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  Matt is a Founder and the President of HELP Bolivia Foundation, and has many years of project management experience and a passion for landscape photography. While raising three children with Lydia, he volunteered with 1st Airdrie Beaver Scouts, coached in the local children’s soccer league, and helped the local food bank. A trip to Bolivia in 2018 sparked a passion to do something for the children and families of El Alto to help them realize their potential and overcome challenges they face in Bolivia today.   

 Lydia is a Founder and the Secretary of HELP Bolivia Foundation.  She has been involved in charity work and non-profits since 1997, has sat on several charity boards helping children in developing nations, and was an active volunteer with UNICEF for 15 years.  Lydia’s interest in Bolivia started with a research paper about Bolivia in the late 1990s. Soon after  she and Matt began sponsoring Bolivian children,  and helping Bolivian women entrepreneurs with micro loans.  Lydia works in the specialized area of Aboriginal law on behalf of First Nations, and is very familiar with the social issues that are found in marginalized communities.     

Sabrina joined the Board in September 2019.  She is an educator who feels strongly that all children, regardless of background or ability, deserve the right to a quality education. Previously, she has worked with refugees, helping to resettle them and provide access to post-secondary education. She is excited to be involved with HELP Bolivia because she knows that this organization is making a direct impact in the lives of the kids who need it the most. 

Sabrina began volunteering with HELP Bolivia Foundation in February 2019. 

Corporate Sponsorship Development Specialist

Calgary, Alberta

 Volunteering I believe is a part of my DNA which stemmed from my experience as a student senator while in university and a volunteer on the British Council & Voluntary Services Overseas sponsored international exchange program. My experience has crystallized my worldview on how the world can be better if we all contribute our resources to address societal needs.

As an experienced External Relations professional with expertise in Social Investment and Sponsorships, I knew my skills would be valuable to Help Bolivia and I was not going to hold back. I am driven by social impact and I am excited knowing that the work I do today will have lasting positive impact on families in Bolivia. 

Calgary, Alberta 

After receiving my Master’s degree in architecture, I leveraged my design background, transitioning into construction project management. In that role, I was able to take advantage of my versatility, strategic thinking, & the ability to fully develop ideas & improve processes. As my skills evolved, I advanced to more executive project management as a Product Manager and Scrum master, by enhanced team performance and improved processes.

I believe in team work and continuous improvement with a winning attitude. I also believe success and improvement isn’t truly achieved alone, its important that we help those around us especially those in need in any possible way, either through encouragement, mentorship, charity and or giving.

This is why I joined Help Bolivia, just as the Name suggests to “Help”.

Help Bolivia Travel Coordinator

Angus, ON

 Tania is Bolivian born who has been living in Canada for the past 16 years. Owner of Tania's Beautiful Getaways Travel Agency, she is Founder of the Canadian Bolivian Chamber of Commerce and volunteers with We Rise Together helping spanish speaking entrepreneur women from Bolivia and Canada.

Helping people has always been her passion and this time she is happy to be able to help kids in her country.