Health Fair: an example of our commitment to the community and the indigenous population

In Grupo Esfuerzo, we understand that our responsibility goes beyond producing and exporting high-quality bananas. We believe in the power of teamwork to create a positive impact in the communities where we operate, especially for populations facing greater challenges, such as indigenous communities. For this reason, we decided to support the organization of a Health Fair in the indigenous territory of Cabécar Tayní, in the Valle de la Estrella.

Health Fair: A Community Impact Initiative
At the end of 2024, the Cerere School, located in the Cabécar Tayní indigenous territory, was transformed into a space for care, education, and recreation for 200 students from 20 indigenous schools. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 participated in this fair, which allowed them to access health services and educational activities. Thanks to a public-private collaboration between the Ministry of Public Education, the Ministry of Health, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund, and companies such as Grupo Esfuerzo, medical checkups, dental checkups, talks on nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits, as well as games and recreational activities that promoted learning in a fun way, were offered.

A Joint Effort for Well-being
The fair involved approximately 100 professionals from areas such as psychology, general medicine, dentistry, nutrition, physical education, special education, and even indigenous traditional medicine. During six hours of intense activity, the health and well-being of the students were promoted, reinforcing the importance of prevention and education on health issues.

Grupo Esfuerzo’s Contribution
At Grupo Esfuerzo, we are proud to have contributed to this initiative through food donations, which provided snacks for both the students and the volunteer staff who made the fair possible. We know that proper nutrition is essential for learning and development, so our participation reflected our commitment to the well-being of these communities.

Building Strong Relationships with the Community
At Grupo Esfuerzo, we maintain a continuous commitment to the development of communities near our operations. We recognize the cultural richness and value of indigenous populations and work to build respectful and sustainable relationships with them. This fair was, precisely, a way to demonstrate that. “Actions like these reflect our vision of social responsibility: to be strategic allies in the promotion of health, education, and community development. We are convinced that by working together, we can build a more equitable and prosperous future for all people,” said Roberto Gómez, our manager.