FUNDACIÓNTOTAÍ
PROCLAIMING the Gospel of Jesus Christ                PROVIDING services at a low cost                     PROMOTING integral training of workers
"This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples." John 15:8
In the afternoons I'm out at the local
football pitch,coaching football and
playing with the kids there, most of whom
are extremely poor. Four of the older guys
whom I played with in the under-18s team
four years ago have since trusted in God.
That's what it’s all about!

I was at a Bible study today with one of them and
we talked about Hebrews 12:2, trying to comprehend
what it meant for Christ to 'suffer the cross'. I really feel
so privileged and thankful to be back in Bolivia again.
God is so good!
(speaking in 2008)
Katherine Wilson, Various Areas, UK,
September-November 2010
In my time at FT, I worked in the areas of Community and
Administration.

I had the privilege to live with a Bolivian family, who were
very supportive and encouraging to me, not only in
getting used to the customs, the food and the work but
also in progressing my learning of the Spanish language.  

It is possible to take lessons in Spanish in the centre of
town (a 15-minute bus journey away) and I would advise
this if you have no Spanish language prior to coming to
work at FT.  There are a significant number of English
speakers so the language is not essential however, it is
beneficial for building relationships with the Bolivians who
work in the foundation as well as the children and young
people in the community.

I enjoyed my time in Trinidad and with Fundación Totaí, I
felt very supported by the people around me and
comforted that they felt as frustrated by heat and
mosquitoes as I did!
Matthew Pierce, Medical Student, USA, April 2010
As a fourth year medical student I sought
out Fundación Totaí after hearing that they
offered a month-long rotation for students
such as myself.

Even though my interest is in medicine,
when I arrived at FT I found a wide array of opportunities
and need for skills of all kinds. While living with a
wonderful and generous family I was able to spend time in
the FT clinic as well as various other locations throughout
the city, such as a school for the blind and the downtown
emergency department.

I also spent most afternoons assisting with the youth
basketball teams supported by FT.  This provided me a
unique experience to witness the various branches of FT.
 It was apparent from the very beginning that the main
principle that drives FT is service to others, which has
produced an immeasurable impact on the surrounding
community.  The volunteers and faculty hold themselves
to a high moral standard and have garnered a
well-deserved respect from their peers.  Overall, I could
not have felt more welcome and my time at FT was
unforgettable.  
Mark Connor, Medical Student, USA, Summer 2009
Working for FT was the greatest experience
of my life.

I arrived in Trinidad by myself and I was a
little nervous to say the least. But within just
a few hours of meeting the staff of FT, I
practically felt at home. They are the kindest,
warmest, and most generous people I have ever met. I
made so many friends during my time in Bolivia and I am
still in contact with all of them.

I spent my time working in Health area of FT.  I did daily
rotations, which included pediatrics, general medicine,
and otolaryngology, where I was able to get an extremely
hands-on medical experience. This direct patient contact
which I was allowed to provide has had a profound impact
on my life.

My Spanish was a little rusty when I first arrived, but
everyone at FT was very patient and helped me to
articulate whatever needed to be done or said.  In a very
short amount of time, my Spanish improved by leaps and
bounds to a point where I could confidently converse with
the nurses, staff, or patients regarding all aspects of my
work.