Río Calasamana Project

Calasamana is an isolated agricultural community with a moderate climate that is divided by a river. On one side of the river, there is a primary school. On the other side is a road to the nearby town of San Juan de Orcas, which has a health post and a secondary school. From there, transportation is available to the city of Sucre and the municipal seat of Poroma, which offer markets, work opportunities, and access to government services. The river flows heavily and floods frequently during the rainy season. During floods, children often miss class, harvests can spoil before they are sold, access to health care and government services is difficult, and work opportunities may be lost.

SPAN

68 meters

country

Bolivia

PROJECT

In cooperation with municipal representatives and the beneficiary population, build a suspended footbridge across the river Río Calasamana with a span of approximately 68 meters to allow safe crossing for pedestrians, motorcycles, wheelbarrows, and livestock. 

IMPACT

This project will provide the community of Calasamana with safe year-round access to education, health care, markets, employment, and government representation.

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