A home and a plan for young men leaving care
In Bolivia, young people must leave their care center at 18. Pneuma gives them a home, training and mentors while they learn to live on their own.
- Christian ministry
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit · EIN 93-3437623
- Supported by churches in the U.S.
Three steps toward independence
Move in and learn
The young men settle into the house, join the academies, look for work and learn to run a home.
Plan for life
With a mentor, each one makes a life plan, saves, and builds steady habits at work or school.
Live on their own
They move into their own place. We stay in touch and keep walking with them.
Why we teach, not just provide
After years in an institution, many young men have never made a budget, applied for a job or made a big decision alone. The academies give them that practice.
- Transformation Academy: purpose, emotions, decisions and everyday life skills
- Business Academy: money, work and how to start something of their own
What we do
Transition House
A home where young men leaving care live for a season while they study, work and get ready for life on their own.
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Mental Health Missions
Christian counseling and workshops for children and staff in care centers, and for pastors and church leaders.
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“Surrender – Connect – Listen. That is something you can build a life on.”Orlando Ramírez, psychologist and founder
Living at the house today
Freddy
Finished high school at night. Wants to study education.
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Fernando
Studying computer systems.
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José
Learning to code. Has a natural ear for English.
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Gabriel
Bakes the house bread every three days.
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Edson
Story coming soon.
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John Kevin
Working to finish high school.
Read his story →Recent photos
What it costs to walk with them
Food, transport and education for one young man.
Rent for the transition house.
One counseling session through Mental Health Missions.
In December the house moves to downtown Cochabamba, closer to jobs, shops and our church. Read the latest update →
Letters from Cochabamba
Ministry Update: July 2025
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Read more →Summer 2025 Newsletter
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Read more →Ministry Update: March 2025
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