BOLIVIA

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You're only limited by your imagination, and AFS opens up a world of adventure by offering exchange programs in 55 countries. AFS programs present a diversity of choices, allowing nearly 10,000 participants annually to adjust program focus according to their individual needs.

AFS is a well-known organization in Bolivia that has been active since 1957, supported by the work of a strong volunteer structure. There are ten active local chapters in all regions of Bolivia: La Paz, Oruro and Potosí in the Altiplano plateau; Cochabamba, Sucre and Tarija in the valleys; and Santa Cruz, Trinidad, Riberalta and Guayaramerín in the Bolivian Amazon.

AFS Bolivia has designed several programs that enable participants to experience the diversity of our country and the wealth of our culture.

YEAR PROGRAM HOSTING: 16-18 year old students come to Bolivia for one year. They are assigned a host family, attend school regularly and interact directly with members of the hosting community. Their experience is enhanced by opportunities to visit different parts of Bolivia. We also feature a 4 day hike from the Andes to the sub-tropical Yungas region which is open to all participants.

Students with a solid command of our language are permitted to attend local universities in the second part of their programs as long as they have graduated from their school systems abroad.

SEMESTER PROGRAM HOSTING: 16-18 year old students come to Bolivia for one semester. They are assigned a host family, attend school regularly and interact directly with members of the hosting community. Their experience is enhanced by opportunities to visit different parts of Bolivia. We also feature a 4 day hike from the Andes to the sub tropical Yungas region which is open to all participants. Arrivals for this program are in January and August.

SEMESTER SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM: 18-25 year old participants come to Bolivia for one semester. They are assigned to a social service/cultural project according to their personal interests while being hosted by an AFS family. Their experience is enhanced by opportunities to visit different parts of Bolivia. A 4 day hike from the Andes to the sub tropical Yungas region which is open to all participants. Arrivals for this program are in January and August.

INTENSIVE SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM: 16-18 year old students come to Bolivia for one month as part of a group of students that is supported at all times by a leader provided by AFS Bolivia. Students are assigned to a host family and have the opportunity to learn about the life style of the Aymara ethnic group. In addition, participants have the opportunity to help socially within the communities. Arrivals for this program are in January and August.

VISITING TEACHER'S PROGRAM: If you a teacher and would like to spend 3-4 months teaching in one of the schools we work with, we would be glad to organize a program for you according to your needs and interests. Arrivals for this program are in July.

YEAR PROGRAM SENDING: On this one year program Bolivian students from the ages of 16-18 go abroad to experience another culture and to share some aspects of Bolivian customs and culture with their hosts. They attend school and take part in different community activities.

SEMESTER PROGRAM SENDING: On this one semester program Bolivian students from the ages of 16-18 go abroad to experience another culture and to share some aspects of Bolivian customs and culture with their hosts. They attend school and take part on different community activities.

INTEGRATION PROGRAM: Our domestic program is designed to foster greater understanding among the different groups of Bolivians. This exchange program lasts for about 3 weeks. Participants are assigned host families and take part in different activities directed toward developing leadership skills, social awareness and a better understanding of their hosting community.

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