✨ Team Tuesday Spotlight: Harold – The Steady Hand ✨![]()
From coming to the Foundation as a youth to becoming one of our most reliable and calm leaders, Harold’s journey is one of resilience, quiet strength, and heart. 💪💜 Read how he’s grown with CRHF, leads with humility, and balances work, study, and big dreams for the future.![]()
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👉 Link in bio: www.crhf.org/team-tuesday-spotlight-harold-the-steady-hand/ ![]()
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We just uploaded the 2025 Year End Report to the website. Thanks to all our supporters and friends who makes this dream possible!![]()
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You can read it at the following link: ![]()
Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation
www.crhf.org
2025 was another productive year with extensive work centered on the Model of Poverty Reduction in food, housing, health & education.
Throwback Thursday 💻![]()
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Today’s Throwback Thursday continues our series of computer memories. Our 2004 Year-End Report was very likely written on the iconic green Mac—an early tool that supported the documentation of our growing work.![]()
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The 2004 report, available on the CRHF.org website, highlights the international support that made our programs possible that year. Contributions came from volunteers and partners across multiple countries, as well as from academic institutions whose students and faculty supported educational, community development, and health initiatives in Costa Rica. This early collaboration laid the groundwork for the impact CRHF continues to have today.![]()
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You can find all our reports from 2004 forward on our website.![]()
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Meet Alcides 💙![]()
Alcides is one of our beloved collaborators. At 45 years old, he’s learning to read—showing incredible courage and determination every day.![]()
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This photo captures Alcides with a group of children he fosters. He is a wonderful substitute dad, caring for them with patience, love, and commitment. Their strong bond speaks for itself, and the kids are thriving under his care.
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Meet Alcides Antonio López — a pillar of strength, service, and leadership in our community. From food distribution to volunteer coordination, Alcides gives his all every day.![]()
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“The Foundation is my family, my home, and my purpose.”![]()
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👉 Read his full story:![]()
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📚✏️ Back to School Support in La Carpio ✏️📚![]()
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With the school year just around the corner, many parents are preparing to buy the supplies required by the Ministry of Education. For some families, this can be an incredibly difficult time—sometimes even forcing a choice between purchasing school supplies or putting food on the table.![]()
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At the Foundation, we work to ease this burden by providing discounted—and in some cases free—school supplies to families in La Carpio.![]()
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🎒 We start by purchasing supplies for 30 children![]()
💰 Each supply bag costs ₡6,000![]()
🤝 Families who can contribute pay ₡3,000![]()
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✨ Total impact: 52 children receive school supplies![]()
💛 Total cost: ₡180,000![]()
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👉 You can help us reach even more children.![]()
Your donation helps cover the cost of school supplies so no child has to start the school year unprepared.![]()
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🔗 Donate today and make a difference.![]()
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Every contribution—big or small—helps keep kids in school and focused on learning.
Throwback Thursday 💚💻![]()
The iconic green bubble Mac!![]()
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We still remember buying this computer brand new in Costa Rica. Around this time, LAN entered the scene and we started using Excel sheets, digitizing our data, year-end reports, and more.![]()
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It was also right when volunteers built our first website—and suddenly, between word of mouth and the internet, we began welcoming thousands of volunteers each year.![]()
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From humble beginnings to big impact… we were on a roll 🚀![]()
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✨ #TeamTuesday Spotlight: Milagro ✨![]()
Kindness, resilience, and service in action. 💛![]()
Meet Milagro and learn how she brings kindness for all to our community every day.![]()
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👉 Read her story: www.crhf.org/team-tuesday-spotlight-milagros-kindess-for-all/![]()
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Team Tuesday Spotlight: Milagro - Kindness For All -
www.crhf.org
Meet Milagro, a stalwart supporter of the Foundation, who brings dancing and smiles to everyone she meets through the food program.
The 4th quarter newsletter is up on our blog. A lot going on. We were especially delighted to celebrate the holidays with our different program beneficiaries. ![]()
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Click the link below to read more:
CRHF 2025 4th Quarter Newsletter -
www.crhf.org
The 2025 4th Quarter Newsletter highlights the CRHF benefits to the Costa Rica population thanks to our volunteers, supporters and donors.
A huge thanks to everyone who organized this! It’s a huge help for the community ❤️👟🥿👠👞🥾
#TBT Throwback Thursday 💾✨![]()
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Let’s rewind to the early 90’s—when dial-up ruled, that iconic internet sound filled the room, and here in Costa Rica we officially started communicating with our supporters up north via email 📧![]()
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Who remembers the Macintosh Plus? 🙋♀️🙋♂️![]()
This beauty is the very computer we used when the foundation was officially founded in 1997. Talk about humble (and bulky!) beginnings 😄![]()
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If you come visit us in Casa Quetzal, you’ll get to see this classic—and a few other relics—from the many years we’ve been serving the Costa Rican community.![]()
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One thing that hasn’t changed? 💚![]()
Our belief in responsible, thoughtful, and compassionate use of technology. Now more than ever, how we use tech really matters.![]()
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And just wait… next up we’ll be pulling out the original iMac we used after this one 👀![]()
You know the one—the clear green plastic shell 😍![]()
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📚✨ They Wrote Their First Book in English! ✨📚![]()
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Our grand language experiment was a beautiful success. The kids in La Carpio chose a book written in English, and our volunteers read it to them entirely in English. Then came the challenge: the children retold the story in Spanish, using what they understood, remembered, and imagined.![]()
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Each child created their own little book, sharing the story in their own words and drawings. Through this activity, they experienced what it feels like to step into a new language—listening closely, interpreting meaning, and building confidence along the way.![]()
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A powerful reminder that language learning is about curiosity, courage, and creativity 💛![]()
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Thanks to @uconn students for their support!![]()
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Meet Doña Antonia, lovingly known as “Abuela,” the heart behind the meals that nourish our team and volunteers every day. Her resilience, faith, and generosity embody the spirit of community in Costa Rica. We are grateful to have her as part of the CRHF family. 💜![]()
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You can read her story at the link below.![]()
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Team Tuesday Spotlight: Doña Antonia — The Heart of CRHF -
www.crhf.org
Meet Doña Antonia, the heart of the CRHF. Her story of resilience reflects life, community, and hope in Costa Rica.
