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Many many thanks to all those who organised and attended our recent fundraising events – the “Night at the Opera” concert (organised by the Rotary Club) and the Doynton tea party and walk (organised by the Jones and Robinson families). … Continue reading →

Please do support Cara and James as they participate in the Bristol Triathlon 2014 on Sunday (on Cara’s birthday!) Click here to sponsor them now. In their own words, they will be: “…swimming 750m in the Cumberland basin, cycling 20k along … Continue reading →

Many thanks to the LATA Foundation for inviting me to their recent 2nd annual Latin American Charities Forum. I gave a short presentation about my work in Bolivia, and then there was opportunity to share thoughts and ideas with representatives … Continue reading →

In just under a month (5th July), the Rotary Club of Bristol is kindly organising A Night at the Opera to raise money for our work – “a fantastic event combining music from Opera, Operettas and Musicals for an evening … Continue reading →

Please do have a look at our latest newsletter to find out the latest news both here in the UK and in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia – just click the image on the right. Read previously published newsletters (Spring … Continue reading →

Last week the Alalay children participated in music workshops run by a Norwegian group, as part of an International Baroque Music Festival which is currently touring around Bolivia. The festival involves 57 groups from 23 countries, including the UK, Canada, … Continue reading →

Redland May Fair was a great success – with many items sold and lots of money raised for Alalay. A huge thanks to my fantastic team of helpers and all those who came and visited our stall during the day, … Continue reading →

I recently re-watched a fantastic film, “Maria Full of Grace” (2004) which tells of a 17-year old Colombian girl who, with a lack of income and future prospects, is persuaded to work as a drugs mule, swallowing heroin pellets to … Continue reading →

Whilst in Bolivia last year, I was fortunate enough to see one of our Alalay cows give birth, aided by Isidro, our fantastic husbandry expert. Isidro and his family live in a small house next to Alalay’s aldea and he … Continue reading →

Friends of Alalay are running a stall next Monday (5th May) at the Redland May Day Fair at Redland Green, Bristol. Please do come along to have a chat to us, find out more about our work with Bolivian street … Continue reading →