May 30, 2008

U.S. Government Donates Dormitory to Tahuichi Aguilera Soccer Academy in Santa Cruz

Some of the children who will benefit with housing at the new dormitory donated by the U.S. Government

U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia, Philip s. Goldberg delivered in Santa Cruz on May 30 a dormitory for children under training at the Tahuichi Soccer Academy. The dormitory, which can accommodate 45 children, cost $75,000. The United States has supported Tahuichi Academy for five years to promote the goal of a healthy life, free from both drug use and narcotics trafficking. This year, the U.S. Embassy, through its Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS), awarded scholarships to six youths, three from Yungas and three from Beni, so that they can attend Tahuichi Academy in Santa Cruz to develop their soccer skills.

U.S. Ambassador Philip Goldberg dedicates one of the premises donated by the United States Government

During his recent visit to Santa Cruz, Ambassador Goldberg also handed over facilities built to improve the shelter of El Porvenir Mothers’ Club in Villa Primero de Mayo. These facilities were built with resources provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and with counterpart funds disbursed by the Santa Cruz’s Mayor’s

U.S. Ambassador Philip Goldberg dedicates another one of the housing premises donated by the United States Government

Office.  These new facilities will provide the mothers with a better place to develop productive activities and will expand the existing day-care center for the children in the district.