Sharing Indigenous Traditional Knowledge & Culture 🤎![]()
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We were honored to share indigenous traditional knowledge, history, and culture with our friends from @flaglercollege. Thank you for your visit and for the respectful, attentive, and open-hearted way you engaged with our community.![]()
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Meaningful exchanges like these help preserve ancestral wisdom, strengthen cultural understanding, and build bridges across cultures. We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn together and look forward to continuing these connections.![]()
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📚 My Book Is My Friend – Literature and Arts Program![]()
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This week, our My Book Is My Friend Literature Program reached a remote Indigenous community in the Upper Chirripó Cabécar region. We are continuing to strengthen our teaching around the importance of writing and reading comprehension, helping children build skills that support learning and self-expression.![]()
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A heartfelt thank you to Teacher Betty, who jumped right in to coach the children in their theater group. The students proudly presented “The Boy in the Rainforest,” a beautiful story that highlights the richness of nature and the joy of gratitude.![]()
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As happens everywhere, proud parents captured the moment on their phones, recording their children’s performance with big smiles and even bigger hearts. Moments like these remind us why access to education and creative expression matters so much. 🌿📖![]()
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✨ Seguimos trabajando por nuestra comunidad ✨![]()
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Con colaboración y compromiso, hemos logrado llevar adelante importantes acciones que fortalecen y apoyan a nuestra comunidad:![]()
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🧹 Jornadas de limpieza comunitaria![]()
🤝 Entrega de donaciones a las personas más vulnerables![]()
📘 Clases de inglés![]()
💻 Clases de computación![]()
🧺 Entrega de canastas básicas a madres colaboradoras![]()
🚌 Transporte para entrenamientos y partidos![]()
🩹 Kits de primeros auxilios![]()
💧 Entrega de líquidos hidratantes![]()
🥪 Meriendas![]()
🍕 Pizza party![]()
📖 Alfabetización![]()
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👉 Y muy pronto…![]()
🎨 Clases de arte![]()
♻️ Programa de reciclaje y limpieza de calles![]()
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🙏 Gracias a la Fundación Humanitaria, a todos sus voluntarios, y a la valiosa colaboración de EBI, por hacer posible cada una de estas iniciativas que generan un impacto real.![]()
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💙 Juntos seguimos construyendo oportunidades.![]()
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After a much-needed holiday break, we’re back to our regular schedule 🎉![]()
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As we begin the year, we’re reflecting on the wonderful Christmas celebrations we hosted for our youth beneficiaries. Nearly 2,000 children and family members were part of these joyful moments filled with love, laughter, and community.![]()
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One highlight was our special celebration with our friends with special needs at Parque La Sabana—complete with gifts, snacks and meals, pool time, playtime, board games, reading time, and moments for reflection. It was truly a day to remember ❤️![]()
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Our heartfelt thanks go out to the incredible supporters and partners who made this magical season possible for so many families. Your generosity created memories that will last far beyond the holidays.![]()
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More from our Christmas celebrations coming soon… ✨![]()
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Come to Costa Rica. 🌴![]()
Enjoy breathtaking views.![]()
Give back to the community.![]()
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Volunteering is one of the most rewarding ways to truly immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture while making a meaningful impact.![]()
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👉 Learn more at the link and volunteer with us.![]()
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www.crhf.org/the-power-of-one-how-volunteers-change-lives-including-their-own/
✨ Happy Holidays & Happy New Year! ✨![]()
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As we close out this year, we want to say thank you to everyone who supported, believed in, and walked alongside us throughout 2025. Your generosity, time, and trust make our work possible and help us continue sharing hope and building brighter futures. ❤️![]()
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We wish you and your loved ones peace, joy, and prosperity in 2026. May the new year bring health, kindness, and many reasons to celebrate.![]()
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Gracias por compartir nuestro sueño. 💫
#TBT Throwback Thursday to the inauguration of the clinic in Punta Lanza, Reserva Indígena Cabecar. We completed it in 2022 and inaugurated it in 2024. Thanks to the Japanese Embassy for funding this project to improve the basic infrastructure for the Cabecar. ![]()
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Did you know of all the indigenous groups in Costa Rica, the Cabecar are the most impoverished, with data showing %90 living in poverty.
