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Causes: Education, Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, Federated Giving Programs, Human Services, Immigration, Philanthropy, Scholarships, Scholarships & Student Financial Aid
Mission: BQEF's mission is to strengthen ties between Andean Quakers and those of North America and Europe through programs that: * enhance the educational opportunities of Andean Friends * nurture their service work * strengthen their schools, and * bring this work to the attention of Friends in North America and Europe.
Target demographics: post-secondary students to graduate
Direct beneficiaries per year: 37 Bolivian Students
Geographic areas served: the Bolivian Altiplano, and elsewhere
Programs: Higher education scholarships for young indigenous Bolivians, including program development and delivery costs. 250 young Bolivian scholars have directly benefited so far.
educational programs in Bolivia in English, Quaker education workshops, general education, Alternatives to Violence Workshops, and volunteer experiences. Including program development and delivery costs.