Impact
Transforming education through access and shared humanity
Since 2006, La Paz Global has connected donors, educators, and families to create learning communities where compassion, curiosity, and leadership thrive. Through scholarships, program funding, and global partnerships, we ensure that every student, no matter their background, has access to a high-quality, human-centered education.
Together, we’ve built more than simply a funding network. We’ve built a model for what equitable education can look like when local and international communities learn side by side.
By the numbers
graduates and counting supported through the scholarship program at La Paz Community School since 2014.
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of students receive some form of financial assistance at La Paz, with 12 % on full scholarships.
students currently participating in the La Paz Scholarship program from underserved communities in Guanacaste.
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A donation of $12,500 covers an entire La Paz scholarship for one child for one school year.
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In an average school year, a student in La Paz will receive 5x more hours of education and project-based learning experiences vs. a local public school. (255 hours vs. 1,260 hours)
What impact looks like
Access that changes lives
Every scholarship is more than financial aid—it’s an invitation to lead. Students who once faced barriers to education now graduate fluent in two languages, grounded in empathy, and equipped with the skills to thrive in a complex world.
Communities that grow together
At La Paz Community School, local and international families learn side by side, creating a microcosm of globalization that strengthens social capital and fosters cross-cultural understanding.
Education that scales
Our work supports teacher training, experiential curriculum design, and partnerships that replicate the La Paz model globally, expanding access to human-centered learning for future generations.
Yaritza Villegas Campos
La Paz Scholarship Graduate
“At twelve, I arrived at La Paz Community School carrying a dream that felt out of reach. La Paz Global opened the door to an education that changed my life. Today, I hold a master’s degree and dedicate my work to helping other students discover what is possible.”
La Paz Community School Student
“Thanks to my scholarship, I’ve learned to see the world through more than one language—and to believe that leadership means caring for others.”
Parent of La Paz Scholarship Recipient
“La Paz Global has shown us what true community looks like. Our children learn empathy, courage, and curiosity every single day.”
Our ongoing goals
Grow the endowment to $50 million to ensure long-term sustainability for scholarships and programs.
Partner with 10 additional schools to expand human-centered education across Costa Rica and beyond.
Join the movement
Your support turns access into action. Every donation, partnership, and conversation helps build a more compassionate, connected world, one student, one classroom, one community at a time.