We are a reading culture. We start every day with a book and then we share what we learn. 📖🤓![]()
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#TeamTuesday 🐾![]()
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On Tuesdays we’re (re)introducing the incredible team of collaborators who make all of our work possible.![]()
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For today’s highlight, meet the magnificent Princess 👑 — the dog who thinks she’s a cat and proudly serves as the Director of CRHF.![]()
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By her side is Alcides, her devoted personal servant, ensuring she lives a life truly fit for her royal name.![]()
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Because behind every strong nonprofit… there’s a little humor, a lot of heart, and at least one four-legged boss. 💙🐶![]()
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🍽️ La Libertad Hot Lunch Program 💛![]()
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Every day, we provide hot, nutritious meals to youth in La Libertad, one of the most impoverished areas of La Carpio. For many of these children and teens, this meal is the most reliable source of nourishment they receive each day.![]()
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Through our program, an average of 40 youth enjoy a variety of healthy, balanced, and fun meals that support their growth, learning, and well-being.![]()
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This program is made possible through our Food Bank initiative, with the generous support of @automercadocostarica . Their partnership helps ensure that no child has to learn or grow on an empty stomach.![]()
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✨ Together, we are nurturing bodies, strengthening communities, and investing in brighter futures.![]()
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We stopped by today to check on the renovation of the old priest’s home as we transform it into a community center and library. The materials have arrived, the space is cleared, and now we’re eagerly waiting for the work team to begin.![]()
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This building has an incredible story—its solid cement walls were built by German priests who arrived here in the 1950s after WWII. The structure has held strong for decades, and the original wooden floors are beautiful pieces of history that we’re committed to rescuing and restoring.![]()
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Excited to see this space come back to life for the community. ❤️📚🏡![]()
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🎄✨ Centro Modelo Christmas Party ✨🎄![]()
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Today we celebrated Christmas with our beautiful group of four-year-olds at Centro Modelo. It wasn’t a fancy party — but it was overflowing with love for these little ones. ❤️![]()
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A huge thank-you to Gloria, who painted the room, coordinated the food and gifts, and even brought in the sweetest clown to entertain the children. 🎨🎁🤡![]()
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I was honored to be the featured speaker and shared five simple tips for living a healthy life with the kids. We ended our time together holding hands and making a promise to protect and care for one another. 🤝💞![]()
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“And then it hit me… we built this building more than 20 years ago, when the mothers of these children were the same age their little ones are today. 🥹 How many bright young lives have begun their educational journey with CRHF? What a blessing.”![]()
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Here’s to another generation growing in love, safety, and possibility. 🌟![]()
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🎉⚽ Birthday Celebrations with Team Rescate! ⚽🎉![]()
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Every month, our Rescate soccer team comes together to celebrate our birthday boys!![]()
Each player receives a birthday cake and a canasta básica to take home and share with their family. ❤️![]()
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These small moments of joy help strengthen our sense of community, teamwork, and gratitude.![]()
Happy birthday to this month’s stars! 🎂![]()
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✨ Holiday spirit is in full swing! ✨![]()
The kids are busy creating their typical holiday crafts, filling our space with color, creativity, and joy.![]()
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We’re also looking forward to one of our favorite annual traditions — the yearly serenade we share with the dedicated staff of the local clinic. Their service to our community inspires us every day, and this is our small way of saying thank you. ❤️🎶![]()
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Our English and computer class kids had a wonderful day at the local swim park! 🏊♀️✨![]()
This special outing was their reward for achieving 100% attendance for twelve straight weeks — an incredible commitment we’re so proud of.![]()
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As part of their reflection time, each student shared something new they learned during the program. 💬💡![]()
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Marisol leading the group in one of Eco Camp’s favorite mindfulness exercises:![]()
lying on the grass and playing with the clouds. ☁️💚![]()
A simple reminder to breathe, imagine, and connect with nature.![]()
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🇨🇷✨ Costa Rica Celebrates Peace![]()
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Today, Costa Rica honors one of its most defining and inspiring decisions—Día de la Abolición del Ejército, the day our military was officially abolished in 1948.![]()
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Instead of investing in war, our nation chose to invest in education, health, and human dignity. That legacy lives on in classrooms, community centers, clinics, and programs that empower those most in need.![]()
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At the Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation, we carry that spirit forward every day—believing that peace is built through opportunity, compassion, and justice, not conflict.![]()
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🕊️ Today, we celebrate a country that leads with humanity—and we recommit ourselves to helping families, children, and communities thrive.![]()
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💜 From all of us at CRHF, thank you for supporting peace in action.![]()
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Our kids are writing to their new penpals in Minnesota! ✍️📝✉️📬![]()
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Thanks to the Quiropráctico group, we are creating international friendships, just like the times before social media and internet. ![]()
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✨ This is the real way to make tamales! ✨![]()
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With the holiday season upon us, tamales are a traditional and delicious food cooked during these times to celebrate — and few experiences compare to watching them made the authentic way.![]()
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One of the true highlights of our trip to Amubri was having the privilege of watching Doña Petra prepare traditional tamales — Bribri style. In the video, you’ll see the full process as she explains each step in the Bribri language, honoring a recipe and method passed down through generations.![]()
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And of course, there was a surprise moment…![]()
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“I wasn’t so thrilled when I realized the delicious-looking chunks of meat being tucked into the leaves came from a pig we had seen and heard the night before.” — Gail 🐖😅![]()
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It’s a reminder of the cycle of life, the connection between land, food, culture, and gratitude.![]()
