Bertalia González Villalobos
Founder · Legacy and Inspiration
A community leader in reforestation, water protection, and environmental stewardship. Her selfless work gave rise to the mission and values that guide Fundación Abuela Ecológica today.
Fundación Abuela Ecológica
Transparency and Accountability
Trust is built through clear, accessible, and verifiable information. Here, we share who we are, how we make decisions, and how we remain accountable to our community.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors guides the organization's strategy, oversees its management, and ensures that its mission and values are upheld.
María Fernanda Murillo Alfaro
President
Term 2026 – 2028
Cristel Arce
Vice President
Term 2026 – 2028
Laura Alfaro González
Treasurer
Term 2026 – 2028
Eulin Chacón
Secretary
Term 2026 – 2028
Carlos Andrei Salas
Board Member I
Term 2026 – 2028
Alberto Rico Urones
Board Member II
Term 2026 – 2028
Founders
The foundation was born from collective efforts and a deep commitment to environmental protection and community empowerment.
Laura Alfaro González
Founder
Environmental advocate and social leader from the Huetar Norte Region. She promotes ecological restoration, environmental education, and community development, with an emphasis on rural women's leadership, interinstitutional collaboration, and biodiversity conservation.
María Fernanda Murillo Alfaro
Founder
Software engineer committed to climate action and community work. She has played an active role in strengthening the foundation and advancing its environmental education initiatives.
Reports and Accountability
We publish our reports as part of our commitment to ethical, responsible, and verifiable management.
Annual Activity Report
An overview of projects, social and environmental impact, and institutional management during 2025.
Report pending publicationAnnual Activity Report
An overview of projects, social and environmental impact, and institutional management during 2024.
Report pending publicationAnnual Activity Report
Results, community initiatives, and conservation activities carried out throughout 2023.
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An institutional report on the environmental and social initiatives carried out in 2022.
Report pending publication