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A charity concert to raise money for Friends of Alalay and the street children of Bolivia. Cotham School (main school entrance), Cotham Lawn Road, BS6 6DT at 7.30 pm on Friday 13 December (doors open 7.15) There will be no … Continue reading →

After a journey of more than 30 hours I am back in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Unfortunately for me yesterday was the hottest day here this year (a temperature difference of over 25 degrees from Bristol to Bolivia!) Yesterday was spent at … Continue reading →

As we recently told those who receive our newsletter, the remaining Christmas cards are selling out fast. Each has been individually hand-painted by the ex-street children and costs just £1.50 (or 5 for £5). We are also offering two DVDs … Continue reading →

On Friday last I attended a fascinating talk given by Bolivian Parliamentarian Hector Arze Zaconeta (President of the Commission on Constitution, Legislation and Electoral Systems) concerning the “New Political Constitution of State” in the country. Following the talk, I was … Continue reading →

We are thrilled to announce that the first stage of building work at the girls’ welcome house is almost complete. In this photo you can see the much-needed extension to the psychologist’s office. As explained in our Spring newsletter this … Continue reading →

Thanks to the Redland Green Allotment Association for raising money for Friends of Alalay through the raffle at their recent Harvest Supper party. It sounds like a great evening was had, with dancing, merriment and much more… Please do keep … Continue reading →

Last month Alalay organised a “gathering day” in the out-of-town centre in Santa Cruz. It was a great opportunity for all children (from both welcome houses and the main centre), staff and volunteers to come together and share food and … Continue reading →

You may remember us mentioning a while ago that work had already started on the Alalay Christmas cards… (see original post here) and I am now very pleased to announce that they are ready to sell! We have hundreds of … Continue reading →

I was honoured to be invited as guest speaker to both the Harvest Supper and Sunday morning service at Clementswood Baptist Church, Ilford. Firstly, I was able to tell the congregation of project progress since a kind donation from last … Continue reading →

Huge congratulations to my good friend Laura who successfully completed the “Run to the Beat” half marathon in London on Sunday, and has managed to raise a fantastic amount for Friends of Alalay in the process! It’s not too late … Continue reading →