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🌿🍃 These aren’t just tamales — they’re tradition, identity, and love.![]()
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🌿✨ What an honor! ✨🌿![]()
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Last week, we were welcomed by two wonderful expat groups in the beautiful town of Grecia. Their kindness and spirit of community were felt deeply.![]()
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We were especially moved to take part in an art auction honoring a dear friend and longtime supporter of the Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation — an incredibly talented artist whose work and heart continue to touch lives. The pieces auctioned were his own creations, a beautiful testament to the legacy he leaves behind.![]()
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💛 Thank you for the inspiration, the friendship, and the lasting mark you’ve made.![]()
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Together, we remember. Together, we continue the work.![]()
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🌿 Teacher Tuesday 💜![]()
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Teaching isn’t just about delivering information — it’s about patience, presence, and understanding the pace of every learner.![]()
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A great teacher knows that growth doesn’t always happen instantly. Sometimes the most powerful learning takes place quietly, gradually, and unpredictably — long after the lesson ends.![]()
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Today, we celebrate the teachers who:![]()
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✨ Notice the child who needs just a little more time![]()
✨ Celebrate effort — not perfection![]()
✨ Stay steady even when progress feels slow![]()
✨ Believe in students before they believe in themselves![]()
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Your patience is not just a skill — it’s a gift.![]()
A gift that nurtures confidence, resilience, and curiosity in every learner you touch.![]()
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From everyone at the Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation, thank you for showing up, not just to teach — but to guide, encourage, and trust the process.![]()
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💜 You are shaping futures, one quiet moment at a time.![]()
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Our Quiropráctico crew with the assistance of Jake set up a virtual call for the Montessori youth and Angeli to talk to students in Minnesota! This is their first encounter in what we hope to create a shared world for both communities. ![]()
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Hot lunch programa for the Rio Torres. Rainy day with a fresh healthy warm meal for the soul. ![]()
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We've just uploaded the 2025 3rd Q Update on the Blog. Read it here :
CRHF 2025 3rd Quarter Newsletter -
www.crhf.org
Volunteers CRHF 2025 3rd Quarter Newsletter November 19, 2025 Gail Nystrom Introduction The 3rd quarter of 2025 continued to be an intense and meaningful period as we served vulnerable populations and...
As the volunteer season starts to pick up again, and the sun starts to dry out the rain, we started by providing health medical and dental checks for our beneficiaries. We also welcomed back the La Carpio quiropráctico crew. How blessed are we!⚕️![]()
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This is the sign you’ve been waiting for, start planning and we’ll see you here! ❤️![]()
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Lovely donations from kind people. Today we picked up 1,000 face masks from @colchonesjiron . Thanks to their kind donation we will have face masks for our clinic days, during any unforeseen events, and to share with other local organizations. ![]()
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We’ve been doing a lot of donation drives, and have gotten all kinds of beautiful gifts. We can wait to share them with our community of beneficiaries. Now to sort it all out and send things where they need to go.
🌿 Montessori and Adolescence 🌿![]()
Maria Montessori described adolescence as a “sensitive period for social consciousness.”![]()
During these years, young people are driven to find their place in the world — to contribute meaningfully, understand justice, and develop independence.![]()
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🧠 When we guide adolescents through real experiences — community projects, creative work, or mentoring younger children — we support their natural search for identity and purpose.![]()
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✨ Adolescents don’t just need to be taught — they need to be trusted, respected, and given the chance to make a difference.![]()
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🐾 During our recent visit to Amubri, the Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation team joined the biannual neuter and spay clinic.![]()
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We spent the day comforting nervous animals and their families as they waited for their turn, and helped soothe the pets waking up after surgery. ❤️![]()
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It was inspiring to see how loved and well cared for the local animals are — a beautiful reflection of the compassion within this community. 🌿![]()
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It’s Teacher Tuesday, and here’s something you might not know:![]()
Teachers make around 1,500 decisions a day — from how to explain a concept, to when to offer encouragement, to how to spark curiosity in every student.![]()
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That means teachers are not just educators — they’re leaders, mentors, and decision-makers who shape minds and futures one thoughtful moment at a time. 💜![]()
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At the Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation, we honor your strength, resilience, and creativity — especially during challenging times. Thank you for continuing to show up, adapt, and inspire. 🌱![]()
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🌿 Creative Learning in Amubri 🌿![]()
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On our recent visit to our beloved Amubri Indigenous community, we worked with the children to create two beautiful diorama projects. Using simple materials at hand, they built a lush green jungle and a fiery dinosaur world — all from their imagination! 🦕🌴![]()
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It was inspiring to see how alert, focused, and engaged the children became during this creative and hands-on activity. Moments like these remind us how powerful learning through play and imagination can be. 💚![]()
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🌸 Our Abuelas in Action 🌸![]()
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Our amazing abuelas have been hard at work on their sewing projects — getting ready for the 2026 season! Visitors will soon find a beautiful variety of handmade arts and crafts available in our shop.![]()
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Recently, one of our volunteers introduced a new loom weaving project, and the results are incredible! The abuelas are now creating these beautiful, durable bags completely from scratch — a perfect blend of creativity and empowerment. 💪🧵![]()
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This project is more than just art — it’s a new skill, a new opportunity, and a new source of income. A true win-win!![]()
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👜 Look for these unique bags in our shop during your next visit.![]()
Who knows… maybe they’ll be available online and internationally next? 🤔🌍![]()
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We’re working on another major project — one that could mark a new beginning for some of the most vulnerable families in the Río Torres area.![]()
