Casa Hovde: Marta Bedoya de Claure

Project Information

La Paz, Bolivia
  • In Bolivia, monetary poverty disproportionately affects children: 48% of children overall and a staggering 65% of indigenous girls live in poverty.

UNICEF Country Office Annual Report 2023


Grantee
Fundación Alalay

Partners
Hovde Foundation, Marta Bedoya de Claure Foundation

Fundación Alalay

La Paz, Bolivia

Maestro Cares Foundation, in collaboration with the Marta Bedoya de Claure Foundation and the Hovde Foundation, funded the construction of Casa Hovde: Marta Bedoya de Claure for Fundación Alalay in La Paz, Bolivia.

This residence is dedicated to accommodating up to 30 girls aged 12-19 who have endured severe street violence, trafficking, and sexual abuse. Casa Hovde provides a secure and supportive environment where these young survivors receive essential services, including nutritious meals, educational support, counseling, and legal assistance.

Bolivia-based Fundación Alalay administers Casa Hovde with a mission to address emotional, economic, and social poverty among at-risk children, adolescents, and families. By offering a stable home and a range of critical services, Fundación Alalay aims to support the recovery and development of these girls, helping them overcome their traumatic experiences and build a brighter future. Fundación Alalay has helped 45,000 people in the last 23 years.

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