By Alejandra Monge | Former Executive Director
The "Food Security for the Osa Community" project, led by the Corcovado Foundation, is dedicated to providing essential assistance to vulnerable individuals in the Osa region, particularly those facing extreme poverty and neglect.
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic revealed the dire circumstances faced by many older individuals and those with disabilities in the Osa community. Even prior to the pandemic, these individuals were living in abandoned conditions, lacking adequate care and support. The Foundation recognized the urgent need to address food insecurity and provide ongoing assistance to those most marginalized in the community.
In 2023, the Foundation continued its unwavering dedication to supporting those in extreme need. Seventeen individuals living in abandoned conditions were prioritized, and a total of 221 food packages were delivered from January to December 2023. This ongoing effort has been made possible through the dedicated work of Mayra, our Local Liaison, who has played a pivotal role in identifying and reaching out to elderly and disabled individuals living in extreme poverty in isolated areas such as Drake Bay.
As we strive to sustain our effort of providing essential food assistance to those in extreme need, we are faced with a critical funding shortfall. With only $1700 remaining, we are at risk of being unable to continue this vital effort. The cost of providing food assistance alone amounts to approximately $40 per person, excluding transportation expenses to reach isolated areas and the invaluable work of Mayra.
Mayra has been very committed to helping as many people as possible. Under her leadership, the foundation has helped many people. A month ago, Mayra assembled a group of volunteers to help fix Victoria's house. Victoria is a 67-year-old lady, who is afflicted with several illnesses and is living alone without any support whatsoever. Her house has leaks, her toilet doesn’t work, and her wooden walls are rotten and full of holes. With the help of local people, Mayra led an effort to fix the house and make it more appropriate to live in. These small acts of kindness make a huge difference among the local senior population in Drake Bay. People who are no longer able to work, and that live isolated miles from stores or health services.
Your support is urgently needed to ensure that we can continue our mission of bringing essential relief to those who need it the most. By contributing to our GlobalGiving project (ID: 10748), you can directly impact the lives of vulnerable individuals in the Osa community and help us sustain our efforts to provide ongoing support and assistance.
Your generosity will enable us to continue providing essential food assistance and support to those living in extreme poverty, allowing them to maintain a sense of dignity and well-being. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those most in need.
By Alejandra Monge | Executive Director
By Alejandra Monge | Executive Director
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