Ongoing action for Bolivia

By Simon Treacy

On returning from my first experience as a Salesian volunteer in Bolivia I was keen to continue my
involvement, not only with the Salesians but also with the project itself.

In coordination with BOVA and Fr Bob, I began fundraising for a new development at the town where
I had volunteered. The aim was to raise a total of US$8000 to build a small house for future
volunteers to work at the same project in Bolivia.

After three months of fundraising, and thanks largely to the incredible generosity of local Salesians
parishes and Salesian school, we have nearly achieved our target. Following on from this development, there are plans to establish the long-term connection between the Salesians in the UK and the project in Bolivia by setting up a charitable trust.

Personally, I feel this ongoing action is a very important way to recognise the good work that I
witnessed being done at the project. The trust will support the young people at the project and also
be an opportunity for future volunteers to maintain their links with their volunteer experience in
Bolivia.