About Pasitos and Creciendo Juntos

Pasitos grew out of an entrepreneurial project where local members of the community identified community needs and built projects to address them. Pasitos addresses the need for early childcare and education. It has grown to specifically meet the needs of single mothers and working parents by providing these services for free.

Pasitos is supported by Creciendo Juntos, a local nonprofit that works with communities in Guanacaste to improve access to quality education, empowering residents of the region to achieve a sustainable future and better quality of life. Creciendo Juntos means “growing together,” and indeed the organization has helped the community to grow by facilitating initiatives throughout the district to help improve the local public schools and allow their students to flourish.

A Snapshot of Guardia

Guardia is a rural town in the state of Guanacaste, where 34.5% of the population live in poverty, a contrast to 16.3 percent in the Central region. There is an 11 percent unemployment rate in Liberia, the capital city of Guanacaste, and only 40% of the population between the ages of 20 and 64 have finished high school. Many schools have limited teaching materials and school supplies; with technology they can access a wealth of information. Give A Day Global is proud to be partnering with the schools to increase their access to learning materials.

Volunteering at Pasitos

Pasitos and Creciendo Juntos often welcome volunteers to provide enrichment for preschool students at a daycare for children of single mothers and working parents. This may include facilitating arts and crafts activities, practicing basic English, and playing with students. For larger groups, there may be opportunities to work on a mural to enliven the space. Click on the link below to learn more about the organization and about volunteer opportunities. You may contact Creciendo Juntos using the form below to express interest in volunteering at Pasitos.