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After the recent landslide that destroyed a family’s home, the urgency to take action has never been greater. With growing support and interest, we’re determined to make this dream a reality — safe, secure, and dignified housing for those who need it most.![]()
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💜 Want to be part of this transformation?![]()
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A heartfelt thank you to Automercado supermarket for their generous donation! 💜 Thanks to their support, we’re able to provide quality food and nourishment to many different populations in need.![]()
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This rainy day distribution reached some of the most vulnerable members of our community — people who make their homes on the streets of San José. Even through the drizzle, there was warmth, care, and dignity in every shared meal. 🌧️🍲![]()
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Together, we’re proving that compassion shines brightest on cloudy days.![]()
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Teacher Angelica shows how we use our Montesori materials to teach our students.![]()
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We want our kids to learn about the world outside La Carpio — and what better way than through newspaper clippings! 📰✨![]()
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Each week, our young learners explore real stories from around the world. They practice reading, thinking critically, and even take their first steps into the exciting world of investigative reporting! 💡👀![]()
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These simple clippings spark big conversations, new dreams, and curious minds ready to make a difference.![]()
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When it rains, we make art. Rainy days in Costa Rica, everything turns green, it cools off and the kids come inside to learn, play and do art. ![]()
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Heavy rains recently caused a landslide that destroyed a home in Rio Torres, La Carpio. Miraculously, the five children and adult living there were unharmed.![]()
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We are preparing an emergency housing project and will share budget and design details soon.![]()
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If you would like to support this initiative, please contact us via email or DM. Please keep the Rio Torres community in your thoughts and prayers.![]()
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We will be setting up a fundraiser in the coming days. ![]()
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🍽️ La Libertad Hot Meal Program 🌿![]()
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In one of La Carpio’s most impoverished areas, this program offers youth not just a healthy meal, but a safe space to grow, learn, and connect. 💚![]()
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Our backyard is one of the few green spaces and playgrounds in the community — a place where kids can simply be kids. 🌳🎈![]()
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Local women collaborate with the youth, ensuring ongoing guidance and support as they grow into adulthood. This is one of our longest-running programs, and we’re proud to have watched so many babies grow into adults now giving back to their community and a prosperous society. 🙌💫![]()
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Watch how happy and excited the kids are, in part knowing the delicious food is being served!![]()
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Thank you to all the teachers in the world. We cherish the work you do. With our new series we hope to inspire and motivate teachers to continue their journeys in education in spite of the challenges we face. Thank you, we see you, we hear we , we are here for you. ❤️👩🏽🏫👨🏼🏫🧑🏻🏫📚📖🍎![]()
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Feliz cumpleaños a Doña Giselle! Gracias por todos sus años de dedicación y sacrificio en nombre de mejorar la vida de tantas personas! Continuamos con el sueño que hemos hecho realidad, gracias ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Today’s Throwback Thursday takes us back to our Year-End Report Archives of 2010 — that’s 15 years ago! 🎉![]()
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This story features one of our dear volunteer friends 💕 who, after spending time with the Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation, returned home and fundraised enough to buy two homes 🏠🏠 for families in need.![]()
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The houses by the river 🌊 in La Carpio have always been one of our greatest challenges. Even today, we continue working with supporters and volunteers 🤝 to find sustainable, long-term solutions 🌱 for this impoverished area.![]()
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Gratitude to everyone who has been part of this journey — your compassion continues to make a difference. 💙✨![]()
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They’re learning so fast! 💻✨![]()
From one-finger typing to inventing tables — what an incredible journey! 🙌![]()
They have such a great teacher, Josseling, and we’re so grateful for @ulatina_cr TCU’s wonderful support. 💜 #EducationForAll #TCU #LearningTogether #CostaRicanHumanitarianFoundation
First day of pizza party English classes. They already read and composed their own sentences!![]()
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Computers, colors and letters, all in a week’s youth development work. The Montessori provides for a stimulating and healthy environment for the youth of La Carpio. ![]()
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✨ We’re publishing another exciting blog series! ✨![]()
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We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported us throughout more than three decades of service. Every donation, every word of encouragement, every bit of belief in our mission has carried us forward. 💙![]()
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And to those considering joining our community of supporters—thank you in advance. Together, you are helping us strengthen and expand our mission so we can continue carrying on with hope and impact. 🌍💫![]()
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It’s for the algorithms too 😉![]()
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#Community #Gratitude #Support #CRHF
How Your Donation Transforms Lives in Costa Rica Vol. 1 -
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Discover how your gift supports families across coastal, rural and urban communities in Costa Rica. Donate now and help us share the dream.
Our kids made their own lunch today. They had cheese, bologne, lettuce, bread, ketchup and mayonaise. All in English.![]()
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#ngo #costarica #nonprofit #LaCarpio #foundation #englishlearning #education #humanitarianfoundation #socialcause
🌱 Adolescent Insight of the Week 🌱![]()
Adolescence is a powerful period of transformation. Just as the first six years lay the foundation for life, the adolescent years build identity, independence, and social responsibility.![]()
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🧠 During this stage, the brain is still developing—especially in areas linked to decision-making and self-regulation. At the same time, teens are seeking purpose, belonging, and opportunities to contribute.![]()
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✨ When adolescents are offered respect, meaningful work, and guidance—not just control—they are more likely to grow into confident, empathetic, and capable adults.![]()
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#Adolescence #humandevelopment #montessoriadolescence #costaricanhumanitarianfoundation
We were so happy to have Fatima visit on Independence Day. We have shared this day with her for more than 20 years!
