Get Involved

Proyecto Horizonte is a privately funded organization, which started in 2004. The progress we have seen so far is impressive but we do realize that this is just the start. Our ultimate goal is for self-management of funding by the community of Ushpa-Ushpa. This is a goal we cannot accomplish without your support.

• While we receive some support from the local government, the majority of our costs are covered through private donations.
• Proyecto Horizonte has no administration expenses outside Bolivia. Of all the donations we receive, 100% of this is given directly back to the project. Our work outside of Bolivia is done through a dedicated group of volunteers.
• Our ‘cost per child’ is very low. We spend approximately US$15 per child per month. This includes education, the food program for the day care centre, as well as other services.
• Over the years, parents have increased their contributions as well. The village now contributes to about 15% of the expenses, from the initial 5% in previous years. Nevertheless, we ensure no child is left behind, no matter if parents are able to pay or not.

Financial support is crucial to us meeting our objectives, and we’re always seeking donations. Equally important are volunteers based in Bolivia and abroad, working with us on a daily basis or helping spread the word and raise funds through organized campaigns.

Being a small and personally managed project allows us to individualize support efforts. As an example, we can nominate an item in school or a week in the classroom to a donor. The options, ideas and concepts are limitless.

We reach out to you in the belief that the bigger our circle of friends, the more we can achieve together. Please join our Facebook fan page or chat to the kids over the blog. With just a few clicks and you can help us spread the word.

Within this section we have included a few sponsor and volunteer ideas, however if you do have any other way you could help, please do let us know.

Please think of us! The children of Proyecto Horizonte need your help – everyday!

Thank you for being a believer, and helping to change lives.

Carnival is for everyone

Claudina is showing the children in her kindergarten class how they can get involved in Carnival.