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Asociación damas israelitas pro beneficencia S.A.

Salud y Bienestar | Health & Wellness, Educación y Alfabetización | Education & Literacy, Servicios socioeconómicos | Socioeconomic services

San José – Pavas
Building a more equitable Costa Rica through collective action.

About

Founded in 1952, Asociación Damas Israelitas Pro Beneficencia is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting vulnerable populations across Costa Rica. Guided by the Jewish principle of Tikún Olám (repairing the world), the organization works to address physical, social, and community needs through initiatives focused on education, health, inclusion, and older adults. Through fundraising efforts and in-kind donations, it partners with schools, hospitals, community organizations, and social programs to create opportunities, improve quality of life, and promote a more equitable and compassionate society.

Impact

22
Community Interventions

73
Years of Service

4
Areas of Impact

Programs

Education Support

Providing schools with desks, libraries, musical instruments, and learning materials to strengthen educational opportunities.

Inclusion & Early Childhood Development

Equipping schools with early stimulation classrooms for children with disabilities in underserved communities.

Health & Senior Wellbeing

Supporting hospitals and older adults through equipment, resources, and initiatives that promote health and wellbeing.

Current Need

Asociación Damas Israelitas Pro Beneficencia is working to expand its support for vulnerable populations through initiatives in education, inclusion, health, and senior wellbeing. Current priorities include providing recycled desks to rural schools, equipping early stimulation classrooms for children with disabilities, and addressing critical needs within the Neonatology Department at Hospital México. Financial contributions and in-kind donations help ensure these programs continue reaching communities across Costa Rica and creating meaningful opportunities for those who need them most.

Growing Stronger Every Year

We’re proud to participate in Amigos of Costa Rica’s Transparency Badge System, which evaluates organizations across three key areas: financial stewardship, governance, and community impact.

Organizations are recognized at four levels of growth: Seed, Sprout, Sapling, and Tree, helping donors better understand each organization’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The badges displayed below reflect our current achievements and our ongoing commitment to strengthening our organization and maximizing our impact.

Finance

Tree

Governance

Seed

Impact

Tree

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