Costa Rica

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Costa Rica is a beautiful Central American country known for its rich agricultural land, beautiful beaches and lush tropical rain forests. SI's ministry in Costa Rica is located in the southern part of the capital city, San Jose, in several communities in and around Desamparados. Literally translated, "desamparados" means "the forgotten ones", and that is how the communities are seen by most. But they are not forgotten; they are loved by Jesus! SI's staff are serving in various ministry sites to share the hope and love of Jesus with as many people as they can! Students International's ministry in Costa Rica began in 2008, and has continued to reach the people of the community as they start new ministry sites and find tangible ways to meet needs.

Ministry Sites

• Art Studio - Work of HeArt Studio
  • Site Leader: Christine Bowers
• Boys & Girls Club — La Casa Verde
  • Site Leaders: Olga Carcache and Juan Centeno
• Creative Arts Workshop — Los Guido
  • Site Leader: Daniel Calderon
• Education — Tutoring Center
  • Site Leaders: Lily Azofeifa, Vanessa Baltodano and Carolina Duran
• Sports — Sports and Recreation
  • Site Leader: Willy Lopez
• Women's Health & Fitness — Women's Health & Fitness
  • Site Leader: Grettel Padilla
• Women's Social Work — Microfinance
  • Site Leaders: Cindy Arias and Heydi Vargas

Director

• Cailah Pritchard

Administrative Staff

• John Buterbaugh
• Jeff Dixon
• Michaela Serban
• Britney Villhauer

Preparing to Serve

• Paden Whetzel

Links

 SI Costa Rica

• SI Summer 2015 — Aug 12, 2015
• Fifteen Days of Vacation — Jul 21, 2015
• National Staff Partnership — Jun 2, 2015
• Ukulele fun at the Woodshop... — Oct 23, 2014
• Día de Familia — Sep 5, 2014