Nutrición

Despite great advances, Bolivia’s children are still disproportionately affected by challenges that impede motor, cognitive, emotional and social development. The country has one of the highest rates of maternal and child mortality in the region, critical levels of different forms of malnutrition and insufficient access to safe water and sanitation. At the same time, there is a lack of knowledge among parents, caregivers and teachers about adequate cognitive stimulus; low access to early childhood education; and low birth registration levels. Combined, these deficiencies negatively impact girls’ and boys’ early development and inhibit the fulfilment of their