Economic Growth Costa Rica Project #10748

Costa Rica rural community support fund

by Corcovado Foundation

Project Report | Dec 17, 2024
Together We Build Change - Juntos Construimos el Cambio

By Francisco Delgado Mena | Executive Director

Christmas party for children in Drake Bay

ESPAÑOL ABAJO

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Dear friends of the Corcovado Foundation,

As we come to the end of the year, we reach out to you with hearts full of gratitude and excitement for all that we have accomplished together in 2024. Your continued support has been instrumental in advancing our mission to protect and preserve the natural treasures of our country.

Thanks to your commitment and generosity, this year we achieved:

Conducting 148 environmental education activities, where 295 children had the opportunity to learn and connect with nature, cultivating a generation more aware and committed to the environment.
Organizing 3 reforestation activities in the Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve, with the participation of 70 volunteers. We planted 1,039 trees, completing a total of 4,000 new trees in the region.
Marking 2,000 trees and conducting 15 monitoring activities, demonstrating an impressive survival rate of 97% and a 200% increase in the biodiversity of observed animals.
Facilitating 9 knowledge exchanges on regenerative agriculture, where 55 participants learned to create biofertilizers and apply practices to restore soil fertility.
Improving 31 kilometers of trails and bridges in Corcovado National Park, ensuring a safer and more sustainable experience for visitors.
Strengthening 5 grassroots organizations in the Barra del Colorado Wildlife Refuge, promoting sustainable productive activities and training 11 representatives in wildlife monitoring processes.
Building a 60-meter elevated trail and a viewpoint in Arenal Volcano National Park, providing greater safety for visitors and protecting natural resources.
Developing the Regional Action Plan for the La Amistad Pacific Conservation Area.
Restoring a water reservoir for wildlife in Santa Rosa National Park, contributing to the well-being of various species.
Protect sea turtles: We managed to release 9,623 baby turtles in the Playa Hermosa – Punta Mala Wildlife Refuge.

These achievements would not have been possible without you. Every donation, every hour of volunteer work, and every gesture of support has directly contributed to protecting biodiversity and inspiring positive change in our communities.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to our mission and know that having you by our side is our greatest strength. Together, we will continue to make a difference and leave a legacy of conservation for future generations.

Remember that you can collaborate with our cause at any time through GlobalGiving at https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/osa-community-support-fund/

On behalf of the entire team at the Corcovado Foundation, we deeply thank you and wish you happy holidays and a prosperous new year.

With gratitude,

Francisco Delgado

Executive Director

Fundación Corcovado

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ESPAÑOL:

Queridos amigos de la Fundación Corcovado:

En este cierre de año, nos dirigimos a ustedes con el corazón lleno de gratitud y entusiasmo por todo lo que hemos logrado juntos durante este 2024. Su apoyo continuo ha sido fundamental para que podamos avanzar en nuestra misión de proteger y preservar los tesoros naturales de nuestro país.

Gracias a su compromiso y generosidad, este año 2024 logramos:

Realizar 148 actividades de educación ambiental, donde 295 niños tuvieron la oportunidad de aprender y conectarse con la naturaleza, cultivando una generación más consciente y comprometida con el medio ambiente.
Organizar 3 actividades de reforestación en la Reserva Forestal Golfo Dulce, con la participación de 70 voluntarios. Plantamos 1,039 árboles, completando un total de 4,000 nuevos árboles en la región.
Marcar 2,000 árboles y llevar a cabo 15 actividades de monitoreo, demostrando una impresionante tasa de supervivencia del 97% y un incremento del 200% en la biodiversidad de animales observados.
Facilitar 9 intercambios de conocimientos sobre agricultura regenerativa, en los que 55 participantes aprendieron a elaborar biofertilizantes y aplicar prácticas para restaurar la fertilidad del suelo.
Mejorar 31 kilómetros de senderos y puentes en el Parque Nacional Corcovado, garantizando una experiencia más segura y sostenible para los visitantes.
Fortalecer 5 organizaciones de base en el Refugio de Vida Silvestre Barra del Colorado, fomentando actividades productivas sostenibles y capacitando a 11 representantes en monitoreo de fauna.
Construir un sendero elevado de 60 metros y un mirador en el Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal, brindando mayor seguridad a los visitantes y protegiendo los recursos naturales.
Elaborar el Plan de Acción Regional para el Área de Conservación La Amistad Pacífico.
Restaurar un reservorio de agua para fauna silvestre en el Parque Nacional Santa Rosa, contribuyendo al bienestar de diversas especies.
Proteger a las tortugas marinas: Logramos liberar 9,623 tortuguitas en el Refugio de Vida Silvestre Playa Hermosa – Punta Mala.

