The Hunger Project's Partnership with ACLO in Bolivia

The Hunger Project works in partnership with ACLO - one of Bolivia's most respected organizations working with the poor for their self-reliant development.

Radio ACLO: Accion cultural Loyola (ACLO) carries out an integrated, participatory program with the poorest of the poor in Bolivia, particularly the Quechua-speaking people who live in the Andes. The program includes literacy, strengthening of participation in local government, empowerment of women and improved incomes through improved farming. A major catalyst in all its programs is Radio ACLO -- the only full-time Quechua-speaking station in Bolivia.

Through partnership with The Hunger Project, ACLO has been able to expand this program and train grassroots "people's reporters" from among the villagers. These reporters serve as animators for self-reliant development. In addition, they serve as a vital communication link - bringing information to the people, and publicizing issues through Radio ACLO such as incidents of corruption. Click here for a full chronology of reports.

The ACLO team in Sucre, July 2005