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Give the gift of Knowledge.
Can you imagine growing up without the benefits of a local library? That is the current reality for thousands of children where we work in Costa Rica.
Crecer Library is the first community library of its kind in our region. We work with people just like you to organize book drives and get valuable books delivered to our library and local community partners.
We need your support to set up these local library programs that can launch a lifetime of learning.
LivingTree Workshop
Our mentoring and apprenticeship program provides young men with essential skills, knowledge and support for personal and professional growth
By investing in these men, we are strengthening society and families. We nurture an entrepreneurial spirit, teach creative problem solving and equip them with practical skills to be servant leaders and providers in their community.
How You Can Help
Crecer Library
We are in the process of raising support for operating costs and gathering resources for Samara’s first community library.
Livingtree workshop
LivingTree Workshop provides apprenticeship and entrepreneurial training for families who are at-risk economically. We need donations for tools and equipment as we set up this project.
Donate
Our goal is to become self-supporting but whenever you give, we are able to help more people with programs that help them care for their families and gain access to learning and growth opportunities.
Service Adventure
We are creating service adventures custom tailored to a variety of groups. These adventures explore beautiful Costa Rica while supporting local community projects.
We believe.
Everybody believes something.
We are a community of Ticos and Gringos who have found wisdom for living and hope for eternity in Jesus Christ. It is real Pura Vida for anyone who believes.
If you have questions, we would be happy to share what we’ve learned.
We live what we believe.
Living a great life is not easy. It can be a lot like training as an elite athlete or investing for the long game. We support and encourage each other, like a team, as we try to put into practice what we learn every day.
Investing in people over programs.
We believe that lasting change happens 1 person at a time. While big numbers can be exciting, transformational change takes time. We are more concerned with being faithful than famous.
Local leadership.
We are sensitive to local customs and traditions because we have local leadership. We believe that each culture has something valuable to contribute but can also learn from others as we seek the best for the community where we live.
Current Initiatives
All of our projects at IONA Pura Vida have emerged organically from local needs and are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. Every single project is developed according to our core values and belief that people are the purpose of programs. In other words, programs provide us with the opportunity to work together over an extended period of time. This process is what enables tranformational and lasting change.
LivingTree Workshop
A mentoring & apprenticeship program that equips young men with skills and tools needed to support their families.
Crecer Library
We are promoting literacy and learning through community libraries in areas that have none.
Amigo Lingo
Providing access to educational and work opportunities by teaching english at low or no cost. This is supported by our buy one, give one Spanish school.
Jungle Gym & Fitness
Providing low cost fitness and wellness programs that strengthen body, mind and spirit.
IONA Coffee
Supporting women entrepreneurs by roasting local coffee, harvested from the hills around Samara.
IONA Villas
Providing travelers with unique accomodations and authentic, local hospitality that supports community initiatives.
Thank You for partnering with us to make a difference, 1 life, 1 community at a time.
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Help an at-risk entrepreneur By Donating Today!
Asociación IONA Pura Vida is a Costa Rican non-profit organization that is a ministry partner of IONA Fellowship, a 501c3 organization in the USA.