About Us

41 And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.

42 And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

— Mark 5:41-42

Our story

Talita Cumi CR began in 1994 in Costa Rica. Programs for boys and girls were created with the goal of rebuilding their self-confidence through classes. Around that time our founder’s mother passed away. This would change Rebeca Ruiz’s life, as her mother was the one who taught her how hard work and education were tools to empower others. Rebeca was inspired to leave a positive footprint in the hearts of others and formalize the foundation in 1995. The foundation's primary focus has been to work and provide educational tools that empower children, teenagers, young adults, men, women and seniors.

Success stories

Donations program for education and social well-being institutions

Educating through art

Educational program for entrepreneurs

Assisting in emotional and psychological support

Scholarship program for learning English

Our principles

Mission

Empowering through education, providing educational tools to overcome life’s challenges.

Vision

Be the hands that help others get up and start over finding themselves experiencing the miracle of living an abundant life.

Values

Education, hard work, giving, helping and empowering.

How we help

  • Online language learning scholarships

  • Mental health & well being

  • Online support groups

  • Online workshops

  • Couseling & psychology scholarships

  • Educational programs

  • NPO training programs

Our team

  • Rebeca R

    Founder

  • Jorge V

    President

  • Elizabeth M

    Vice president

  • Giselle R

    Executive member

  • Lourdes A

    Fiscal

  • Vera C

    Vocal

Contact us

connect@talitacumicr.org