The Mission Field

Alajuelita is a low income, urban, suburb of San Jose, which is the nations capital and the largest city in Costa Rica. Due to this, Alajuelita has many of the same challenges as low income, urban environments in the United States. According to the last census, the population is roughly 200,000. Unemployment is a staggering 65%, and only 30% will graduate from high school. Drugs and alcohol abuse are common and contribute to many of the social problems. Prostitution is legal in Costa Rica, and many of the women in Alajuelita work as prostitutes, which is often the family's only source of income.

In spite of all of the social and spiritual challenges in Alajuelita, we love the people. We are committed to shining the light of Jesus Christ into the darkness of Alajuelita. We strive to accomplish this through hosting short-term mission teams, and other ongoing ministries such as a thriving church plant, feeding centers, and a child sponsorship program.