Impact
Real Impact, Real Change: Transforming Lives with the Business Institute of the Americas Foundation
The Business Institute of the Americas Foundation is dedicated to creating measurable and lasting change. Your donations go directly to programs that uplift the most vulnerable populations in Costa Rica, Panama, and beyond. Explore the stories and statistics that demonstrate the profound difference we make every day.
Impact by the Numbers: Our Progress & Reach
Our Impact at a Glance
Transparency is at the heart of our mission. Here’s a clear look at what we’ve accomplished—thanks to the generosity of supporters like you:
đź“š 1,450 Children Provided with Essential School Supplies:
Ensuring bright academic futures for indigenous youth and refugee children by equipping them with backpacks, uniforms, notebooks, and educational materials. For many, this is their first step into formal education. Impact per $100 donation: A school kit for one child, including shoes, school uniform, backpack, notebooks, and supplies.
🍲 780 Families Received Nutritional & Humanitarian Aid: Meeting urgent needs for food, clothing, and hygiene supplies in marginalized border communities. Our outreach ensures that no family is left behind in times of crisis.
🛠️ 315 Individuals Gained Vocational Skills: Through workshops in agriculture, sustainable crafts, and basic entrepreneurship, we empower youth and adults with the tools to generate income and build resilient communities.
🤝 17 Communities Engaged in Empowerment Programs: From leadership development to community planning, our programs build local capacity and promote sustainable, grassroots solutions to social challenges.Â
đź’Ż Transparent & Accountable: 92% of Donations Go Directly to Programs. We ensure that your support goes where it matters most—into classrooms, food baskets, training centers, and community halls. 6% Administration, 2% Fundraising.Â
Inspiring Success Stories: Faces of Change
Behind every number is a life transformed. These are just a few examples of how your generosity empowers individuals and strengthens communities:
Kevin’s Voice in English. From Shy Student to Confident Communicator: Kevin’s Journey Through Language:
”Kevin, a 10-year-old boy from a rural village along the Costa Rican-Panamanian border, barely spoke in class when he first joined the Foundation’s English teaching program. Living in a home without internet, learning a second language felt impossible. But week by week, through interactive lessons, caring volunteers, and donated learning materials, Kevin began to find his voice—literally. Today, he proudly reads short stories in English, helps his classmates pronounce new words, and dreams of one day becoming a tour guide to show others the beauty of his homeland. His story reminds us: education opens doors where none seemed to exist”.
MarĂa’s Entrepreneurial Journey-From Indigenous Village to Aspiring Entrepreneur: MarĂa’s Story of Hope:Â
”MarĂa, a young Gnöbe Bugle woman from a remote border community, dreamed of starting a small textile business. With vocational training and mentorship from the Business Institute of the Americas Foundation, she gained the skills and confidence needed.”
The Garcia Family’s New Beginning – A Safe Haven: How the Foundation Supported a Refugee Family’s Fresh Start:
”Fleeing hardship, the Garcia family arrived at the border (Costa Rica–Panama border line) with nothing. The Business Institute of the Americas Foundation provided immediate humanitarian assistance, including food and clothing, and connected them with resources for stability.”
Building Stronger Communities: Pavones Leads Their Own Sustainable Future:
”Through our community empowerment initiatives, residents of Pavones identified their needs and, with our support, launched a successful sustainable tourism project that is boosting local economic development.”
YOUR GENEROSITY CHANGES LIVES – DONATE NOW