Kids Saving The Rainforest – December 2024

Yeimy Gamboa P. – Director and Biologist, KSTR

Dear Readers:

At Kids Saving the Rainforest (KSTR), we are pleased to share with you a summary of our activities and achievements during this year 2024. It has been a year full of effort, commitment and significant achievements in our mission to protect the biodiversity of our tropical forests and to inspire new generations to value, respect and care for our planet. One of our main focuses this year has been, in addition to the rehabilitation and release of wildlife, the education of children from 16 schools in the cantons of Quepos and Parrita, about respect for wildlife and the importance of every living being on this planet we inhabit.

In our rescue center, we have cared for and provided specialized care to 245 animals until November 13, so there will surely be many more by the end of the year, many of these have been victims of roadkill, attacks by domestic animals, electrocutions, confiscated pets, among others.

Thanks to our team of biologists, veterinarians, and volunteers, we have managed to rehabilitate many of them and return them to their natural habitat, allowing them to live in freedom again. In addition, we have expanded our reforestation and habitat restoration efforts, we have improved the sanctuary’s enclosures to comply with international animal welfare legislation, our veterinary clinic finally has x-ray, laser, electroacupuncture, ultrasound equipment, and more. Environmental education has also been a fundamental pillar in our activities. We have given workshops and educational visits for children, adolescents, and adults, providing them with tools and knowledge to understand the importance of preserving ecosystems. We firmly believe that education is the key to achieving long-term change, and we are proud to see how these experiences are inspiring new generations to act for the environment.

We cannot forget to thank everyone who made each of these achievements possible. From our volunteers and donors to local communities and allied organizations, every effort and contribution has been fundamental to advancing our mission. Without you, none of this would have been possible. We would like to end this message by inviting everyone to join this important cause. Every action counts and every support brings us closer to a world where nature and human beings can coexist in harmony. Let’s make this planet a better place for future generations together! Thank you with all our hearts and let’s continue working together for our forests and their precious biodiversity.