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Bolivian Families Faced Fire, Fear, and Loss.

Bolivian Families Faced Fire, Fear, and Loss.

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WRITTEN BY FH Staff

See How Your Generosity Brought Help and Hope
When wildfires swept through Bolivia, they didn’t just threaten trees and land—they tore through people’s lives. Crops were lost. Food and clean water became scarce. Smoke filled the air, and fear crept into every home.

Bolivia’s fall 2024 wildfires scorched over 10 million hectares, marking the most devastating fire season in the country’s history.
Bolivia’s fall 2024 wildfires scorched over 10 million hectares, marking the most devastating fire season in the country’s history.

But in the midst of this devastation, you showed up.

Maximiliano, father of two young sons, has this message for you:
“All the aid was a relief because… we suffered greatly. The fire came within 500 meters of the community, and we had to control it ourselves. The food was very helpful for all the families.

“Right now, community members are starting to plant again (with the seeds you provided). People have vegetable gardens around their homes and are harvesting. Blessings to everyone over there.”

Mother-of-three Rafaela says:
“The food really helped us during the days we were worried, especially since I lost all my crops due to the fire. Also, the hygiene supplies were useful for cleaning and washing clothes for the family. I thank you for supporting us.”

What Your Support Made Possible
Maximiliano’s and Rafaela’s stories are just two among many, but they demonstrate the impact of your compassion. Because of you, families received:

  • Emergency food and clean water
  • Access to basic healthcare
  • Seeds to begin replanting what was lost
  • Hygiene supplies to help keep families healthy and safe
Distributing essential aid to help families as they recover and rebuild after Bolivia’s wildfires.
Distributing essential aid to help families as they recover and rebuild after Bolivia’s wildfires.

Thank You for Bringing Help and Hope
Your overflowing love for children and families who lost so much in these fires made a life-changing difference.

Your kindness helped fire-ravaged communities survive. And with your generosity by their side, families are rising from the ashes and rebuilding their lives. Thank you!

Thank you for bringing help and hope when children and families needed it most.
Thank you for bringing help and hope when children and families needed it most.

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