MY DREAM:
My big dream is to see every young person in Costa Rica have the opportunity to experience the love of Jesus through genuine relationships with leaders who know them, care for them, and walk alongside them. I dream of seeing Young Life established throughout San José and eventually throughout the country, reaching young people who might never otherwise have the opportunity to hear and respond to the Gospel.
MY STORY:
My journey with Young Life began in October 2016, when I was invited to a club. Through the relationships I built with leaders and my experience at camp in 2017, I came to know Jesus personally and began to grow in my faith and leadership. Since then, I have served in several roles before stepping into my current role.
Throughout these experiences, God has given me a growing passion for reaching young people, developing leaders, and building healthy, sustainable ministries. My vision for San José is to strengthen our leadership team, invest intentionally in our current Area Directors, and expand Young Life's presence throughout the province. I want to help build a ministry that not only reaches more young people today but also develops leaders who can continue multiplying that impact for years to come.
MY EDUCATION
DGL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Hipanoamerican University, San José, Costa Rica
Bachelor's Degree in English Language Teaching
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO SERVE IN COSTA RICA
Alajuelita in San José, Costa Rica, is a community with significant opportunities to reach young people and develop leaders through Young Life. The province includes 20 cantons, each with its own communities, needs, and opportunities for connection. Although we have already seen God open doors and build meaningful relationships with young people, there is still much potential for the ministry to grow and reach more communities.
MY FUNDING NEEDS
To cover daily living expenses including housing, food, and transportation, I must raise my salary. Please consider joining my support team so that I can focus on ministry with the teenagers in my neighborhood and expand God's Kingdom in Costa Rica.
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MY INTERESTS
Beyond Young Life, I enjoy learning, growing as a person, and having meaningful conversations with people. I am naturally curious and enjoy understanding how things work, thinking through challenges, and finding practical solutions. I also enjoy opportunities to develop new skills and discover different perspectives.
One thing about me is that I genuinely enjoy both the strategic and relational sides of life. I can enjoy organizing ideas, planning, and solving problems, but I also value spending time with people, listening to their stories, and building meaningful connections.
Another fun fact about me is that I studied accounting and finance before pursuing my degrees in English Language Teaching. This has given me an interesting combination of skills, from working with numbers and organization to communicating and teaching. I enjoy learning from different experiences and finding ways to apply what I learn to everyday life.
I am also someone who loves a good challenge and appreciates opportunities that push me outside my comfort zone. I believe there is always something new to learn, and I enjoy seeing how different experiences can help me grow as a person.
When I am with my family, I love to watch movies and laugh all together.
A FAVORITE SCRIPTURE
“...being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” –Philippians 1:6
This verse is meaningful to me because it reminds me that God is continually working in my life. As I look back on my journey, I can see how He has used different seasons, challenges, relationships, and opportunities in Young Life to shape my character and grow my faith. I have learned that growth is a process, and that God is not finished with me yet.
I WOULD LOVE TO TELL YOU MORE ABOUT MY MINISTRY
I would be so grateful for the opportunity to learn more about you and tell you more about my ministry here in Costa Rica. Email me or message me so we can connect. You are always welcome to come experience Young Life ministry up close. Pura Vida.
MY STORY
I was born into a Muslim household that followed Allah without any questions until my older sister received Christ and become a Christian. Our parents followed in the faith. Ever since my life has not been the same because Jesus is at the center of it now. I'm an ordained minister of the Gospel in my church. Now a Developing Global Leader, I am combining my gifts and passions and pursuing a degree in graphic design and video editing at Milton Margai Technical University.
My greatest strength is my ability to motivate and help the younger generation by bringing out the best in them. My vision is to remain actively involved in the next generation through Young Life and give counsel and help as they identify their own talents.
MY MINISTRY FOCUS
I work in a community where many teenagers have to work to support their families as street vendors, on farms, or low-paying informal jobs. Teenage pregnancies, early marriages, and the need to support family income often force teens—particularly girls—out of school. Crime, drug abuse, and gangs are a common threat.
That's why Young Life is such an important part of this community. We give kids opportunities for healthy friendships, fun activities, positive role models and, most of all, the chance to hear the gospel and grow in faith.
I currently lead two clubs, one in the city center and the other one that is just starting in a nearby neighborhood. Our focus is on high school kids and we are training leaders to open a Wyldlife club in the next six months.
MY PRAYER REQUESTS
• More volunteer leaders for the Waterloo club. We are expanding and reaching younger kids so we want to start a Wyldlife Club in that community but we do not have enough leaders to do it well.
• Upcoming camp - that we would be able to have dependable transportation there and that many kids hear and respond to the Gospel.
• For God's favor on my family – improved health for my mom. My sister is finishing secondary school and dreams of going to university. We are praying that she will receive a scholarship.
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