Goals 4 Chicas was created because of the enormous interest in soccer, and the need for girls' activities in the local community that focuses on building their confidence and health. We are committed to supporting girl’s and women’s empowerment through soccer and other healthy activities in Costa Rica, particularly in the rural areas of the Southern Pacific zone of Costa Rica.
If you would like to donate by wire transfer or donate stock, please email admin@amigosofcostarica.org to receive the indicated account information. We will also confirm which project you would like to support with your donation and how you would like to receive your receipt.
Amigos of Costa Rica charges a 3% fee on donations. If you would like to cover the fees associated with your donation, please include an additional 3%.
Please make payable to Amigos of Costa Rica and mail to:
Amigos of Costa Rica
P. O. Box 748
West Chester, PA 19381
Amigos of Costa Rica charges a 3% fee on donations. If you would like to cover the fees associated with your donation, please include an additional 3%.
Don't forget to tell us what you'd like your donation to support! Please indicate the organization & project name on the memo line, or include with your check. Checks received without a designation will be used to support Amigos of Costa Rica operating costs. Receipts will be mailed to the address on the check unless you request a digital receipt.
Let us know your check is on the way!
To let us know you're mailing a check, please fill in this form to help your payment reach the intended organization & project.
Amigos of Costa Rica accepts payments via Zelle to the email address: emily@amigosofcostarica.org
Let us know about your Zelle payment!
Please fill in our form to help your payment reach the intended organization & project. So that we may provide you with a receipt, please include your email and mailing address below.
Amigos of Costa Rica accepts donations via Crypto, read more. Please be sure to add the organization name to the donation notes section.
Goals 4 Chicas was created because of the enormous interest in soccer, and the need for girls' activities in the local community that focuses on building their confidence and health. We are committed to supporting girl’s and women’s empowerment through soccer and other healthy activities in Costa Rica, particularly in the rural areas of the Southern Pacific zone of Costa Rica.
The 4 broad goals of the organization are to:
1) Support the expansion of girl’s access to soccer practice and games.
2) Develop empowerment and health classes for girls in a safe space.
3) Improve community sports fields and access to sports equipment.
4) Support a network of girls’ soccer teams in Costa Rica.
Support the first and only local all-girls soccer team!
Costa Rica's first all-girls soccer academy for ages 6 to 16 began in Uvita in August 2021, growing from 10 to over 75 participants! This all-girls soccer academy provides fun soccer practices every week and an opportunity to play on a competitive team.
Essential to its success, is making it affordable for the girls to regularly participate in weekly practices and to play in games. This means the participation fee cannot exceed $2 per practice for each girl—donations ensure that participation remains affordable. Donations also go to field rental, practice equipment, uniforms, paying local women to coach, and travel expenses. The program provides scholarships and soccer equipment to players who are in need.
The program primarily uses a local synthetic field for practices, and if weather permits, they also use the Uvita Plaza near the local high school (an outdoor grass field). Both fields require a rental fee to reserve and use for practices and games.
So far, the girls have played in several competitive games throughout the Southern Pacific zone, including in San Vito (for the first All Girls Tournament), Palmar Norte, Jacó, Quepos, Uvita, and Ojochal.
Support health programming to foster empowerment and field trips for local girls!
Goals 4 Chicas works with the La Costa Chicas Fútbol Club to provide fun active opportunities beyond soccer for local girls, including field trips and seminars. The girls have participated in a beach clean-up day. They have had classes such as self-defense and a girls empowerment and been on a trip to learn about coral reef restoration (see photos).
Support the development of a sports and events complex in Uvita!
Goals 4 Chicas has been working closely with the Uvita Sports Committee and the Uvita Elementary School to upgrade the soccer field in Uvita near the Community Center. Right now, playing soccer outdoors is limited to certain times of day, due to not having lights and not having proper facilities. So far, there has been considerable progress from volunteers who have designed and priced the construction of bleachers, bathrooms, team benches, soccer goals, and lights. Goals 4 Chicas has already helped fund the construction of 4 additional soccer goals and for field maintenance with more updates on the way!
These upgrades will allow the space to also be used for community gatherings, and to invite others to visit the area and participate in tournaments and community activities that will bring both awareness and additional funds to the local community.
Below are some costs associated with running the girls’ soccer program:
- Synthetic Field Rental Fee - practices 4 hours a week @7,500 colones an hour
Annual cost of $2,942
- Coaches Compensation - two coaches for practices and travel @20,000 colones a week per
Annual cost of $3,921
- Soccer Equipment - $200 a month
Annual cost of $ 2,400
- Tournament Transportation - 2-3 travel opportunities per year
Annual cost of $ 1,500
- Uniforms - 40 uniforms, 40 t-shirts
Annual cost of $1,600
- Sports and Events Complex* - estimated $25,000+ (cost without lights)
*Please reach out if you are interested in this project. We are currently working on finalizing costs.
Help us continue to support girls in the Southern Pacific zone of Costa Rica through soccer and other planned activities—you can choose how your donation is used.
