FUNAM was created from lived experience within Bolivia’s mining communities. We work to provide children with tools for a better tomorrow.
“We believe that every child deserves access to education, critical thinking, and real opportunities to build their future.”
Official Bolivian State License No. 379/2017
You are not just visiting Uyuni — you are touching a story.
We believe tourism can become a bridge between visitors and local transformation. Through your visit, your support, and your awareness, you become part of long-term change.
Every visit can change a life.
Educational support, school materials, books, and learning spaces.
Basic technology access, functional computers, and digital tools.
Guidance toward self-reliance, leadership, and personal growth.
Clothing, essential goods, health, and emergency support.
To understand the true essence of the struggle, sacrifice, and hope of the families in Cerro Rico, explore the award-winning documentary about Potosí. Knowing these stories is the first step toward transforming lives.
🏆 18 International Awards
Every contribution becomes an opportunity for a child.
Direct donations for education programs.
Books, backpacks, materials, and uniforms.
Used or new functional computers for student learning.
If you travel with Greengo Tours or visit Mr. Taco Café, you contribute directly to local initiatives.
FUNAM was created by Julio César Morales Zambrana, a former miner and tour guide who experienced the reality of Cerro Rico firsthand. Guided by decades of commitment, his goal is to transform tourism into a tool for education, dignity, and real opportunities.
Knowing these stories is the first step to transforming lives. 🌟
extreme conditions, risking their lives daily for a minimum income for their families.
they drop out of school before completing basic education due to lack of financial resources.
mines as porters, some as young as 12-14 years old, facing unimaginable dangers to support their families.
The life expectancy of a miner in Potosí is only 45 years, much lower than the national average, due to respiratory diseases and accidents in the mines.
FUNAM is committed to transparency, accountability, and honest communication. We ensure responsible use of all contributions because trust is built through visible impact.
“Small actions today can change a child’s tomorrow. Together, we can build a better future through education and opportunity.”
FUNAM (Mining–Tourism New Dawn Foundation) is a social initiative dedicated to supporting children and families from mining communities in Potosí and Uyuni, Bolivia.
info@fundaciónfunam.org
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