Asociación pro Cultura, Educación y Psicología de la Infancia y la Adolescencia – CEPIA
Educación y Alfabetización | Education & Literacy, Deporte | Sports, Salud y Bienestar | Health & Wellness, Empleo y Educación Técnica | Employment & Technical Education, Servicios socioeconómicos | Socioeconomic services
About
CEPIA – Asociación pro Cultura, Educación y Psicología de la Infancia y la Adolescencia is a public-benefit nonprofit based in Huacas, Guanacaste, promoting education, culture, physical and mental health, and community participation since 2005. Through seven programs, CEPIA supports more than 2,500 children, adolescents, and adults in vulnerable circumstances each year. Its Comprehensive Community Center brings educational, psychosocial, recreational, health, and professional development services together, strengthening individual wellbeing, human potential, community cohesion, and access to opportunities.
Impact
2,500+
People Supported
Annually
424
Graduates from
Professional
Training
245
People Received
Individual or Group
Psychotherapy
Programs
Child & Youth Development
Provides educational, psychosocial, nutritional, recreational, and after-school support for children and adolescents in vulnerable circumstances.
Mental & Physical Wellbeing
Provides psychological support and health services to improve wellbeing, including care for people experiencing distress or violence.
Education & Empowerment
Builds life, artistic, athletic, and professional skills to strengthen educational continuity, employment opportunities, and personal development.
Current Need
Ensuring that vulnerable children, youth, and adults can continue accessing comprehensive support requires sustained community involvement. CEPIA seeks financial contributions to cover staff and program materials, as well as in-kind donations based on current needs. Volunteers can contribute through teaching, childcare support, and administrative work, while partnerships and networking can help strengthen CEPIA’s ability to expand opportunities, protect rights, and improve physical, mental, educational, and economic wellbeing.
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.
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Governance
Impact
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