Author Archives: annie

The children and staff at Alalay made and baked thousands of panettone last Christmas and sold them – in police stations, local government, shops, offices, markets and so on – and we just learned that they made a profit of … Continue reading →

We continue this year to support around sixty Alalay children through their normal schooling and six adolescents through vocational training. We also continue to pay the salary of a wonderful house parent, like this one.

As we were required to do by law, we’ve recently contacted all of our supporters to explain that we only hold the minimum of information necessary for us to keep in touch, to make it clear how we collect that … Continue reading →

The last two weeks of 2017 were pretty busy fundraising-wise. The fortnight started with a great sum raised at a charity wine auction for the kids, and ended with the wonderful, participatory and fun “Birds, Bees and Beasts” extravaganza – welcoming back … Continue reading →

¡Muchas gracias! to every single person who has kindly supported Alalay and its work with children in Bolivia these past 12 months. During the year we achieved so much more than we ever believed possible. To give you a glimpse … Continue reading →

We are so pleased to welcome back Niall Hoskin (Baritone) and Stephen Browne (Piano) to perform music about nearly everything living: from a flea to a warthog, a bee to a lark… A family-friendly animal extravaganza to raise funds for … Continue reading →

It’s that time of the year again… and we have a very small selection of beautiful Christmas cards for sale, each individually painted by our children. Make sure to order yours quickly – they are guaranteed to sell out fast! As … Continue reading →

Despite being rather quiet on the website, Friends of Alalay has been having a busy time both in the UK and Bolivia over the last few months, coordinating projects and organising fundraising events. Last month, we had a stall as part … Continue reading →

Music about nearly everything living: from a flea to a warthog and birds caroling… You are warmly welcomed to a concert in aid of Friends of Alalay (Santa Cruz) – a charity that helps Bolivian street children to help themselves. … Continue reading →

We spoke recently with the lovely ladies at Victoria Women’s Guild in Keynsham.  The Guild have supported my work with the street children over several years and as always, gave me a very warm welcome. We couldn’t fund Alalay and … Continue reading →