Summary
SOMOS is a catalyst for collaborative development that operates as an articulator of initiatives, an incubator of innovative programs, and a manager of social projects and public-private partnerships. SOMOS creates spaces for local organizations, community leaders, companies and/or public entities to have constructive interactions, express concerns, find solutions, and develop strategic plans. As an incubator, SOMOS enables the means and conditions for the creation of new organizations as well as the generation of new programs and projects that benefit the local community. As an administrator, SOMOS uses its skillsets to manage projects of community and national level importance.
SOMOS IN NUMBERS
Thanks to SOMOS' participation, the following was able to occur:
- 13 organizations in
- 1 alliance
- 1 strategic plan, prepared during
- 3 workshops
- 1 strategic communications video
The Alliance specified:
- 21 additional hours per week for the visit to the PNMB
- 1 bill
SOMOS, on behalf of the Alliance of Organizations, completed:
- 3 public reports
Thanks to the support of SOMOS in 2021, the ADIU managed to process:
- 902 park membership applications
Other Updates
March 21, 2022
SOMOS is a catalyst for collaborative development that operates as an articulator of initiatives, an incubator of innovative programs, and a manager of social projects and public-private partnerships. SOMOS creates spaces for local organizations, community leaders, companies and/or public entities to have constructive interactions, express concerns, find solutions, and develop strategic plans. As an incubator, SOMOS enables the means and conditions for the creation of new organizations as well as the generation of new programs and projects that benefit the local community. As an administrator, SOMOS uses its skillsets to manage projects of community and national level importance.
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November 1, 2021
Achievements include the development and approval of the membership program community of Bahía Ballena administered and executed by the ADI Uvita, which allows local residents to enter the park exempt from payment and generate funds for the association local development and more.
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December 10, 2020
In the second term of 2020, Fundación SOMOS’ efforts and resources were largely directed towards mitigating the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic in the communities within Costa Ballena. The short term response was to provide food security in the form of emergency aid and assistance. That transitioned into working alongside community organizations to reopen the main driver of tourism in our community: the Marino Ballena National Park.
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