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Sustainable Fashion and Fair Trade

Surrounded by the brilliant colors and Andean motifs of artist Mamani Mamani, U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Marianne Scott welcomed representatives of international magazine VOGUE and Global Fashion Exchange. The delegation included José Forteza Senior Editor Vogue and GQ Latin America; Cristina Chamorro, Digital Editor of Vogue Mexico; influencer Ana Torrejón, Editorial Director of ...

By U.S. Embassy La Paz | 8 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Trade

Cochabamba hackathon draws out the best in competitors

The U.S. Embassy in Bolivia, Jala Foundation and the Bolivian American Center (CBA) organized the hackathon for technological solutions to natural disaster preparedness and reaction competition. The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the voluntary Search and Rescue Team in Cochabamba (SAR-Cochabamba) joined the activity as partners.

By U.S. Embassy La Paz | 4 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Science & Tech

Ingles YES!

Inglés.Yes! in El Alto is up and running. Reaching more than 200 boys and girls, UNIFRANZ – with the support of the US Embassy – placed a 2 year English program in 4 different Metro Parada Juvenil Centers.

By U.S. Embassy La Paz | 4 April, 2019 | Topics: English Language Programs for Bolivians - ES, Events, News

Tearing Down Barriers: Women Who Challenge Labor Stereotypes

In celebration of the International Women’s Day, the U.S. Embassy hosted a large group of outstanding Bolivian women who have challenged traditionally male-dominated jobs and activities. The initiative, led by U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Marianne Scott, brought together successful women from all walks of life to share their experiences and inspire other women. ...

By U.S. Embassy La Paz | 18 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, News