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, and environmental education/research.

Our Work in Riberalta

In the nearby city of Riberalta, SB supports local organizations with volunteer placements and micro-grant funding. We provide local scholarships and organize internships, art residencies, and research opportunities for international students and professionals. We also oversee a Spanish and Indigenous Language School providing instruction in the native Chacobo, Cavineño and Ese Ejja languages.

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 maintain a large communal home and organize social gatherings, workshops and lectures.

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

Prospective volunteers can work in our office, at our Ecolodge Retreat, or with one of our partner organizations.

Volunteer and Research Opportunities

Volunteer/ Internship 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.

Art and Research residencies

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

Spanish & indigenous Language School

Our language school provides high-quality, low-cost, instruction for students of all levels. In additional to Spanish, SB organizes classes in the Cavineño, Chacobo and Ese Ejja languages.

Pisatahua: Plant Medicine Retreat

SB and Pisatahua are intimately connected through financial and human resource sharing. All Sustainable Bolivia volunteers have access to the ecolodge and events organized by Pisatahua.

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