This past July, we once again gathered with our faithful Bolivian medical team to bring God's love into action. Our journey began in the southwest of Bolivia, near the Paraguayan border, where we reached villages of the Guaraní people. These communities live many hours away from any basic medical help. Every act of care truly means the world to them.
Into the Chiquitanía
From there, we traveled deep into the Chiquitanía rainforest near Brazil, returning to remote villages like Gavetita, more than eight hours from any clinic. For many years we have walked alongside these communities, and time and again we have seen how the light of God's love breaks through like a warm flame that touches hearts.
Up the riverbed
Then we went upstream through the rocky riverbed, on the way to Poco-Poco, with our 28-year-old Land Cruiser. In the Andes we finally reached the place we couldn't access during our last mission, because floods and landslides had destroyed the road. This time, after a daring journey through rocky riverbeds, the Lord opened a way.
The roads disappear where the mission begins.
Our work continued in Yampaparí, where doctors, dentists, pastoral workers and creative volunteers served side by side. Every smile, every handshake and every touched life testified of the quiet power of His love. Our Bolivian team itself continues to grow in faith, dedication and courage, reaching places where almost no one else goes. The task is heavy, but the joy of serving is even greater.
The country
Bolivia is facing its worst economic crisis in 40 years. Shortages of food, fuel and dollars have caused chaos and inflation of 25%. The recent election of centrist Rodrigo Paz brings a spark of hope for change. Yet the remote villages remain vulnerable, and whether true change will reach them is still uncertain.
What we are saving for
Our operational fund remains a constant prayer need. We are grateful to already receive several hundred dollars of the extra $2,000 needed monthly to keep reaching the poorest and most remote areas with medical care. We are also saving for a Toyota Hilux Worker 4x4, essential to transport six more team members, supplies and medical equipment safely into areas with no infrastructure. So far we have raised $25,000 of the $53,000 needed. Our current one is 20 years old.
