Bolivia

Juana Luque Mamani displays her dishes at the Food Fair. (Copyright: WFP/Ximena Loza)

Bolivia: Soy Helps Improve Nutrition and Medical Treatment

Almost a year ago, WFP started a project aimed at assisting some 650 people living with HIV who were receiving antiretroviral treatment and were identified as highly food insecure. Every month, while receiving their medical treatment at the health center, these people also receive a family food basket made up of rice, soy grains, salt and vegetable oil.

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Overview

Bolivia is one of the poorest countries in Latin America: of its 9.5 million population, two thirds overall – 80 percent in rural areas – live below the poverty line.

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Country at a glance 2011
Planned Beneficiaries168,983
Beneficiary needs (mt)4,771
Beneficiary needs ($US)5,437,637
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