100
% of donations that support our programs
8
The value of $1 US dollar in Bolivia
20
years of never giving up
1,000’s
of people impacted by RVF programs
RVF Features and Stories
Read about the work we’re doing and the lives we’re changing – click an image or title for details.
Seeing the Work Firsthand in Montero
For Cristina Diaz-Mateo, Manager of Operations at Open Horizon, traveling to Montero, Bolivia for a site visit offered something that photographs, reports, and conversations could never fully provide:
Work Trip 2025
A recent trip to Montero, Bolivia, with the Rosa Vera Fund proved to be a highly successful and productive visit. The trip participants included dedicated healthcare professionals Dr. Lisa Hunt, Dr. Darlene Melk, and Dr. Jonathan Melk.
Meet Our Pediatric Dentist
The Rosa Vera Fund is thrilled to introduce Dr. Carolina Vaca Helbingens, a pediatric dentist with years of experience treating children with chronic health conditions.
CSRA Reopens
In October of last year, after failing to come to an agreement with the local political authorities, Consejo de Salud Rural Andino (CSRA) was forced to close its primary care operations.
An Update from Bolivia by Dr. Darlene Melk
After four years of only virtual contact, Dr. Lisa Hunt and I returned to Bolivia to reconnect with our project. Although short, the trip was full of familiar faces, places, and routines with new children, new staff, and fresh ideas.
Dr. Lisa Hunt in the News
Rosa Vera Fund Board Member and Medical Liaison Dr. Lisa Hunt was recently featured in Stroll Magazine. The article details her many contributions to the fund and highlights the fund’s history.
Parent Groups
Parents are our main point of contact with the children, and they are the key to a successful treatment program. Our relationship begins at the initial interview and is formalized when they sign a contract affirming their
Dr. Melk Invited to SOTU
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, the U.S. representative from Arizona’s 2nd congressional district, invited our own Dr. Jonathan Melk to virtually join as her guest for Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night, March 1.
Adapting to Covid-19
Despite the pandemic, we continue our vital work with the Rosa Vera Fund. Our partners at Consejo de Salud Rural Andino are taking many precautions, while still providing our patients with the care they so desperately need.
