03Nov

La Esmeralda de Siquirres visits San Marcos.

We just spent two beautiful days with this amazing group of women from La Esmeralda de Siquirres. Thirteen in total visited San Marcos and had an experience of a lifetime learning more about Bricks to Bread and the power of ambition. We baked bread, shared experiences, answered questions, listened to dreams, walked the rain forest […]
08May

Bricks to Bread and Youth Empowerment

Bricks to Bread not only changes lives with a brick and a loaf, but also shapes the next generation of global leaders. Check out our video of Bricks to Bread and youth empowerment!
25Mar

Pre-Build Adventures

Since arriving on Thursday, March 21, the Bricks to Bread volunteers have been able to enjoy Costa Rica! We’ve been in Escazú, Zarcero, Ciudad Quesada, and much more! Yesterday, March 23rd was definitely a highlight. We visited Cristina and Laura’s Panaderia del Bosque in San Marcos de Cutris. They greeted us with fresh agua de […]
17Mar

Deysi takes a course in business management

Deysi just graduated from a course on business management and access to credit offered by el INA (National Learning Institute) through the Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica! She learned about project management, risks and available credit options for female entrepreneurs. This course has helped her build on her business model. Her goal is to open […]
31Jan

Naitami Progress

Two weeks ago the Alvarado family, along with Laura and Christina, trekked down to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limón, Costa Rica. The plan was to visit the Bribri community to work on logistics for our upcoming March build. Two buses and a boat ride later we arrived in Barrio Escalantes where we were greeted by […]
24Nov

La panaderia almendra is now open!

La panaderia almendra is now open! Daysi has been hard at work with her new oven! For her first official bake she sold two pizzas and eight bags of breads! She is so grateful for all those who were involved and for those who have and continue to support her: “no tengo palabras para agradecer […]
09Jul

Day four of July 2018 Oven Build: July 7th

Follow our 2018 July build on our blog. Here is an update from July 7th, enjoy!         The day started with lots of rain, which ultimately meant lots of mud. We made progress, we got wet, we got dirty, and there was lots of sweat! Great work boys and Josie.     […]
09Jul

Day two of July 2018 Oven Build: July 5th

Follow our 2018 July build on our blog. Here are some pictures from July 5th, enjoy!   We leave Liberia for our home for the next 2 weeks: Horquetas de Sarapiqui   Each day is a new day, a new experience, a new wonder and a new love.   Each day we pray for God’s guidance, […]
09Jul

Day one of July 2018 Oven Build: July 4th

Follow our 2018 July build on our blog. Here is our most recent post, enjoy!   We leave our beloved country on it’s birthday to celebrate a new kind of life in Horquetas de Sarapiqui   Each day is a new day, a new experience, a new wonder and a new love.   Each day we […]
15Mar

Mi Amor’s Newest Arrival

If you remember last June we met Mi Amor the cow the Perez Family purchased with saved earnings. We are excited to announce Mi Amor just had a baby girl! This is great news as she will also be able to produce high quality milk for the Perez Family and their bakery.

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