Events to Come

CEPIA celebrates July 2nd with volunteers, staff and Board of Directors its third year of existence, the end of the first activity cycle and the effort of a united team.

 

 

Sponsors

Vista Langosta
Robert August - Surf & Turf
Endless Fun Productions
Reserva Conchal
Paradisus Conchal
 
Welcome to CEPIA
CEPIA (Culture, Education and Psychology for Infants and Adolescents) is a Costarican non-profit organisation that seeks to promote culture, health, sports and education for children and teenagers from low-income families in the coastal communities of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. 

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These are the children of Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Many children and teenagers in our villages have no access to cultural and recreational activities; schools are poorly equipped and have little staff. Computer and English instruction are almost not available although the area is marked by an important economic development (tourism). Lots of children and women live in poverty, are victims of violence, live in difficult family situations. The main problems for youth in Guanacaste are: teenage pregnancy, domestic violence, drug abuse, unemployment, and the lack of counseling, prevention and health promotion.

 

The organization CEPIA offers these children and teenagers better opportunities through free cultural and educational activities, nutritional and psychological support as well as through collaborations with local schools and many organisations and public institutions. CEPIA implements educational initiatives such as computer classes, English classes and professional trainings. CEPIA spearheaded the area’s first public library. The organization educates youth about rights, substance abuse and violence, while at the same time providing psychological guidance for children who live in unhealthy or abusive environments.  

The programs of CEPIA are aimed at children and teenagers from 3 to 20 years old attending public schools and teenagers not attending school for reasons related to poverty, unhealthy environments and learning disabilities.

Participation in cultural, educational, formative and sports activities leads to greater school outcome, prevents emotional, social and physical problems,  increases social cohesion, stimulates the elaboration of a life project and a greater personal development. In the long run, taking part in the CEPIA programs can provide them greater chances in an increasingly competitive and skills-oriented market. Through collaborations with other organizations, the impact increases.

 

 

Latest News

June:

34 children receive a surfing class from Federico Pilurzu, emblematic figure of surfing in Costa Rica and a CEPIA volunteer. Televisions Trans World Sport and Rai Uno joined us.

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CEPIA staff teaches 200 teenagers and children about drugs, addictions and substance abuse.

140 elementary school teachers receive a training to improve their teaching skills and relationships.   

The group formed of teenagers that dropped out of school enjoy a day of horseback riding, swimming and zip lining to reward them for their achievements and to strenghten their group feeling. 

CEPIA celebrates World Environment Day with the school children in Brasiito.

May :

14 students of Johnson State College (Vermont USA) offer 50 children sports and environmentl education in Matapalo. Look at the road signs they painted!

Sexual education for 140 teenagers in the Villarreal High School

March:

Magic Playa! A beautiful full moon, low tide and great artists...

The Robert August Surf N Turf gathers together lovers of surf and golf...

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Contact Us

TEL (506) 2653 85 33

TEL/FAX (506) 2653 83 65

CEL (506) 8301 8282

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Asociación CEPIA - Costa Rica - 2008