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Let's Celebrate! |
A new school year, another graduation, a crazy fashion show, a trip to the hot springs - it has been an exciting month! Join us in celebrating the many blessings we've been experiencing.
Peace and Blessings, |
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¡Moda Loca! |
Each year, NCV plans a Moda Loca (Crazy Fashion Show) as a sort of end-of-summer-vacations party, to celebrate together as family, and get the last of our sillies out before the new school year begins.
This year, we saw some great outfits, shared an incredible meal, and as required by all parties in Bolivia - danced :)
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Evelyn showing off her fashion sense.
Tía Lucia, Paulina and Tía Celia, ready to party.
Our little vampire girls - Alandra and Karina.
Bemabe: all style.
Olivia and Ana with Tío Tyson.
Tía Sofia with Alejo - our little clown.
Good friend of NCV, Joe, dancing with Bryssa.
One of the new additions to the CDP family, Dori, getting into the spirit of the day.
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Hot Springs! |
For all of the boys and girls who were unable to join us on our trip to La Paz at the end of 2014, we planned a fun day out of the city at the hot springs!
Most of the morning was spend in the pool, which was followed by an delicious lunch and some outdoor games. Some of our braver kids joined Tío Tyson, Tío Carlos, Tía Kimber and Tía Linda for a walk across a hanging bridge and a ride on a railroad handcar. |
Zuleika and Martina have become fast friends since arriving at CDP within the last couple of months.
Paulina enjoying the morning sunshine.
Tía Kimber and Tía Sofia help Clara and Samuel swim.
Alejo and Agustina enjoying a go on the swings.
Eneas making a timid descent down the waterslide.
Marcos showing off his strength.
Tío Carlos helping Samuel across the hanging bridge.
Hanging out on the railcar.
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Congratulations Zandra! |
We are excited to share with you the exciting news that Zandra, who we have been supporting along with her siblings since 2008, had graduated law school!
We look forward to following her career, and are so happy that she will be in a better position to help support her family. |
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Zandra, along with Paola, Tía Fabiola and a group of girls from CDP.
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Carnaval! |
Every year, just a couple weeks into the new academic season, we are able to enjoy a long weekend to celebrate Carnaval. For children, this often means going to watch parades, and playing with water. This year was no different - here are some photos of the fun times. |
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TÍa Sofia gets soaked by Bemabe.
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Bryssa, not looking very threatening with her water gun.
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The boys enjoying some fun with water.
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Cynthia and Johana enjoying the Carnaval parade.
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Carnaval Parade!
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Introducing... |
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Claudia |
Claudia is a 3-year-old who recently joined us from La Paz. She is a sweet little girl who loves to color and quickly made friends with the other girls. One of the main reasons that she has come to live with us is that she has the same rare, complex heart defect that our little Guillermo did. We are working with specialists to arrange an operation as soon as possible, and ask for your prayers during this process.
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Zuleika |
Zuleika may be a familiar face to some of you. She was with us for just a short time several years ago, but was transferred to a state home due to a legal process that she was involved in. She is happy to be back at CDP, and to be living in a place she learned to consider home. We are in the process of arranging a surgery to repair facial scarring caused by earlier medical interventions when she was a child. |
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All of our programs seek to provide holistic care, as well as integrate children and families living with various physical and mental health issues, including HIV/AIDS. |
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Our home that provides care for up to 24 girls who have been orphaned, abandoned or removed from high-risk situations. |
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Our home that provides care for up to 14 boys who have been orphaned, abandoned or removed from high-risk situations. |
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We also host volunteers, who fulfill important roles within our programs. Click here to learn more. |
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Our transitional program, helping prepare teens for independent living once they leave our residential homes. |
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