Fundación Hombres Nuevos

Development work in Bolivia

Fundación Hombres Nuevos is a nonprofit that has worked in Bolivia since 1999 with local partner organizations to address the structural causes of poverty and promote sustainable development and social advancement for disadvantaged people, towns, and communities. Its work includes international development, humanitarian and emergency aid, and public awareness and development education.

Areas of work

• Social advancement, microbusinesses, and affordable housing
• Health
• Education
• Culture, social programs, and sports
• Religious activities

Selected projects

Current projects include expanding access to technical and higher education for vulnerable young people in peri-urban areas of Santa Cruz de la Sierra; improving living conditions, educational resources, and housing at the Hombres Nuevos shelter in Montero, Santa Cruz; and strengthening food security for low-income families through improved agricultural productivity and food sovereignty in rural communities of Caraparí municipality, in a second phase.

The foundation has also supported construction of a chapel in the community of Las Maras, Warnes province, and developed projects to make school environments safer and more inclusive, including work at Carlos Laborde Pulido School in Barrio John, Santa Cruz de la Sierra. It also works with universities in Granada and Alicante on international volunteer programs in Bolivia.

Recognition

The foundation received the 1998 Prince of Asturias Award for Concord.

Presence

The foundation has a central headquarters and branch offices, with a presence in Bolivia.