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Max Meunier Bolivia 1 Max Meunier Bolivia Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................................................2 Issue ..................................................................................................................................................3 Non Profit ..........................................................................................................................................4 Geographical Analysis .........................................................................................................................5 Economic analysis...............................................................................................................................6 Political Systems ............................................................................................................................... 10 Diet and Nutrition............................................................................................................................. 11 Housing............................................................................................................................................ 13 Labor ............................................................................................................................................... 16 Education......................................................................................................................................... 17 Clothing ........................................................................................................................................... 18 Rec and leisure ................................................................................................................................. 19 Language ......................................................................................................................................... 20 Religion............................................................................................................................................ 20 Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................... 22 Appendix.......................................................................................................................................... 23 Introduction There are a lot of things to talk about when it comes to Bolivia; there are so many things in this packet that cover all the aspects of Bolivia. There are so many things that it would be a very long list and so this paper will cover the multitude of things to come. Bolivia has very different issues, one of the biggest issues is deforestation and it is a problem that should be toppled because it can have a very bad effect on the earth. To fight this ever growing problem we have a few different programs that deal with this issue, like the seed run, and the tree for a tree program. These are both geared towards helping the environment and help prevent the rapid expansion of the deforestation in Bolivia. There is so much land in Bolivia and it is so diverse with the forests and the cities that depending on the area you are at, the climate could be totally different. The government is stable and the countries import export operation is very reliable, but our organization does not depend heavily on imports so it really does not have that big of an effect on how we operate. The culture is very different and is interesting because the biggest religious following is roman catholic because explorers from Spain were the first to create a stable village 2 Max Meunier Bolivia in Bolivia and it has grown since then but the culture still has its own quirks when it comes to things like the etiquette of business and how you should always show up late. The clothing is also different because if you are to visit a warmer area of the country for business you should wear heavier cloths but if you are in a area that is colder you should wear thinner cloths. The food is very similar to the areas surrounding it and really does not have a unique twist to it. This country was chosen because out of all the countries in the Amazon basin, Bolivia has the highest deforestation rate and it has always had this issue. There are organizations set up for a lot of different issues but there should be just as much surrounding issues like deforestation or lack of clean water for countries that normally have very dirty living environments. There is a lot to do in Bolivia and there is so much land to cover that the sooner something happens the better, if everything keeps going on like this for years to come who knows what we will accomplish and who knows who wants to help. All it takes is a little push in the right direction. Issue Throughout Bolivia, deforestation has been a serious problem. The Bolivian government has been clear cutting their wildlife and it is affecting the people of Bolivia. It must be stopped somewhere to help the land for the future and too help the people right now. The main problems with doing that are the health of the people, destruction of the land, and the chemical fertilizers. The land has been abused for years in Bolivia, weather it is deforestation or misusing the water supply. One of the largest problems in this day in age is deforestation. Deforestation is the act of stripping the land of all the resources forcing animals to be killed and ruining the soil for years to come. Most of the Amazon basin makes up 70% of Bolivia and that’s where most of the deforestation happens is in that area. It affects the people because the deforestation techniques normally change and it depends on the company but from time to time they are known to use chemicals. The chemicals, while fast, affect the land and make the soil useless for the future generations to come. The run off often effects the water supply making what little water there is unusable. While the chemicals affect the water, it affects agriculture in the nearby area and it hurts the people in nearby village by making their crops go bad and making a lot of women and children go hungry. The reason deforestation should be stopped is so that when the next generation comes along, so that they can enjoy everything that we have had the opportunity’s to enjoy. The fact that these woman and children are suffering from chemicals so that some companies can make some money on not hiring workers. The deforestation is bad because it destroys land and a lot of innocent animals lose their homes after they can’t survive because there is no food for them. The chemicals should never be used because they cause villages a lot of pain and suffering and destroys the land so nobody can use it anymore. Deforestation is an irresponsible use of land and it must be stopped somewhere. 3 Max Meunier Bolivia Non Profit There are a lot of ways to help the environment, there is cutting back on your everyday use of gas, recycling more, or using less water daily. Not all of those would help us in the battle against deforestation. There are a lot of ways to help our organization, there is buying some seeds from a deforestation site, making a small donation, and there is coming and helping the tree for tree project. One of our longest running organization efforts is the seed run, which is wear if you pay 20 dollars then you can enter into a fun marathon where the money made goes to our organization. The marathon would move from state to state and goes to major cities. Anyone who enters would get a pack of seeds from deforestation sites around Bolivia and the idea is they go home and plant the seeds. Making a small donation may not seem like much but at this point in time anything helps. There is a lot to be done and in this day in age, everything costs money. So if your donation is a couple hundred dollars, it could go towards a plane ticket for someone who wants to help come and plant trees. The tree for tree project is the one project that has the biggest impact on Bolivia as a whole. The project is where a group of volunteers goes to Bolivia and uses free sites to plant trees for the trees that were destroyed from deforestation. The people who come to Bolivia are all volunteers and anyone can come and help if they really want to. It would be really help if people 4 Max Meunier Bolivia Geographical Analysis My recent research in the human trafficking issues in Bolivia has brought me to the conclusion that we need to set up a nonprofit organization to help the victims but first we should cover the geography itself. The number of cases on human trafficking in Bolivia is a staggering number, people get pulled into these systems that are near impossible to get out of. The country varies with altitude; humid and from tropical to cold climates. I will inform you on the location, climate, and topography. Bolivia is located in the center of South America, surrounded by land and the closest water is the South Pacific Ocean. The countries surrounding it are Chile, Argentine, Paraguay, Brazil, and Peru. The country is land locked but it is in the process of making its on port on the pacific port, given to them by Peru. Shipping is difficult but it is still growing, it’s going to get bigger and bigger. Bolivia varies with altitude; humid and tropical to cold and semiarid. This means that depending on the region of Bolivia you are in, it would depend on the altitude. There is typically two seasons, the rainy season