GAP Gives H1 2024 Report: Working with Purpose for People and the Environment

2024, A Year of Giving Back

Our team has been busy making a positive impact on our communities during the first half of 2024. We're happy to share their H1 2024 accomplishments.?

We started the year with a big goal: donating $100K and collectively volunteering 1,500 hours. We're well on our way to achieving this. We have selected charities, communities and athletes to donate and GAPsters have poured their hearts and souls into making a difference by donating their time in volunteering activities.?

Q1: People at the Heart of It All

Our focus on GENTE (People) during Q1 has been a powerful reminder of the human connection at the core of our mission. We help to improve the lives of people in our local communities, especially those facing social risks.?

Empowering the Next Generation

Investing in the future means investing in our youth. We kicked off the year with a bang throughout the program “GAPacks” by distributing over 120 packages filled with essential school supplies to children in Colombia and Costa Rica. These packs were symbols of hope and support for young minds eager to learn.

We also supported the next generation of entrepreneurs through mentorship programs and to provide essential educational resources to children in need. Our donation to “Guardianes Ancestrales,” a program to provide books for indigenous kids in Colombia are testament to our dedication to fostering growth and learning.

Cancer Awareness

We also donated resources to FUNDAMURO in Costa Rica and FUNDAYAMA in Colombia, both breast cancer associations. We also hosted a powerful cancer awareness talk for our GAPsters in partnership with FUNDAYAMA. We wanted to provide learning opportunities on cancer. Hearing the stories of courage and resilience from our own employees and the patients was a meaningful experience. It reinforced the importance of open dialogue, early detection and supporting those facing health challenges.

Bridging the Digital GAP

Technology has the power to transform lives and we're committed to ensuring everyone has access to its benefits. That is why, our last Q1 event was the kickoff meeting to launch the “Senior Tech GAP program” a specialized technological course for senior citizens from Cartago, Costa Rica. This unique course, taught by our very own GAPsters, will equip them with essential digital skills to help them stay connected, engaged, and independent in the digital reality we are living.?

Finally, the GAP Connects program has sponsored? "Casa de la Divina Providencia" to provide teenage mothers who have experienced rights violations with essential resources. By offering internet access and a computer lab with specialized courses, the program is empowering these young women with digital skills, fostering their personal and professional development, and potentially opening doors to new opportunities.?

Q2: Nurturing Our Planet

While our focus on people has been strong, our commitment to the environment is equally important. We've taken significant strides in our AMBIENTE (Environment) initiatives during Q2, starting with the planting of over 200 trees across Colombia and Costa Rica. While teaching GAPsters and their families the importance of our environmental footprint, we want to coexist with respect for the environment.?

Future ahead?

As we look ahead to the second half of the year, we're excited to expand our environmental initiatives and explore new ways to make a positive impact with our PROPóSITO (Purpose) pillar. Whether it's through volunteerism, donations, or raising awareness, every contribution counts.

GAP Gives' success is a direct result of the incredible collaboration between our employees, partners and the communities we serve. We're grateful for the unwavering support of our GAPsters, whose dedication and passion fuel our mission.

GAP Gives is here to continue to build a better future for all.?

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