{"id":2852,"date":"2025-11-19T16:00:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T16:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/?p=2852"},"modified":"2026-01-19T17:20:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T17:20:52","slug":"crhf-2025-3rd-quarter-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/es\/crhf-2025-3rd-quarter-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"CRHF 2025 3rd Quarter Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3rd quarter of 2025 continued to be an intense and meaningful period as we served vulnerable populations in Costa Rica and experienced a considerable uptick in migrant families seeking assistance from the Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/crhf-2025-2nd-quarter-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In our last report, <\/a>we highlighted those who make our work possible \u2014 volunteers, private donors, and funding partners. Thanks to them, our impact continues to reach thousands of individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This report focuses on the work being done. We have been adapting our holistic development model across all Foundation functions \u2014 including accounting and reporting \u2014 to ensure transparency and clarity in how resources are allocated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may read more about our model at the link below:<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/poverty-reduction-model-of-development-premdev\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-26-at-13.01.01.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"898\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-26-at-13.01.01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2841\" style=\"width:237px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-26-at-13.01.01.png 896w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-26-at-13.01.01-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-26-at-13.01.01-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-26-at-13.01.01-768x770.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As represented in the spiral image above, the model highlights the \u201crungs\u201d necessary for individuals, families, communities, and nations to reach sustainability \u2014 not only materially, but emotionally and spiritually as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are deeply grateful to all who make this journey possible. Thank you for sharing your resources, compassion, and belief in change. Together \u2014 we are the change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>__________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Volunteers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/16tVDuzEtt\/\">Volunteers are foundational<\/a> to our work. The Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation began with volunteers \u2014 people who recognized their privilege and felt a responsibility to share with empathy and compassion, leading to Right Action. During the rainy season the number of volunteer visitors decreases. We hope to inspire our visitors during the first semester of the year so that they will continue to support our work when they return home during the second half of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-08.53.30.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-08.53.30-926x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2857\" style=\"width:177px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-08.53.30-926x1024.png 926w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-08.53.30-271x300.png 271w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-08.53.30-768x849.png 768w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-08.53.30.png 1022w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A core part of our mission is to foster deeper awareness among visiting groups and individuals so they may make more informed decisions in their future personal and professional lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This quarter, we are delighted to highlight several volunteers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2022&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Over the years, many visiting volunteers have gone on to become successful physicians. Some may remember Dr. Asa Tapley, formerly a volunteer. More recently, Anthoni, who volunteered here for a year, and we are glad to know he is now attending Rutgers Medical School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Megan, one of our first volunteers in the early 90s, dreamed of becoming a neurosurgeon. After a tragic accident that caused nerve damage in her hand, she returned as a physical therapist and continues to serve with compassion and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More recently, we are fortunate enough to have volunteer Jake who applied his interest In medicine to help our Troy University group tabulate health data from 2013 and 2014 to determine quality of life. With the information we get we can work with the health staff at La Carpio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2022&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cat, a journalist from Wisconsin, spent a month with us, coordinating her stay to support the Michigan State University medical group. She provided essential translation services in La Carpio and later interviewed families in R\u00edo Torres. She is currently trying to do some follow up work for us.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2022&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shaye, from Chicago, returned after visiting previously with a volunteer group. She recently graduated high school and is teaching English, supporting administrative tasks, and inspiring others through her example. She has also created quite a support network back home \u2014 sharing messages of compassion, courage, and responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2022&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dr. Joe, Nikola, and their son, along with Dr. Pat, continue to be some of our most committed supporters, returning consistently to help families and provide health services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2022&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lars from Sweden also joined us during the last few months. He spend a couple weeks in La Carpio learning about our programs and getting his Spanish back to fluent. COnsidering his extensive volunteer experience in remote parts of Indonesia, we thought it of great support for him to also spend time with our indigenous friends in Amubri. He worked in education and on the new Library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>__________<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Food &amp; Water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Food Bank program, supported by Auto Mercado and additional partners, continues providing one of the most essential resources: nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 1,000 people per week benefit from this program. It is fully self-sustainable and has become one of our most successful social micro-enterprises \u2014 run by local collaborators from La Carpio.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.03.20-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.03.20-1-1024x684.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2861\" style=\"width:248px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.03.20-1-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.03.20-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.03.20-1-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.03.20-1.png 1444w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We serve single-parent households, seniors, people with disabilities, and recently a growing number of refugee returnees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our distributions include fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and occasionally desserts. Beyond food, we are building healthy families, resilient communities, and long-term independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This quarter we also continued hosting pop-up soup kitchens for people living on the streets of San Jos\u00e9 \u2014 especially during cold rainy periods. This need has grown in connection with regional refugee challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>__________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Housing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rainy season brings serious challenges \u2014 fires caused by electrical shorts, flooding, and landslides. We evaluate each case on site and ask families to collaborate in creating feasible, shared-responsibility solutions. Projects may include building retaining walls, structural reinforcement, improved drainage, and accessibility improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.04.43.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"742\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.04.43.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2862\" style=\"width:290px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.04.43.png 742w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.04.43-273x300.png 273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A major emergency occurred in the R\u00edo Torres community, where families continue to face flooding and risk during heavy rains. We provided food, shelter, and safety \u2014 as formal emergency support from local institutions was unavailable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A long-term solution requires relocating eight families. The estimated cost is $250,000 (approximately $30,000 per home). We currently have $45,000 pledged and are seeking sponsors to complete the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also continue offering rent relief to families \u2014 particularly single mothers \u2014 facing temporary crises. Illness, medical expenses, and school-related challenges during the rainy season often disrupt already fragile budgets. Our food bank, education support, and wraparound assistance help break these cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>__________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our chiropractic partners from Minnesota continue returning to provide relief and care. Children have also built strong bonds with the family, engaging in fun and educational activities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.17.48.