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Voix Libres is an international humanitarian association, which operates in Bolivia to offer alternatives to child labour in the mines, fields, garbage dumps and streets. Once trained and educated, the young people direct their own projects. Their commitment ensures long-term development.

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The latest from Bolivia

Special award for Voix Libres in Potosí (30.04.2009)

Voix Libres reçoit la distinction de The Regional Governor of Potosí has conferred a special award on Voix Libres in recognition of the work it has been doing for over 10 years to help the poorest of the poor to achieve independence and dignity.

Transparency: Full marks for Voix Libres in external audit (February 2009)

External auditors recently gave Voix Libres a 100% economic and social rating - an outstanding result in Bolivia, where corruption is rife.

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"Vale Un Potosí" Prize for Voix Libres founder (05.03.2009)

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Marianne Sébastien has received the "Vale un Potosí" medal in recognition of the outstanding results Voix Libres has achieved in its sixteen years of working for impoverished mine-workers, street people and families living on refuse tips in Bolivia. Awarded by UNIMPO (Unión de Mujeres Potosinas), the medal is the region’s highest honour.

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The latest from Europe

Voix Libres on TV (28.04.2009)

Marianne Sébastien, president and founder of Voix Libres, and Maud Brischoux, director of Voix Libres France, recently appeared on France 3 Alsace and Alsatic TV, where they explained the association’s pioneering strategies for interest-free micro-credits.

To see these interviews and find out how women working in the mines, or living with their families on the streets or refuse tips of Bolivia start their own businesses, click here.

Read also the last article about Voix Libres: "Marianne Sébastien, la voix du coeur" in the French daily newspaper La Croix.

Next voice training workshops
"Freeing the voice... being sung"

by Marianne Sébastien

Technical and breathing exercises, improvisation, dance and church music will all be covered. Anyone can take part in the workshops: no knowledge of music is required - wanting to sing is enough! To know more...