Photo journal: Afro-Bolivian family

Teodora suffers from calcium deficiency. She has kidney stones and is in constant discomfort.

Doctors say she needs an operation but the family cannot afford it. She makes traditional herbal remedies to ease her pain.

"I am very worried about her. Her life is in danger. But it is all about money," says Alejandro.

"If you called the hospital now they would charge you to send a vehicle down here. Health is the biggest problem for us. If you haven't got money then you have to go without."