In Bolivia, the celebration of a baby completing its first year of life is a very big deal. All the family and friends are invited, piñatas are bought, all kids of party favours are prepared. A special cake is ordered and a souvenir t-shirt or hat is designed and printed for each guest to remember the special occasion.

Despite this great celebration, most of the children who come to us do not even know when their birthday is. They don’t remember ever having a party, eating a birthday cake, blowing out candles or receiving a gift.

It has been a great joy for me to see the eyes of the children light up when they celebrate their first birthday with us at Casa Segura. It’s so much fun to buy them presents and make them a birthday cake and just show them how special they are. I love being able to give these wonderful children a First Birthday that they will remember!