WE JOINED THE BRITISH AMBASSADOR’S VISIT TO THE CADENA LOS CHILES DORMITORY

On October 6, we received the United Kingdom’s Ambassador in Costa Rica, Ben Lyster-Binns, along with his wife, Belinda, at the CADENA Dormitory in Los Chiles. Throughout their visit, they learned about the humanitarian actions we lead in the country’s northern border to aid migrant people in transit.

Thanks to the support of Start Network, we have strengthened strategic assistance points, offering temporary shelter, food, medical care, hygiene kits, and psychosocial support to thousands of people.

STRENGTHENING OUR NETWORK: TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR OUR FLORENCE BRIGADE

On October 18, we held an educational workshop for 15 new Florence Brigade volunteers. This activity included training on humanitarian assistance protocols, support mechanisms, and the creation of reusable menstrual pads.

ADVANCE MISSION IN CHACARITA FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

Before our humanitarian intervention, on October 15, a CADENA Costa Rica team visited Chacarita, Puntarenas, a community affected by heavy rainfall and flooding. This advance mission aimed to evaluate needs, coordinate logistics, and establish direct contact with community leaders and affected families to prepare a humanitarian response that aligns with the community’s real needs.

OVER 2,000 PEOPLE RECEIVED HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE IN CHACARITA

After Start Network raised its 1012 Alert, we launched a comprehensive intervention in Chacarita, Puntarenas, benefiting over 2,000 people through food assistance, medical and psychosocial care, as well as educational workshops centered on well-being and human dignity.

Thanks to Start Network funding, the support of local allies, and the commitment of over 40 volunteers, we delivered:

• 550 food kits
• 550 personal hygiene kits
• 550 cleaning kits
• Over 120 medical consultations
• Over 500 medications
• Over 12,000 pieces of clothing
• Over 120 kg of pet food
• Psychosocial support for children and elderly people
• Nutrition, sanitation, and health workshops
• Menstrual health workshops

“Our mission is to be present where we’re needed most, offering hand in hand humanitarian aid, with dignity and empathy.”

– Yohana Montero, Director of CADENA Costa Rica.