Bolivia, known for its beautiful Amazonian rainforest scenery, continues to face economic challenges, with about 30% of its population living in poverty1. Inflation surged past 25% in 2025, quickly raising the cost of living, especially for low-income families2. This has made it more difficult for parents to send their children to school. The country’s educational infrastructure is struggling to keep up with the population growth, particularly in rural areas where school attendance for ages 12‑19 was about 75.1% versus 83.8% in urban areas in 2012, a trend that continues to widen largely because of the lack of space for the 3. This further increases the educational and economic gaps which slows the progression of the nation.
The Province of Andres Ibañez, named after a key figure in Bolivian political history, faces many educational challenges. It is estimated that around 40,000 children in the Andres Ibañez Province remain out of school due to insufficient educational infrastructure4. Many of these children live in extreme poverty and come from families reliant on informal work, especially in disadvantaged neighborhoods where roughly 70% of children live in poverty and have limited access to necessary services like education and healthcare5. Large growth rates in population – the metro‑area population has been estimated to increase by 2% from 20246 – are increasing the lack of public services which is leading to overcrowded schools, high dropout rates, and larger gaps in educational opportunities7.
In response to these needs, HXP Builders are going to partner with a local school in the Andres Ibañez Province to construct 3 new classrooms to help create a safe and welcoming learning environment. The school will help to provide 4th, 5th, and 6th graders a place to meet all together during a morning shift so that high schoolers can then attend for an afternoon shift. This will create an opportunity for more students to attend school and have a chance to graduate high school. By expanding the access to quality education, this project hopes to reduce the school dropout rates, enhance learning, and help families to break the cycle of poverty.
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1 IMF
3 ECOI
5 INESAD
7 UNESCO