Christian co-founded Proyecto Horizonte and represents it internationally. As President of the NGO, he is involved in the most important decisions. He is also responsible for sourcing international funding and creating future plans for the project.
christian.ruehmer(at)proyectohorizonte.org
Katia was a volunteer onsite in 2014 and has returned in 2015 as a marketing coordinator ensuring effective and timely communication with our supporters. She also coordinates volunteer activities of Proyecto Horizonte, placing the volunteers in the particular task of the organisation that fits their interests and abilities with our needs.
Eliza is the local head of operations (CEO) of Proyecto Horizonte. She is responsible for the day-to-day management and representation of Proyecto Horizonte in Bolivia. Eliza has worked in various capacities with Proyecto Horizonte since 2010 including Director of the Community Development Area and volunteer coordinator.
Johan has worked with Proyecto Horizonte since 2011 and is responsible for identification, prioritization and analysis of needs and problems present within our community with the objective of designing programs that will provide solutions. He is in charge of measuring the impact of the implemented
programs and has also dedicated himself to the economic development sector assisting our local women’s group Tantakuna in selling their handicrafts.
Mabel is responsible for the student scholarships for the day-care centre, night school and tertiary education. She also works as an advisor to the day-care centre ensuring that the education and nutrition programs are being implemented. Mabel worked as the principal of the day-care centre from 2006 to 2015 and changed roles when the day-care centre became independent in 2015
Head Physician of the Health CenterAlvaro has headed up the Health Centre since January 2005. He is responsible for the operations and administration of the health centre and also works as a Doctor giving general consultations and pre-natal controls
PhysicianDr. Geyberth is a doctor working at our health care center attending to general medical needs of our community and also provides training through our public health program.
DentistShirley is a dentist working at our health center treating over 20 patients a day and
promoting optimal oral health.
DentistCarlos is a dentist working at our health center treating over 20 patients a day and promoting optimal oral health
NurseAlvina is a nurse at our health care center. She runs the serious illness programs and she is also greatly involved in our public health programs which aim to provide accurate information to our community promoting responsible behaviour and informed decision-making
Nursing AssistantDaniya is a nursing assistant who helps with all the nursing work as well as working in the pharmacy and admisions
Social WorkerElvia is a social worker who works with children and parents to help them resolve family problems that are having a negative impact on their or their children’s lives through looking for government authorities, hospitals and centres that can assist and providing counselling and support through the process.
Clinical PsychologistGaby is a clinical psychologist who is responsible for providing counselling and therapy children and youth in vulnerable situations.
Educational PsychologistMaria is an educational psychologist who works with children who fall behind in their development and learning.
Clinical PsychologistLibertad runs the Personal Development and Skills Training program. She teaches a school subject to secondary school students and runs the parents school and workshops in schools and the community.
EducatorMaria Teresa runs the school tutoring program established at one of the schools we support where she works with children with learning difficulties or children that fell behind in one or more school subjects helping them catch up.