🇨🇷✨ Independence Day with a Dream ✨🇨🇷![]()
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Our loving CRHF Montessori and Centro Modelo kids proudly led the Independence Day parade in La Carpio! 💙❤️![]()
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This year, our little ones dressed as what they dream of becoming when they grow up—police officers 👮♂️, firefighters 🚒, nurses and doctors 🩺, construction workers 👷, butterflies 🦋, and more.![]()
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We were also so happy to have our new Venezuelan students join us in this beautiful celebration of culture, hope, and unity. 🌎💛![]()
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At CRHF, every child’s dream matters—and together we are building a brighter future. 💫![]()
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🇨🇷✨ ¡Feliz Día de la Independencia, Costa Rica! ✨🇨🇷![]()
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Ayer celebramos con orgullo nuestra libertad, nuestra historia y sobre todo, nuestra gente. En la Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation, creemos que la verdadera independencia también significa acceso a la educación, salud, vivienda digna y oportunidades para todos. 💙🤍❤️![]()
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Sigamos construyendo juntos un país más justo, solidario y lleno de esperanza.![]()
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#DíaDeLaIndependencia #costarica #crhf #15DeSeptiembre #puravida
🌟 Volunteer Highlight 🌟![]()
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Our Chi-Town volunteers stepped up to the plate and delivered a bunk bed 🛏️ to two lovely young girls! They were so excited and even helped build it themselves 💙✨![]()
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With Green Season (and tourism low season) upon us, we’ve been leaning on our amazing individual volunteers—and they’ve truly shown up.![]()
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Meet Jake, who’s spending a year with us while preparing for med school; his girlfriend Mia, who joined in during her visit; and Shaye, who just graduated high school and is giving back before starting her next academic chapter. All three from Chicago 🇺🇸 (must be something in the water 💧) teamed up with Harold + Francisco to make this delivery possible 🙌![]()
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We’re so honored to have such joyful, caring friends who take time to share in our work and community 💚![]()
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✨ Want to be part of stories like this? Join our volunteer program and make a difference while experiencing Costa Rica 🌎🌴![]()
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📩 Visit CRHF.ORG to get started!![]()
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And to close out Children’s Day celebrations, La Libertad youth also had a hearty meal, a gift and a cake! 🎂 🎁 🎉 ![]()
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Conny is a Venezuelan returnee...she came back from her dream of a better life in the United States. We gave her c10, 000 which she turned into c18000. We also provided food for her family. She has now paid her rent, expanded her product offerings and put her products on line.![]()
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#SME #nonprofit #bussinessenterpreneur #ngo #nonprofitorganization #foundation #costarica #LaCarpio #refugee #venezuela
We haven’t been posting as much lately. After a very busy summer, we’re focusing on planning for some important projects for 2026. And taking a bit of a well deserved break. ❤️They say it’s good to take a break from the social media sometimes…![]()
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All our programs continue to run. Today the kids got to make some fun art. This is a great way for their minds to grow their creative thinking and a fun distraction from daily life. 🎭![]()
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Thanks to everyone who has supported us over the summer. We have some updates coming soon, including our third quarterly report for 2025. ![]()
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Summer 2025 ✅ 🌞![]()
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Montessori Monday![]()
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In the first six years of life, children experience what Maria Montessori called the “Absorbent Mind.” During this period, children effortlessly take in language, movement, and cultural norms simply by being immersed in their environment.![]()
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🧠 This means that the quality of the child’s surroundings – the words spoken, the order of the space, and the opportunities for independence – deeply shape their development.![]()
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✨ When we provide children with a prepared environment full of respect, beauty, and meaningful activity, we help them form the foundation for lifelong learning, confidence, and empathy.![]()
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#EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #Montessori #CostaRicanHumanitarianFoundation #EducationForAll #ChildDevelopment
For this week’s throwback Thursday we’re honoring our dear friend and angel on earth, Fatima. She has been with the foundation from the very beginning of our work in La Carpio providing generations of children a safe, happy and stimulating environment. ![]()
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Her daughters Gloria and Angeli have also become an essential part of our programs. They are a reflection of a hard working and determined mother who did everything to make sure they had an ‘easier’ life. ![]()
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Fatima endured many hardships before her life jn Costa Rica began. She is proof of what a resilient and caring person can do if given an opportunity. ![]()
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Fatima’s smile, laugh and creative spirit has been one of the CRHFs and visitors from around the world’s inspiration. Thank you for everything you do Fatima. We are forever grateful ❤️
This colorful mural at the entrance to our reception area was created by Nicolle... volunteer and wife of chiropractor Joe. It symbolizes Right Action..RA.. the sun god who shines light in all the dark places. The tree of life sustains us with her roots. There are painted images of possible future careers and all of us are kept safe by the wings of the Angel.![]()
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We organized a rustic trip to Tortuguero for a very genial group of “refugees” from the country of the United States. They are living the same adjustment issues as the Salvadorans, Chileans and Uruguayans who came here in the 80s. The Nicaraguans from the 90s. The Venezuelans in the 2020s. Leaving a beloved country. Saying goodbye to loved ones. Losing cherished possessions. Learning about a different culture. Healing from trauma. We seem to all be in this together. Yet..nature still just goes about her daily business.![]()
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#costarica #nonprofit #tortuguero #rainforest #nature #turtle
✨ The La Carpio Centro Tecnológico is becoming a reality! ✨![]()
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Like many of our projects, it has grown organically into a full-time CRHF program. 🌱![]()
