Thursday, August 13, the foundation celebrated Mother´s Day in the community of 25 de Julio, but it also used this time to formally present FundaVida´s four programs and their Coordinators to the mothers of the community. With great emotion they enjoyed the use of the new building and spoke to the mothers about each program: the Computer Center, Youth Club, Counseling, and Bilingual Youth.  One by one the coordinators of these programs went up to present and explain what their programs consisted of. The response was excellent and motivated these mothers to take full advantage of these programs for their children. Please help us to be able to implement these four programs in this community.

Other teams such as Heredia and Brujas joined in.

They had clinics on different technical aspects. However, the highlight of this event was the coming of former professional soccer players who spoke of something greater than sports… they spoke of God!

Their testimonies and words were impactful. It was so significant to hear these sports heroes say that they found their true meaning in life – not through sports- but when they found God.  .

It was double gain for these kids- learning techniques about the game they love and having time to reflect on their lives and their future.

They helped build a fortification for the church to prevent it from falling because of strong rains.

They also shared with kids and teenagers there and encouraged them by speaking words of encouragement and hope. They learnt the meaning of the phrase there is more joy in giving than receiving. They felt very welcomed and cared for. Many of the youngsters who went kiddingly said- “I would love to stay here and not have to go back!”

Shocked at the insufficient amount of supplies for people in Abangaritos, these Youth Club kids realized people here had less than themselves. So they began to feel blessed with the little they have and actually started to appreciate it. One of the kids serving mentioned – “they have less than us and in spite of that they are joyful and have such desire to live. This has been a great lesson for me!”

This visit was a determining factor to provide these teenagers with a new perspective about life and a fresh sensitivity for other people’s needs.  It became an experience aimed directly at attacking a poverty mentality that says “we are poor and have nothing to give”. Rather, they became aware of how much they do have to give… hope, purpose and freedom… because they have received it themselves!

They must learn about hardware because all the pieces they use are from damaged and old computers, so they must know what pieces are the correct ones and what they do. For example they must know about motors, switches, lights, sensors, etc.

It is quite experience!

You are about to do something AMAZING! Your donation will change the destiny of a child. $40 a month enables a child to participate in the life changing programs of FundaVida. We encourage USA donors to give via the Founder’s Fund of Pura Vida Partners, a 501c3 public charity. The tax id number is 91-2032119. Your donation is 100% tax deductable and will be used to directly support the activities of FundaVida. Click on the image below to go directly to the Founder’s Fund donation page

You also can give by writing a check to “Pura Vida Partners”. Please write Founders Fund in the memo line and mail to the Founders Fund
3517 Stone Way North
Seattle, Washington 98103