For decades, many mining families have faced difficult realities: hard work, limited opportunities, and uncertainty about the future of their children.
FUNAM was created from lived experience within Bolivia’s mining communities, where generations of families have worked under difficult conditions with limited access to educational opportunities.
The foundation is inspired by the reality of mining families, especially children who grow up surrounded by economic hardship but rich in human potential.
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To understand the true essence of the struggle and sacrifice of the families of Cerro Rico, we invite you to explore the documentary of Cerro Rico de Potosí.
Be moved by the lives behind the numbers and learn about the impact we can make together. Knowing these stories is the first step to transforming lives.
Watch Trailer / Learn MoreThe first part of an in-depth series about the miners of Cerro Rico, showing their struggles, stories and sacrifices as they search for silver in one of the most dangerous mines in the world.
Read Article →The continuation of the miners' saga and their daily life inside the mountain.
Read Article →Conclusion of the tour of the lives of the miners and their families.
Read Article →An analysis on the figure of El Tío, a deity feared and venerated inside the cooperative mines of Potosí.
Read Article →A powerful story capturing life in Bolivia's mines, where miners work in extreme dark conditions.
Read Article →Through years of work in tourism and close contact with international visitors, we began to ask an important question: Can tourism become part of something bigger? Can a journey through Cerro Rico, Uyuni, and Bolivia also become a bridge for education and opportunity?
Every time you choose to explore Cerro Rico with GREENGO TOURS or visit Mr. Taco Café, you are directly contributing to a real change in the lives of children and families from mining communities.