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.17.48.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2865\" style=\"width:234px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.17.48.png 852w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.17.48-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.17.48-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We have been working with partners at Troy University to digitize 20-year-old medical records from our former La Carpio clinic. This database \u2014 paired with new community health data \u2014 may reveal valuable long-term trends for public health research.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We provided resources to ensure that our beneficiaries could have a healthy and happy rainy season wihc tends to bring the flu and other diseases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>__________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Health Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We continue offering workshops on nutrition, disease prevention, hygiene, women\u2019s health, and mental well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A major challenge remains the culturally normalized heavy-carbohydrate diet (rice, beans, potatoes, pasta), particularly for individuals with diabetes and prediabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women\u2019s support groups continue offering emotional support, education, and access to resources, especially for single mothers and refugees.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.19.27-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.19.27-1-1024x631.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2867\" style=\"width:344px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.19.27-1-1024x631.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.19.27-1-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.19.27-1-768x473.png 768w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.19.27-1.png 1494w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our youth curriculum includes hygiene, healthy habits, emotional literacy, relationships, and self-advocacy skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are also happy to announce that Amigos Eye Care has committed to visiting us again in 2026 to provide vital eye care for our populations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>__________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>La Carpio<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our three centers \u2014 Montessori, Centro Modelo, and La Libertad \u2014 continue supporting children and adolescents in La Carpio.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.08.30.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.08.30-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2864\" style=\"width:370px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.08.30-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.08.30-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.08.30-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.08.30-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.08.30.png 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2022&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Montessori Center serves ages 7\u201318 with English, tutoring, science, art, theater, and volunteer-led learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2022&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Centro Modelo continues graduating 4- and 5-year-olds every semester. Thanks to volunteers and Teacher Gloria, the newly organized space now reflects our updated educational model.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.07.14.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.07.14-1024x546.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2863\" style=\"width:418px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.07.14-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.07.14-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.07.14-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.07.14-1536x819.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.07.14.png 1612w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>On the first floor, Teacher Marisol leads the new Centro Tecnol\u00f3gico La Carpio, featuring 8 computer stations and support from Universidad Latina. Enrollment is expected to reach 150 students per semester, offering skills in typing, digital literacy, Microsoft Office, and basic design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2022&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; La Libertad Center continues serving lunches and offering one of the few green community spaces \u2014 while providing safety and stability to families living in highly vulnerable areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Indigenous<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are also restarting work with indigenous communities in Talamanca \u2014 supporting adolescents, building classrooms, promoting literacy, and renovating a building into a community library and cultural learning space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>English Classes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.23.54.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"814\" height=\"892\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.23.54.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2868\" style=\"width:258px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.23.54.png 814w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.23.54-274x300.png 274w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.23.54-768x842.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We are expanding English programs to ensure graduating students have competitive employment skills \u2014 especially in tourism and call center sectors. Through \u201cPizza &amp; English\u201d, we motivate participation and demonstrate the practical value of language learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>___________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SME &amp; Capacity Building<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We continue supporting women and refugee families returning from migration journeys with entrepreneurial tools rather than dependency. Micro-enterprises this quarter include pastry preparation, salon skills, knitting, assistant teaching training, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.00.30.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.00.30-1024x957.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2859\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.00.30-1024x957.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.00.30-300x280.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.00.30-768x718.png 768w, https:\/\/www.crhf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-09.00.30.png 1044w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We also worked with grandmothers (\u201cabuelas\u201d) to produce artisan items with volunteers \u2014 strengthening cultural pride, skills, and economic empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>__________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Empathy, Compassion &amp; Right Action<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our work is grounded in empathy \u2014 imagining life in another person\u2019s circumstances \u2014 and compassion \u2014 acting to alleviate suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We teach and model Right Action: small daily acts of responsibility and kindness that create meaningful ripple effects in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>__________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call to Action<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we look ahead to 2026, we invite individuals and groups to join us during winter, spring, and summer break programs. Volunteers may stay from one day to six months \u2014 combining meaningful service with Costa Rica\u2019s natural and cultural beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our recurring donors provide stability and allow us to plan long-term. As we approach our 30-year anniversary in 2027, we thank you for sustaining this mission, especially during a time of global cuts in humanitarian funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>__________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Casa Quetzal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Casa Quetzal continues developing into a vibrant space for reflection, learning, and cultural exchange. Volunteers enjoy the land, fresh air, and shared meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A gravel road and a caretaker\u2019s home have now been completed. We are thrilled to announce a confirmed group for 2026 that will help further develop the Center into a hub for indigenous knowledge, sustainability, and experiential learning. The JD Sheth Foundation, which works in Latin America and Africa, will be the first large group of 15 to stay with us at the center. They will be building an indigenous traditional hut for meetings and other activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We invite individuals and groups interested in participating or supporting this project to reach out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>__________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we continue forward on this shared journey, we know the world feels uncertain for many. 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