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PREVENTION PROGRAM Looking to be good stewards of the resources God provides Amparo, after much prayer and research, in early 2021 we decided to invest up to 75% fo Amparo’s human, financial and general resources towards Prevention Programs. The returns on investments in prevention programs are overwhelmingly higher than the ones from restoration or intervention […]

‘Jesus willingly entered the darkness so that we could live in the light of his presence’ – Paul David Tripp Most of the girls we serve are afraid or at least have very mixed feelings, about Christmas. Why? All sorts of abuse, drinking, extreme need and broken relationships. That’s what most of the girls we

Most likely some of us believe Santa is an invention of Coca Cola.  And it is highly possible that the current myth of Santa could be as a result of Coca Cola.  However, behind the myth, there is a historical character, a true story, which exceeds fantasy and leaves a legacy we want to follow

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The first week of November we received a beautiful visit. Fifteen members of the Amparo family arrived from the United States to Bolivia. All the members of our Board of Directors were able to come. Get to know them in the following video: Unfortunately, a member of our Board had to return earlier for work

‘Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.’ – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 There is ALWAYS reasons to be thankful. Most likely we know it intellectually but sometimes is hard to believe it. Especially when we look at the circumstances and brokenness of the world

       November 10th Welcome to Bolivia  This update is a little different because it is an up- close perspective on the current civil strike happening across Bolivia from Nadja, a new volunteer who recently came to Santa Cruz from Germany. Nadja’s Perspective “Bienvenida a Bolivia”, (“Welcome to Bolivia”) were the words my host

October 4th  Closing the year strong Football (soccer) is by far the biggest sport in Bolivia. Sadly, we are remarkably not good at it, even worse considering Brazil and Argentina are our neighbors. Nonetheless we are getting ready for the Qatar World Cup! It starts November 20th.  I mean, getting ready to watch it from

Thank-you all so much for praying for Lina! Do you remember her? She was introduced in June’s update as the newest girl in the home. She’s doing great! She’s enjoying going to church a lot! Lina also has started therapy with Rosio (our psychologist). She is presently in school and we have taken her to see

We could not stop thinking about the newest girl in our home.  Her story is very complicated and heartbreaking, and yet the Lord has recently started to rewrite her story.  Hopefully reading this will help you to understand even further why Amparo exists. “Scared, hunted and not knowing where to go.” That´s how Lina* (name