About Our Organization

CEPIA is a costarican nationally accredited non-profit organization that since 2005 promotes culture, educational and labor opportunities, mental and physical health, participation and social cohesion of underprivileged children, teenagers, their families and adults in the coastal communities of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, to improve their quality of life.

CEPIA helps support more than

850

children & adolescents

We are active in

0

communities in Guanacaste

School supplies & uniforms for

210

kids living in poverty

After-school programs for

26

children and teenagers

Psychological counseling for

49

children at social risk

Play Video

Watch the video about the voice of the local children and students that participate in CEPIA’s programs:

Guanacaste is the second poorest province of Costa Rica. Poverty reached 22% of all households, 6% of them were extremely poor. Women are mostly single mothers with several children. Fathers mostly do not support the kids responsibly or have very low-income jobs. Women have often been victims of violence in their lives, as well as their children. Some children have been neglected emotionally, socially or suffered malnutrition in childhood. Too many girls have been abused or are touched inappropriately and 25% of teenage girls are pregnant. 40% of youth don’t finish high school.

We cover 29 communities within our area of influence: from Potrero along the coast to San José de Pinilla in the south, and from 27 de Abril to Cartagena east. Discover where our headquarters are by clicking on the image below.

Latest posts from our News Section

Learn about what is going on with our programs and events.

Restoring hope, building dignity

Upcoming Events

Get your brand out there and sponsor a great cause!

Mark Your Calendars! Join us on Saturday , February 8th, at 6:00 PM at the stunning Agua Salada Restaurant for an unforgettable evening. Enjoy a welcome drink, delicious dinner, photo booth, creative cocktails, and an exciting silent auction. The night will come alive with saxophonist Joe Hrbek and electrifying sets by DJs Assembly, Samuel.M and Ciro Briceño to keep the dance floor buzzing.
Doors Open at 6pm
Dinner provided from 6:30-8:30.
Silent auction open from 6-9pm.
Music and entertainment provided by Joe Hrbek, DJ Assembly and DJ Ciro
Attire: Cocktail Chic (black, white and red). Adults only.

Your attendance and support are crucial. The funds raised during this event will directly benefit 1,200 children, providing them with essential school supplies, uniforms, backpacks, academic tutoring, meals, and more. Please note, table reservations will not be available. Together, we can make a lasting and meaningful impact!

Purchase Tickets online: https://www.classy.org/event/2025-black-and-white-fundraising-gala/e652305, or at Cha Cafe, SurfBox and Nimbu Spa.

Whale Donors

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

CEPIA Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date.

 asociación

phone: +506 2653 8365
mobile: +506 8301 8282
fax: +506 2653 8365
email: info@cepiacostarica.org

about us

get involved

connect & follow

© Copyright 2018 - 2025 CEPIA Costa Rica. All rights reserved.
Photos courtesy of Carla Rowlings.
Design and digital production: digital TICO.

TOP