Abriendo Mentes
Mission:
The mission of Abriendo Mentes is to offer socially inclusive education and community development programs to children and adults in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, so they can break the cycles of poverty and violence and reach economic stability.
Despite an economic boom related to tourism and foreign investment, a lack of resources and public services has led to marginalized people, especially women and children. 31% of people in Guanacaste live below the poverty line. Through four programs, including Youth Development, Women’s Empowerment, Community Engagement, and Adult Education, Abriendo Mentes is breaking the cycle of poverty and creating a community where all can thrive.