By UPF Bolivia
On May 16, 2024, we held a FORUM FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE FAMILY” under the theme “Families with love, the basis of a society in Peace”, in coordination with the Committee on International Policy and Migrant Protection of the Chamber of Deputies, to generate greater awareness about the value and importance of the family as the fundamental nucleus of society and establish ties with Authorities for the expansion of relationships with other institutions.
More than 170 people participated, among whom the National Deputies stood out: Pasceza Quispe and Sabina Condori, PhD career diplomat Patricia Valdez, Indigenous Authorities of CONAMAQ, and senior members of the Evangelical Methodist Church in Bolivia.
The National Representative Pasceza Quispe gave the welcoming words. And then we had a message from the President of UPF South America Dr. Simón Ferabolli for this occasion; and the 3 presentations related to the topic: “Families with love, the basis of a society in Peace” was developed by the National Director of the Parent School, Lic. Gustavo Mejía, Rudy Luis Alberto Arquiri Authority of the Aymara Nations, and Lic. Nely Almanza Secretary General of UPF-Bolivia.
The “FAMILY SCHOOL OF LOVE AND PEACE” award was given to outstanding families:
- Valdez Suxo Family, Senior Members of the Evangelical Methodist Church in Bolivia
- Loza Perez Family Merchant Family With, with 48 Years of Marriage
- Villca Herbas family, family in parental school care.
- Mamani Daza family, exemplary family of the Aymara community.
- Chavez Huaygua Family, Family in care of the Parents’ School
Likewise, 6 new Ambassadors of Peace were appointed:
- Pasceza Quispe Mamani National Deputy
- José Nelson Medrano, District Director of Education
- Patricia Valdez Munguía, Rotary Club Bolivia
- Marcelo Huber García, Professor Specialized in Human Rights
- Rudy Luis Alberto Yampa, Arquiri of Conamaq-Bolivia
- Dr. Ricardo Belzu Director of Day Center for Seniors
Reflection
Participants expressed that the event was very moving, upon hearing the testimonies of the children of the families that received the recognition, who expressed that they wish to have an ideal family, even though their families are not perfect yet. Still, there is a practice of love, service, communication, and gratitude among family members.
This event was also important to remember that in the Aymara culture, the chacha-warmi refers to the complementarity of men and women in the family, which was presented by Mr. Rudy Luis Alberto Yampa, Architect of Conamaq-Bolivia.