News Release

El Alto Municipal Government Receives Donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated a variety of school furniture to the El Alto, Bolivia, municipal government on Tuesday, April 22, as part of a project called “For an Education with a Better Environment.”

The donation, presented by José Luis Escalera Pacheco, second counselor of the Bolivia La Paz El Alto Mission, includes 500 school desks, 500 chairs, and 50 tables. Cristian Tancara Irusta, received the items on behalf of Mayor Mónica Eva Copa Murga.

“This donation will help ensure that our students, especially in District Seven, have the essential furniture needed for a conducive learning environment,” Tancara said. “It is a great contribution to our educational system.”

Municipal officials expressed their appreciation for the contribution, which supports ongoing efforts to strengthen educational infrastructure throughout the city.

Escalera expressed his delight, stating, “We are pleased to support the educational development of El Alto. Our hope is that this contribution helps foster better learning conditions for the students.”

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