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Every afternoon, Marisol welcomes children into the Centro Modelo, where our computer lab is located, to begin learning basic computing skills. 💻![]()
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Thanks to the support of @ulatina_cr’s Community Service Program (TCU), student Josseling will be working alongside Marisol to design and implement a full curriculum for the program. 📚🤝![]()
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With a focus on both youth and senior populations, our goal is to expand to 150 students per week—mirroring the reach of our sports league program—and continue strengthening life skills within the community. 🏆👩💻👴![]()
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#CRHF #LaCarpio #CommunityDevelopment #EducationForAll #TechForGood #nonprofit #ngo #foundation
Dr Joe, Nikola and her son are are here to treat our population. They are teaching them self care. So far he has had over 100 consultations.![]()
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“Gracias por todo, son ángeles en nuestras vidas!😘🙏🏼”![]()
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#health #nonprofit #costarica #summervolunteerprogram #lacarpio #ngo #holistichealthcare #education
At the Swiss Embassy event a top the 18th floor of the Roche building. Sometimes it’s nice to receive recognition. To a life worth living. Well done, Gail, Mom, Tita🇨🇭🇺🇸🇨🇷
💚 Last week we welcomed back our amazing friends from MSU for five impactful days of health and education in La Carpio! ⚕️![]()
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👩⚕️👨⚕️ Together, we attended to nearly 250 patients of all ages — offering everything from basic nutrition support and eye care to osteopathic treatments and emergency referrals.![]()
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Thanks to MSU’s continued support, we’re able to provide not only critical care, but also knowledge that empowers our community to take charge of their own healing journey. 🧠🌱![]()
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🙏 Our beneficiaries are deeply grateful for the attention, compassion, and tools they receive to build healthier futures.![]()
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#HealthForAll #CommunityCare #MSU #LaCarpio #VolunteerImpact #GlobalHealth #NGO #Nonprofit #summervolunteerprogram @ighmsu
⭐️Montessori Monday⭐️![]()
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Learning happens by design.![]()
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Montessori education shows us that children thrive in spaces made just for them. When materials are within reach and routines are consistent, children feel empowered to choose, explore, and learn. 🌿🧠📚![]()
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#Montessori #preparedenvironment #earlychildhooddevelopment #crhf #costaricanhumanitarianfoundation #independence #ChildLedLearning #ngo #costarica #nonprofit #education
We’ve had a busy week with a focus on health. We’re also very happy to continue to share Casa Quetzal and Huetar Indigenous traditional knowledge with our visitors. ![]()
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On Monday we had a house full of students and professionals in mental health form the University of Loyola Maryland. They learned about our experiences and programs, including Eco-Camp where we try to bring nature and well-being to the populations we work with. ![]()
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They also learned from our indigenous friend, Juan, who continues to share knowledge and the cosmo vision with our visiting friends. He talked about mental health among indigenous and how they perceive and treat people with mental health challenges.![]()
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Thank you for your visit and for sharing with us during your time in Costa Rica.![]()
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When it rains, we make lemonade, or something like that….![]()
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We hosted a group this week, despite it being sunny most the week, the day they arrived it began raining. Good thing about a Costa Rica drizzle, it’s nothing like a NYC drizzle. So we made bunk beds, murals, painted walls, house visits and worked with youth (made lemonade).![]()
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#TBT | Throwback Thursday 💫![]()
We recently heard from a former volunteer from Magee Secondary School in Vancouver who visited us all the way back in 2000! She shared this incredible newspaper clipping from her time with us — what a blast from the past! 📰💭![]()
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Back then, we were working hard to develop our programs in the government housing project in Lindora. At the time, the area was surrounded by cow fields 🐄 — today it’s completely transformed. Think malls with cinemas, gated communities, and every fast food place you can name. A small community now surrounded by luxury and commerce.![]()
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The good news? Access to employment, education, and public spaces has improved immensely. There’s now an Olympic-sized swimming pool, an indoor soccer field, and even a skatepark 🏊♂️⚽🛹 — all just steps from where it all began.![]()
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#nonprofit #ngo #lindora #costarica #volunteer #throwbackthursday #communitydevelopment #CRHF #25yearslater
Our Saturday program kids created animals out of egg cartons!![]()
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🌞 Summer Volunteer Highlight 🌍![]()
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Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming a group from Rice University (Texas) as part of our summer volunteer program! 🙌![]()
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The group spent time learning about our community-based development model, including immersive walks through the streets of La Carpio—witnessing firsthand how our work impacts daily life 🏘️👣![]()
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They also visited one of the areas with the highest levels of poverty, gaining a deeper understanding of what extreme poverty truly looks like. The students listened and learned from the wisdom of the abuelas, whose stories are at the heart of our community’s resilience 👵🏽✨![]()
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To end the day, they delivered a handmade bunk bed (built by the Girl Scouts! 👧🏽🛏️) to Marisol, who is currently fostering a young girl until a more permanent situation is found 💜![]()
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Thank you, Rice University, for your open hearts, hard work, and willingness to learn 🤍 You are always welcome back—we hope to see you again soon! 🙏✨![]()
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Math starts early—and it matters.![]()
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Early math isn’t about worksheets—it’s about exploring patterns, quantities, and shapes in everyday life. These early skills support logic, problem-solving, and even language. Let’s build brains with blocks, buttons, and counting games. 🔢🧠✨![]()
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🌟 Last week was full of joy, learning, and heartwarming connections! 🌟![]()
