Promoting Economic and Environmental Sustainability

Through International Collaboration with Local Bolivian Initiatives

Who is Sustainable Bolivia?

Founded in 2007, Sustainable Bolivia (SB) is a 501 (c) 3 international non-profit organization with conservation and sustainable development initiatives in the Bolivian Amazon.

Our Work in the Aquicuana Reserve

In 2016, we helped secure protection for more than 20,000 hectares of rainforest, establishing the Aquicuana Reserve. Inside the Reserve, we partner with local communities and oversee projects focused on community-based ecotourism, conservation and resource management, environmental research, visitng artists, and educational programming with local children. We also provide local scholarships, and microgrants. Our current work focuses mostly on work within Aquicuana Reserve.

Our Work in Riberalta

In the nearby city of Riberalta, SB supports local organizations with volunteer placements and micro-grant funding. We are affiliated with the local university, UAB-JB, and help international and local researchers form connections .

Community Ecotourism

In partnership with local residents, we organize expeditions in the Aquicuana Reserve. Opportunities include guided nature hikes, bird-watching, canoe rides and fishing.

Conservation & Resource Management

We implement sustainable and cost-effective approaches to biodiversity conservation and resource management hand-in-hand with communities inside the Reserve.

Environmental Education & Research

We work alongside community leaders to foster environmental stewardship and raise awareness about the need for conservation and sustainability in the Bolivian Amazon.

Volunteer with Sustainable Bolivia

Sustainable Bolivia oversees a vibrant volunteer program. We organize social gatherings, workshops and lectures.

Our staff coordinates volunteer placements with projects focused on education, NGO support, ecotourism, and sustainability. We have an visiting artist program and organize independent research residencies.

Volunteer and Research Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

We work closely with our community to connect volunteers to locally-run initiatives. Opportunities include contributing to the development and implementation of one of SB projects, or placement within one of our partners.

Visiting Artists

Sustainable Bolivia promotes the arts in Bolivia while fostering intercultural exchange between international and local artists. We receive artists in all disciplines including, visual arts, music, creative writing, and video

Independent Research

We organize projects for independent researchers to come use our research station as a home base and point of access to the jungle. We assist researchers in designing projects suited to our environment and enable them form connections with local reseachers.

Spread the Love

We asked former volunteers, partners, artists, scholarship recipients, and other members of our extended family to tell us why they love Sustainable Bolivia.

Video of Sasha on cultural exchange and volunteering at Sustainable Bolivia

SB’s gardener, Gary Lime on why he loves Sustainable Bolivia

Jessie Robinson’s video on sustainable communal living (Bolivia Sostenible)

How is living at an NGO? Video testimony from Sustainable Bolivia