2010 Bolivia Trip Information // May 14-24

This trip is for college students, with some adult spots available. We will go to our sister-village of Quesimpuco to provide dental and veterinarian clinics, as well as a vacation Bible school for local children. For more information, please contact AUMC's College Director Stew Armstrong at stewa@aumc.net.

2009 Bolivia Trip Update

This year's mission team to Quesimpuco, Bolivia, accomplished much of God's plan for the people of the Chyanta region. During the dates of May 11-21, our bridge team put the finishing touches on the bridge that will allow access to spiritual formation, education and medical care. Our medical team continued to provide much needed health care to our brothers and sisters in the region. The VBS team showed the boys and girls God's unconditional love. Finally, for the first time, we brought veterinarian care to the livestock.

During our time in Quesimpuco, we were able to attend church with our Bolivian brothers and sisters. We showed two movies, which for many was the first time they had ever seen a motion picture. We even had popcorn! We also played frisbee and introduced them to "American Football". Our biggest challenge of the trip was playing five on five basketball at such a high elevation!

Without a doubt, we were able to improve the lives of the Quechua people. The team would like to thank everyone at AUMC for your prayers, your gifts and your talents as we continue to minister to our sister village of Quesimpuco. - Trip Leader, Scott Middleton

Bolivia Project Background

AUMC’s support of mission teams and of the local Bolivian community of Quesimpuco has made a significant improvement in the living conditions of the indigenous Quechua Indians who live high in the Andes Mountains. Partnering with Servants in Faith and Technology (SIFAT), AUMC has worked for years to help Quesimpuco become a medical and educational center for more than 40 communities in the region through the establishment of a local school and dormitories, as well as a fully-functional health clinic. Prior to AUMC’s involvement, healthcare was non-existent in this remote area and public school was only available through the third grade. Now, local healthcare providers have been trained to improve the health and life quality of the local people and the infant mortality rate has significantly reduced. And with the support of AUMC, one local high school graduate is now completing her medical degree in the capital city of La Paz and will become Quesimpuco’s full-time doctor upon her graduation. Other projects include implementing a power system for the clinic and construction of a community center, church, community kitchen and dining hall.

We have recently completed a 350 foot bridge across a nearby river to increase access to these community services. For over a decade, AUMC has provided basic health care and necessary construction to the people of Quesimpuco. Along the way, we have seen them grow in their faith, build new churches and congregations, and work with us to spread the love of Christ in this remote area. This has been, and will continue to be, a truly successful long-term development project.