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We had the pleasure of hosting the Girl Scouts, and what an incredible week it was! These young leaders came ready to work, give back, and immerse themselves in our community.![]()
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🛏️ They built a beautiful bunk bed that will provide comfort and rest to a child in need.![]()
🎨 They lovingly retouched a community mural, bringing color and pride back to a special space.![]()
👧🏽👦🏼 They spent time with our youngest learners (ages 3–5), sharing stories, songs, and laughter.![]()
🚶🏽♀️ And they took a walk through our neighborhood, learning firsthand about our model of community-led development and the vital role we play in building a brighter future.![]()
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Their compassion, curiosity, and teamwork were truly inspiring. Thank you, Girl Scouts, for leaving a meaningful mark—not just through your projects, but through your spirit.![]()
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💚 We are grateful for partnerships like these that help build bridges, spark understanding, and plant seeds of change. From all corners of the 🇺🇸they came to serve 💚![]()
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Real work for little hands.![]()
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Montessori-inspired learning gives children the freedom to move, touch, and explore. Whether it’s pouring water or buttoning a shirt, these daily experiences shape coordination, focus, and confidence. When we trust children to try, they grow. 👐🧠✨![]()
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Last week a group of Texas A&M students also visited us. ![]()
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They brought wonderful scholastic materials donations and worked on youth development. 📖✏️![]()
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We took them out for an educational walk to learn about the development model in the community. 🚶🏽♀️🚶🏾♂️ ![]()
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Thanks to the amazing efforts of 80+ volunteers, last week we:![]()
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🏠 Painted 10 homes![]()
🎨 Created a vibrant community mural![]()
🚧 Prepped a new sidewalk for concrete![]()
👫 Engaged with local youth![]()
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The whole neighborhood came out to watch the transformation—and our volunteers walked away with powerful lessons about service, resilience, and community. ![]()
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Our collaborators did a phenomenal job in organizing the activities for this group!![]()
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Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to welcome more of you back soon! 💫![]()
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Montessori Monday with Fatima and Angelica! ![]()
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Little minds, big emotions.![]()
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Self-control isn’t automatic—it’s a skill children develop with time, support, and practice. Positive reinforcement, patient caregiving, and consistent routines help children grow into emotionally resilient adults. 🌱🧠💪![]()
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🌟 Volunteer spotlight! 🌟![]()
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Our amazing volunteer Dalia prepared a creative and fun activity to help strengthen fine motor coordination for the youth at the Centro Modelo. ✂️🎨🖐️![]()
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Visiting us for several weeks, Dalia has shown incredible initiative, motivation, and heart. 💛 It’s truly energizing to welcome young people with such conviction, compassion, and enthusiasm.![]()
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👏 Great work, Dalia — thank you for inspiring us all! #VolunteerPower #YouthDevelopment #MakingADifference #CRHF #Gratitude #CentroModelo #costarica #nonprofit #ngo
2025 midyear report is up! Already half way through 2025... Thanks to everyone for their support! ![]()
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CRHF 2025 2nd Quarter Newsletter -
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From Texas, to Australia and the UK, we've welcomed visitors from around the world to our summer volunteer programs during the 2nd Q 2025.
Dallas, Texas student volunteers visited and worked with youth. Thank you for visiting!![]()
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Notice, respond, repeat.![]()
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Serve-and-return—tuned-in back-and-forth moments with little ones—are the building blocks of healthy brain architecture. They spark language, foster secure attachment, and boost self-regulation. Your presence makes all the difference. 🤝🧠![]()
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Last week we welcomed a group of middle school boys from New Jersey. This hit close to home, Livingston New Jersey is where Gail went to school and the Nystrom family has its roots. ![]()
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They planned on building and delivering a bunk bed, but as our model of development shows, you never know if you may or may not have electricity on any given day. So we adapt and still made their visit of great value for all! ![]()
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Gail is giving a máster class to the montesori kids. This is what she loves to do.![]()
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🚨 Teen Power in Action! 🚨![]()
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Our teen girls’ small business enterprise is gaining serious momentum! 💪🏽✨ This weekend they proudly reported their sales from Saturday & Sunday — enough to cover TWO WEEKS of transportation to high school! 🚌📚![]()
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They’re diving into the world of:![]()
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We’re so proud of their motivation and growth! Keep cheering them on as they build skills for a brighter future. 💫💼👩🏽🎓![]()
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We welcome all lightly used clothing to help with their SME.![]()
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#TeenEntrepreneurs #GirlsInBusiness #EmpowermentInAction #SocialEnterprise #YouthLeadership #costarica #nonprofit #CostaRicaHumanitarianFoundation
Another Super Saturday outing! 🌿✨![]()
This time we explored the little forest behind Plaza Mayor—a beautiful chance to connect with nature and each other. Laughter, discovery, and community filled the day.![]()
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A huge thanks to Camilo and his family for planning such thoughtful activities. These moments mean so much to the children and families we serve.![]()
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If you’d like to help us keep creating experiences like this, we’d be grateful for your support. 💚![]()
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Relationships matter.![]()
When children feel loved and secure, their brains are better able to grow, learn, and thrive. Supportive relationships with parents, caregivers, and teachers lay the foundation for emotional strength and lifelong learning. 💞🧠![]()
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