This project aims to break cycles of poverty in vulnerable communities in Costa Rica by providing children and adolescents with access to holistic education and personal development opportunities. Through academic support, emotional health programs, technology and English education, leadership training, arts, sports, and mentoring, Fundacion Lifting Hands creates safe spaces where young people can develop the skills, resilience, and vision needed to build a better future and access long-term opp
Right now, only 46 out of every 100 students finish high school. We have discovered that many children in the community have parents who never completed high school or even elementary school themselves. Because of this, when children ask for help with subjects like math or English homework, many parents are unable to support them academically. Over time, many students begin to feel that they are not good at school because they lack encouragement and guidance at home, and in many cases, this lead
Through volunteers who donate just one hour a week, we provide academic, psychological, and nutritional support to children in the community. We have found that simply having someone sit with the children, connect with them, care for them, and model positive values makes a huge difference. The children feel encouraged and begin to believe that they can become the first members of their families to attend university, inspiring other children in the community to pursue the same path. We also provi
If every student completed their high school education, poverty in Costa Rica could decrease by up to 50%. This would lead to lower levels of crime, violence, and social inequality, while also reducing the future need for social assistance programs. At the same time, it would create more professionals in the workforce, increase the number of taxpayers, and contribute to building a stronger, safer, and more prosperous society for everyone.
Support this important cause by creating a personalized fundraising page.
Start a Fundraiser
