According to Johns Hopkins CSSE data from September 19, 2020, Bolivia has 130,051 positive cases of COVID-19 and 7,550 deaths. Thus, ranking Bolivia as the 27th country worldwide and as the 5th country in South America to have the highest number of COVID-19 cases.
We are organizing this relief fund in solidarity with Bolivians because there is a current lack of materials and resources—as the positive cases of COVID-19 continue to increase there is a consistent shortage of medications, lack of adequate oxygen respirators for Bolivia’s altitude, lack of essential PPE equipment, among other essentials that Bolivians are in dire need of to stay safe during these times.
Through this relief fund, we will provide local relief to Bolivian communities in the cities of La Paz, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, and Beni. We cannot do this work alone—we need your support!