Estos logros no habrían sido posibles sin ustedes. Cada donación, cada hora de voluntariado y cada gesto de apoyo ha contribuido directamente a proteger la biodiversidad y a inspirar un cambio positivo en nuestras comunidades.

De cara al futuro, seguimos comprometidos con nuestra misión y sabemos que contar con ustedes es nuestra mayor fortaleza. Juntos, seguiremos marcando la diferencia y dejando un legado de conservación para las generaciones venideras.

Recuerde que puede colaborar con nuestra causa en cualquier momento por medio de GlobalGiving en https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/osa-community-support-fund/

En nombre de todo el equipo de la Fundación Corcovado, les agradecemos profundamente y les deseamos unas felices fiestas y un próspero año nuevo.

Con gratitud,

Francisco Delgado

Director Ejecutivo

Fundación Corcovado

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Oct 11, 2024
Thank you for being part of this story!

By Zoraida Tenorio | Project coordinator

House built to Don Marcial

Solidarity with Don Marcial:

Do you remember the story of Don Marcial, the 102-year-old resident of Drake Bay who lost his home in a devastating fire?

When this news spread, the local community were deeply moved, and our organization, which has long been dedicated to supporting and protecting this beautiful area, felt a strong commitment to help Don Marcial rebuild his home.

After several weeks of effort, thanks to the generosity of people loke you, and the hard work of local volunteers, we raised $4,000. This amount was sufficient to buy materials to help construct a new house for Don Marcial.

With a radiant smile, he expressed his gratitude to each supporter, reminding them that true wealth lies in solidarity. Thus, in the heart of the community, Don Marcial’s story became a beautiful reminder that, by working together, we can overcome adversity.

Community Engagement:

The Corcovado Foundation is part of the local emergency committee and has completed training for "Tsunami Ready." Additionally, we are working on signage for communities to ensure preparedness in the event of a tsunami in the area.

Furthermore, we are involved in coordinating the Community Rural and Archaeological Tourism project, benefiting 15 individuals from the community. In collaboration with UNED (State University), we have organized a permanent English course in the Progreso community, and we are working with the National Museum to develop an archaeological route in Progreso. We are also providing support to the local committee that will oversee this project.

Another piece of good news is that we have hosted the network against gender violence. Every three months, we assist in disseminating information within the community so that women can access public institutions in our facilities.

Management and care of companion animals to reduce their impact on wild species in Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica:

In our organization, we have organized four spay/neuter campaigns from November 2023 to September 2024. Each campaign brings professional veterinarians to Drake Bay to perform the procedures.

These subsidized campaigns allow local communities to pay only a nominal fee for altering their pets, and they also receive post-operative care, including antibiotics and anti-inflammatory treatments.

We focus our efforts on four communities where the conflict between pets and wildlife is most pressing and where families face greater challenges: El Progreso, Boca Ganado, Rancho Quemado, and Los Ángeles. Through these four campaigns, we successfully neutered 121 pets with the support of the Alice Morgan Wright-Edith Goode Trust.

Bringing smiles and hope to local Children this Christmas:

This year, as we do every year, the Corcovado Foundation is collecting 115 gifts to bring joy this Christmas to children in five of the most vulnerable communities in Drake Bay. This initiative aims to spread happiness and hope to the youngest members of our community during a season that symbolizes generosity and solidarity.

With candies, activities, and snacks, we will host festive celebrations in December to ensure these children feel the Christmas spirit and experience human warmth.

Your continued support and trust in our organization have been key to achieving all of these goals. Thank you so much!

Castration campaign

Children from Drake Bay community

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Jun 27, 2024
United in solidarity to support our older people in need

By Francisco Delgado | Executive Director

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