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Congratulations to the First CERT Team of the Municipality of Colquechaca!

What began in February with the training of 25 community leaders, including Eng. Ricardo Mamani from IPTK, has now become an important milestone for Bolivia. By sharing the knowledge he acquired, Eng. Mamani led the training of the first CERT Team in the Municipality of Colquechaca, composed of community leaders prepared to support emergency response efforts and strengthen the resilience of their communities.

As part of this process, participants received their certificates, as well as basic equipment and tools that will strengthen their capacity to respond in an organized and safe manner whenever their community needs them most.

We congratulate each new member of the CERT Team for their commitment and dedication to serving their community. We also extend our gratitude to IPTK and the Municipal Government of Colquechaca for supporting this initiative, which sets a precedent for community preparedness in Bolivia.

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FME and JUPROA Establish Partnership to Advance Climate Resilience in the Bolivian Amazon

Friends of Mother Earth (FME) and Proactive Youth for the Amazon (JUPROA) have entered into a two-year inter-institutional cooperation agreement to support sustainability, livelihoods, and climate resilience initiatives in Bolivia’s Amazon region.

The partnership brings together JUPROA’s strong local presence, youth leadership, and community networks with FME’s technical experience in climate resilience, disaster preparedness, environmental protection, and project development.

Initial activities will focus on the department of Pando, with the potential to expand collaboration to Beni, La Paz, and Santa Cruz. Together, the organizations will work to identify funding opportunities, develop joint projects, and support vulnerable populations, including youth, women, Indigenous communities, and rural families.

This alliance reflects a shared commitment to strengthening local leadership, protecting ecosystems, and building sustainable livelihoods in the Bolivian Amazon.

Through cooperation, community engagement, and locally grounded action, FME and JUPROA aim to help advance a more resilient and sustainable future for the people and ecosystems of Bolivia.