check-up once a year with appropriate follow-up for children with special health needs.

Child Coalitions: The CDP sees each child in a community as an agent of change and future leader who will one day have the power to effect the direction of their nation. Child Coalitions are organizations of children whose fundamental aim is to provide members with the education and resources to become visionary servant-leaders.

‘Children’s Day’ and Christmas Parties: These social events provide opportunities to encourage children and involve parents, teachers, and leaders in the achievements of their children.

Extra-Curricular Activities: Depending on the community, FHI/Bolivia offers a number of extra-curricular activities for sponsored children including camps, youth groups, and ‘safe zones’ where kids can spend time after school and play games, read, or do homework.