Some fast facts about this project:

  • Location: Talamanca, South Caribbean, Costa Rica
  • Crisis Type: Natural Disaster Relief (Flooding)
  • Year Launched: 2021
  • Immediate Aid Provided: Food, clothing, blankets
  • Long-Term Efforts: Community fundraising, rebuilding, ongoing readiness for future climate-related events

About the Project:

When the devastating 2021 floods ravaged the South Caribbean, The RISE Foundation rose to the occasion, providing critical aid to thousands of families in Talamanca who lost their homes and infrastructure. This project became a powerful testament to the strength of community solidarity and the importance of rapid, organized local response in times of crisis.

We mobilized quickly to distribute food parcels, warm clothing, and blankets to displaced families, addressing urgent survival needs in the face of overwhelming loss. Recognizing that disaster recovery is a long-term process, we then launched a community-wide fundraiser to help residents begin to rebuild. Every dollar raised went directly toward supporting affected families.This response wasn’t just about aid, it was about resilience, unity, and compassion.

What the project needs:

  • Emergency fund donations for future rapid disaster response
  • Partnerships with NGOs, disaster relief experts, and local suppliers
  • Volunteer support and logistics coordination
  • Supplies: blankets, food staples, first aid, and waterproof shelter materials

Help us stay ready for whatever tomorrow brings. Your support means no one faces disaster alone.

Where the money will go:

1.

Immediate Relief Supplies:

Food, water, clothing, hygiene kits, shelter materials

2.

Rebuilding Support:

Direct aid for families affected by natural disasters

3.

Preparedness Programs:

Building capacity for future climate emergencies

4.

Fundraising Infrastructure:

Community-led efforts to gather ongoing support

The impact

  • Fed and clothed hundreds of families during crisis
  • Delivered aid directly to flood victims within days of disaster
  • Raised thousands through grassroots fundraising
  • Laid the groundwork for a more climate-resilient future in Talamanca

Because of our work, families in crisis had more than just hope, they had help.

Working with the community, for the community:

Our deep local roots allowed us to respond with speed, empathy, and insight, meeting people’s real needs at their most vulnerable moments. While we can’t prevent disasters, we can ensure no one faces them alone. With your continued support, we’ll be ready for the next challenge, whatever and whenever it comes.

Stand with us as we build a future that’s more prepared, more connected, and more compassionate.