About Us
Despite Costa Rica’s global reputation for wellness and its iconic pura vida lifestyle, health disparities in Talamanca remain stark. Around 70–90% of Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and migrant families in the region live below the poverty line, compared to just 20% nationwide. Aside from discrimination, geographic isolation and systemic barriers to care contribute to these inequities.
Salud Para Todos Caribe is a grassroots nonprofit organization based on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, Talamanca. We honor individual healthcare choices, prioritize local leadership, and value traditional healing alongside allopathic and natural therapies to underprivileged communities that need it most.
Mission
Salud Para Todos Caribe expands access to integrative healthcare in Talamanca, Costa Rica, by combining traditional and modern therapies to promote healing for body, mind, and spirit. We engage individuals and groups in culturally grounded learning and service to advance health equity locally and globally.
Vision
Our vision is to increase health equity by enhancing access to preventive and integrative wellness modalities often unavailable in the public healthcare system, and promote community wellbeing through the sharing of local traditional healing and dietary practices.
Our community health center, mobile clinics, and incredible team of health professionals and activists bring care directly to underserved communities. We combine modern science with traditional healthcare practices to serve those who are often excluded from Costa Rica’s healthcare system.
Values
Our work is grounded in service, community partnerships, and a culture of volunteerism that reignites the value of social justice in healthcare.
Cultural Connection
We deeply appreciate the importance of cultural connection and the sharing of diverse perspectives, recognizing that they enrich our understanding of healthcare. We approach every individual with humility, honoring their unique backgrounds, experiences, as well as respecting their right to make their own healthcare choices. We aim to support individuals in their healthcare journeys, fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding.
Local Leadership, Partnerships, and Traditions
We acknowledge the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous and Afro-descendants, and aim to preserve their traditional healing practices. We understand that these practices are essential for individual health, as well as the overall well-being of the community. Valuing and integrating these perspectives creates a more inclusive and holistic approach to health that respects and honors the wisdom of these communities.
Respect
We respect everyone’s choices and preferences by offering an integrative approach to medicine that spans natural and allopathic therapies. We are committed to treating everyone with the utmost dignity and respect, providing them with informed decisions about their health. By fostering a compassionate environment, we aim to build trust and promote healing for all.
Healthcare as a Human Right
Everyone has equal opportunities to live a healthy life. Regardless of socioeconomic status or any other barrier to high-quality care, we believe that access to healthcare is a fundamental human right for all.
Service and Volunteerism
We inspire change by providing compassionate service and nurturing a culture of volunteerism. Our efforts aim to restore and emphasize the importance of social justice within the healthcare system, so everyone receives fair and equitable treatment.