TRANSFORMA

TRANSFORMA Restoring dignity to mothers & families in ultra poverty through holistic sustainable development. Join our efforts, change lives!

TRANSFORMA works with women, children and immigrants living in extreme/ultra poverty in Costa Rica. Most of our participants are afflicted by social/job exclusion, unemployment, low education, violence, insecurity, lack of decent housing, family disintegration, early motherhood and more. To prevent sexual/ domestic violence and human trafficking is a very important goal for our programs. Our Human development, leadership and neuro management programs, are both based on biblical and scientific approaches. We provide entrepreneurial, bussines and leadership education. As well as soft and technical skill development (sewing, hair styling, makeup, manicure/pedicure, jewelry, cooking, English, among others). We make materials and equipment available so women can produce their items and services; sell them for their own saving plans so they can purchase their own equipment, materials and spendable. Our Social Leadership Lab has trained over 1500 national and international social impact leaders since 2014. Our organization provides spiritual and emotional support throughout the programs and processes. TRANSFORMA is sustained thanks to the generosity and love of individuals, families, churches and corporations that help with financial and other donations.

💛 Worth Every EffortEvery effort is worth it when it means loving, protecting, and caring for those whom God loves so mu...
16/08/2026

💛 Worth Every Effort
Every effort is worth it when it means loving, protecting, and caring for those whom God loves so much. 🌿
Every meal, every lesson, every hug, every act of kindness—each one is an opportunity to remind a child that they are seen, valued, and deeply loved.
Because they are worth every effort. 💛
EveryChildMatters

💛 Grateful for Our Incredible Volunteers👏🏻 Over the past six months, we have been deeply grateful for the incredible vol...
16/08/2026

💛 Grateful for Our Incredible Volunteers
👏🏻 Over the past six months, we have been deeply grateful for the incredible volunteers who have joined us and made it possible to prepare and serve hundreds of snacks and meals for the children and participants in our programs. 🥪🍎

We are a small staff team, but our impact multiplies through the dozens of volunteers who join us each year. Every pair of hands, every hour given, and every willing heart makes a difference.

🌿 We are a citizen-led movement.
A community that believes that when each person contributes what they can, together we can make a lasting difference in the lives of others.

Thank you for being part of this movement! 💛

💛 Happy, safe, nourished, and loved—while their mothers learn, grow, and receive training with us. 🌿✨Because when we inv...
13/08/2026

💛 Happy, safe, nourished, and loved—while their mothers learn, grow, and receive training with us. 🌿✨Because when we invest in mothers, we also transform the lives of their children. 💛

🌟 TWO NEW TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES HAVE BEGUN! Yesterday, we launched two new certified training programs designed to stre...
12/08/2026

🌟 TWO NEW TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES HAVE BEGUN!
Yesterday, we launched two new certified training programs designed to strengthen the economic opportunities of mothers facing financial hardship.For many of the women we serve, gaining practical skills and recognized certifications can open doors to new employment opportunities, improved income, and greater economic stability for their families.👏🏻

👩‍🍳 FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATION
A 25-hour certified training program that equips participants with the knowledge and credentials needed to work safely in food preparation and food-service environments.

🤝 CUSTOMER SERVICE CERTIFICATION
A 22-hour certified training program focused on developing practical customer-service skills that can strengthen employability and workplace opportunities.

These trainings are part of TRANSFORMA’s commitment to economic empowerment—helping mothers not only meet immediate needs, but develop the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to build a more sustainable future for themselves and their children.
We are excited to walk alongside these women as they take another important step toward greater opportunity, dignity, and economic independence. ❤️ EmploymentOpportunities SustainableDevelopment

A Second Chance Can Change a Lifetime🌟This week we began working one-on-one with a brave 14-year-old immigrant girl who ...
06/08/2026

A Second Chance Can Change a Lifetime🌟This week we began working one-on-one with a brave 14-year-old immigrant girl who has fallen far behind in school after failing two years of primary education. Our goal over the next four months is to help her strengthen her math skills, successfully complete the school year, and regain confidence in her ability to learn.

Education is more than passing a class. It is protection. It opens doors, reduces vulnerability, and gives young people hope for a different future.
Thank you to everyone who supports this work. Every tutoring session, every hour invested, and every act of encouragement is helping a young person discover that her story is not defined by her past but by the courage to keep trying.

06/08/2026
Today, Heidy graduated from our Micro Retail Business Course! 🎉✨She shared how meaningful it has been to have someone fr...
04/08/2026

Today, Heidy graduated from our Micro Retail Business Course! 🎉✨
She shared how meaningful it has been to have someone from TRANSFORMA walking alongside her—providing encouragement, mentoring, practical support, and guidance throughout every stage of her entrepreneurial journey.
As the head of her household, her small business is now the means by which she provides for her family and covers her household expenses.
Throughout this journey, she received:
✅ 54 hours of training
✅ 20 hours of personalized mentoring
✅ Practical support and ongoing follow-up
Starting and growing a business requires more than knowledge. It also takes someone who believes in you, encourages you through the challenges, and reminds you that success is possible.
At TRANSFORMA, we believe that when we empower one woman, we strengthen an entire family. 💙
Congratulations, Heidy! We are so proud of you!

🌟Each of these women came to TRANSFORMA with a dream—to grow a small business, provide for their families, build a bette...
04/08/2026

🌟Each of these women came to TRANSFORMA with a dream—to grow a small business, provide for their families, build a better future, and, for many, create positive change in their communities. 🌿We listened to their stories. We walked alongside them. We invested countless hours in training to strengthen both life and business skills. Together, we developed business plans, created budgets, and for many, provided scholarships for equipment, tools, materials, and other resources needed to launch or strengthen their businesses.
All of this is part of our Economic Development Program, designed to support mothers, grandmothers caring for children and adolescents, and women serving as community leaders.
Today, we celebrate the dedication of our staff and volunteers who have faithfully walked with these remarkable women throughout their journeys.
⭐️What happens next with their businesses is in God’s hands. We are grateful that He allowed us to be part of their story and to serve as a response to a season of need.
Today, our hearts are full of gratitude for the privilege of walking alongside these incredible women and witnessing the hope, courage, and resilience they carry into the future.
FaithInAction

🌟Today, Heidy graduated from our Micro Retail Business Course! 🎉✨She shared how meaningful it has been to have someone f...
04/08/2026

🌟Today, Heidy graduated from our Micro Retail Business Course! 🎉✨
She shared how meaningful it has been to have someone from TRANSFORMA walking alongside her—providing encouragement, mentoring, practical support, and guidance throughout every stage of her entrepreneurial journey.
As the head of her household, her small business is now the means by which she provides for her family and covers her household expenses.
Throughout this journey, she received:
✅ 54 hours of training
✅ 20 hours of personalized mentoring
✅ Practical support and ongoing follow-up
Starting and growing a business requires more than knowledge. It also takes someone who believes in you, encourages you through the challenges, and reminds you that success is possible.
At TRANSFORMA, we believe that when we empower one woman, we strengthen an entire family. 💙
Congratulations, Heidy! We are so proud of you!

⭐️Creativity is more than fun—it is a pathway to healing. When vulnerable children are given a safe space to play and cr...
28/07/2026

⭐️Creativity is more than fun—it is a pathway to healing. When vulnerable children are given a safe space to play and create, they develop resilience, process emotions, strengthen relationships, and rediscover joy.
Every brushstroke, every colouring page, and every shared laugh helps build a brighter future. ⭐️Because every child deserves the opportunity to heal, dream, and thrive. ✨

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