Welcome to fundema.org! Your new hub for conservation in the Western Region of the Central Valley of Costa Rica.

Mariette Pepping

Oct 2

2 min read

How an accessible, user-friendly central website opens the door to regional reach, funding, and greater community engagement here in our area.

In the Western Region of the Central Valley (Grecia, Sarchí, San Ramón, Naranjo, Palmares, Atenas), nature isn’t something distant, it’s in our mountains, our rivers, and our everyday biodiversity. With that vision in mind, we’re pleased to officially present www.fundema.org, a website created by and for our community.

What you can find today on fundema.org

Our Projects: Learn more about the impactful initiatives we lead in the field, such as wildlife monitoring and protection with Primates de Grecia, the reforestation of biological corridors, and community-based environmental education.
Calendar of Activities: Want to join us as a volunteer? Check out our interactive calendar to find out about upcoming bird counts, tree-planting events, river cleanups, and workshops.
Donations: Supporting regional conservation is now easier and more intuitive. You can make donations targeted toward specific projects that interest you with complete transparency.
Science and Community Blog: A space where we share reports on our field activities, as well as scientific research and articles on local biodiversity and natural heritage written by local experts.
FUNDEMA-PP History and Values: Discover who we are, what drives us, and the long-term goals that guide our work in the Western Region of the Central Valley.
Corporate Partnerships and Social Responsibility: A space dedicated to connecting local businesses and institutions with sustainability:
- Sustainable Team Building: Outdoor volunteer and team-building experiences that strengthen organizational culture while protecting the environment.
- EcoTourism Occidente: Sustainable tourism options to highlight the area’s natural and cultural heritage.
Direct Links to our Social Media channels: Follow our official channels so you don’t miss out on daily updates.

What's Coming Up

A website is constantly evolving. We're already working on new features that we'll be launching very soon:

Expansion of the Partner Program: More benefits and integration for businesses and organizations that support the cause.
More Payment Methods: Direct integration with SINPE Móvil, PayPal, and other payment gateways to make donating even easier.
Kids Corner: Educational resources, interactive guides, and teaching materials about local flora and fauna for the children of our region.
Video Gallery: A multimedia space to enjoy exclusive audiovisual content captured during our field activities.

A Team-Driven Project

Behind this new website was a collaborative development process in which I contributed my strategic and methodological vision from MariMundo.

Through alignment sessions based on strengths (CliftonStrengths) and hands-on training, our entire team at Fundema PP now has direct access and full autonomy to update content, post events, and keep the platform up to date for the entire community.

If you’re interested in learning more about how we developed this website as a team or would like to explore my strategy and coaching services, you can visit MariMundo or contact me directly.

I invite you to explore www.fundema.org and play an active role in shaping the environmental future of the Western Region of the Central Valley! We’d love to hear from you: if you have any comments or feel that information is missing from the site, please don’t hesitate to let us know.