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Our History 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2014 The year in numbers IMPACT ON LEADERSHIP Pilot programs were renewed to meet the most urgent needs of the women served. Árbol de Esperanza established a Jewelry Program to offer additional income to women. The One Fund company made a documentary video about the work carried out by RTE and ADE in Costa Rica. Secured new office space for the organization IMPACT OF THE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM 500 SANITARY PADS 500 CONDOMS 1000 PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS 135 women in the program of empowerment 75 received educational classes 135 participated in recreational and graduation activities of the program 135 received group and individual therapy 60 received medical support 55 participated in job talks and participated in internships 10 people got a job 100 received food and emergency items

Our History 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2021 The year in numbers MORE OF 80 WOMEN IN THE PROGRAM OF EMPOWERMENT In 2020, 80 women received support in mental health, Human Rights classes, Skills for life and work. Additionally, many families received emergency support during the COVID-19 pandemic. MENTAL HEALTH 86% no longer have self-destructive thoughts 95% feel less depressed, discouraged and hopeless 96% find it less difficult to make decisions 96% are no longer involved in domestic violence 98% improved sleep quality 98% feel less worried 97% feel safer 100% enjoy the activities of life 98% feel less angry 100% implemented impersonal care 98% report that their mental health is good 96% realize their triggers and causes of anxiety 98% feel better in the near future HUMAN RIGHTS 93% learned about the different types of violence 93% understood what healthy relationships are 86% acquired basic knowledge about Human Rights 74% learned how to file a complaint about the violation of their rights SEX EDUCATION 43% were introduced to sex education 81% received a talk on feminine care and hygiene 93% learned about condom use 88% learned how to prevent STIs LIFE SKILLS 69% learned about how to create a personal budget 83% improved their communication skills 90% know how to be more independent 98% understood the importance of having savings, a bank account and managing it 86% learned how to open a bank account 88% learned about self defense JOB SKILLS 93% have access to suitable clothing for a job interview 100% learned about salary, pension and payments 93% understand women's labor rights 98% understand what a job reference is 95% know how to write a CV 95% feel more comfortable in a job interview 100% feel motivated to work 69% understand their career options according to their skills 90% know how to apply for jobs by email 90% understand the dismissal protocol according to your location 62% can conduct job searches 71% understand professionalism in the workplace 117 PARTICIPANTS IN ELECTIVE CLASSES Nutrition Internet use Physiotherapy and chronic conditions Entrepreneurship Culinary Job skills Self-awareness Yoga Manicure Computer classes English Sewing Styling Crafts Life Proyect Gardening 149 RECEIVED ATTENTION IN CRISIS Legal support Funeral expenses Crisis intervention for fire Crisis intervention for self-harm Delivery of sanitary pads and condoms VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIPS 58 volunteers from colleges and universities fundraising

Our History 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2020 The year in numbers MORE THAN 80 WOMEN IN THE PROGRAM OF EMPOWERMENT In 2020, 80 women received support in mental health, Human Rights classes, Skills for life and work. Additionally, many families received emergency support during the COVID-19 pandemic. MENTAL HEALTH 86%no longer have self-destructive thoughts 95% feel less depressed, discouraged and hopeless 96% find it less difficult to make decisions 96% are no longer involved in domestic violence 98% improved sleep quality 98% feel less worried 97% feel safer 100% enjoy the activities of life 98% feel less angry 100% implemented personal care 98% report that their mental health is good 96% realized their triggers and causes of anxiety 98% feel better in the near future HUMAN RIGHTS 93% learned about the different types of violence 93% understood what healthy relationships are 86% acquired basic knowledge about Human Rights 74% learned how to file a complaint about a violation of their rights SEX EDUCATION 43% were introduced to sex education 81% received a talk on feminine care and hygiene 93% learned about condom use 88% learned how to prevent STIs LIFE SKILLS 69% learned about how to create a personal budget 83% improved their communication skills 90% know how to be more independent 98% understood the importance of having savings, a bank account and managing it 86% learned how to open a bank account 88% learned about self defense JOB SKILLS 93% have access to suitable clothing for a job interview 100% learned about salary, pension and payments 93% understand women's labor rights 98% understand what a job reference is 95% know how to write a CV 95% feel more comfortable in a job interview 100% feel motivated to work 69% understand their career options according their skills 90% know how to apply for jobs by email 90% understand the dismissal protocol according to their location 62% can conduct job searches 71% understand professionalism in the workplace 117 PARTICIPANTS IN ELECTIVE CLASSES Self-awareness Nutrition Internet use Styling Physiotherapy and chronic conditions Job skills Entrepreneurship Culinary Manicure English Crafts Life Proyect Gardening Computer classes Yoga Sewing 149 RECEIVED ATTENTION IN CRISIS Legal support Funeral expenses Crisis intervention for fire Crisis intervention for self-harm Delivery of sanitary pads and condoms VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIPS 58 volunteers from colleges and universities fundraising

WE WORK 3 LEVELS TO ACHIEVE A LONG-TERM CHANGE Empowering your mind At this stage, psychological and social work counseling sessions and socio-educational groups are offered for a period of 8 weeks. ​ Empowering your life During 8 weeks we work on aspects such as: - Sex education - Interpersonal skills - Building confidence and self- awareness - Human Rights Empowering your future The final stage consists of developing the participants' work and/or entrepreneurial skills for 2 months, 4 hours per week divided equally between theory and practice. WE HAVE HELPED MORE THAN 1000 WOMEN IN THE LAST 8 YEARS Árbol De Esperanza uses the programs created by Ready To Empower in an effort to restore hope and self-sufficiency of women at social risk. Phase 1: Empowering your mind Individual therapy and group therapy Objectives and Outcomes: Participants will receive an individualized process addressing their specific needs and desires. ​ Time frame: February to March, 2 months ​ Individual Attention: 8 sessions One individual session per week for 8 weeks Socio-educational group: 8 sessions Once a week for 8 weeks Group topics include, but are not limited to: Self-esteem and -love Depression Anger management Domestic violence Anxiety Coping Skills (Leadership, assertive communication, CAR, Teamwork) Emotion Management Phase 2: Empowering your life Life skills and Human Rights Objectives and Results: To increase participants' critical thinking, improve their independence and healthy way of communication. Timeframe: April to May Topics to be addressed: Building Confidence and Self-Awareness. Violence prevention Knowledge of human rights Sexual education Communication skills Women's labor rights Phase 3: Empowering your future Work skills Objectives and Outcomes: To promote the development of key professional skills by creating learning opportunities and work experiences for professional development and employment opportunities. Timeframe: June to July. 10 weeks, once a week with sessions of 2 practical hours and 2 face-to-face hours. Topics to be covered: Personal and household budgeting Knowledge of the labor market Creation of a Curriculum Vitae Job interview Working in a team Business Plan Labor Rights Computer Skills Internship

Volunteer Program In Árbol de Esperanza we believe in a world in which each person can contribute to the socio-economic and integral development of the community to create an equitable, prosperous and sustainable environment. This is the reason why our volunteers play a crucial role within our organization . These people create a support network that promotes local solutions and potentiates better living conditions and the healthy development of women. ​ Program objectives Strengthen your leadership skills Create and strengthen your professional relationships and create sustainable partnerships between individuals and associations Increase your technical skills and work experience Share your skills and develop your talent Requirements Proactive attitude Organizational and teamwork abilities The ability to adapt to different work environments Interest in gender equality Fill out the online registration form! Benefits Serve as an agent of change for the improvement of women's lives within the community Work in an environment of growth and continuous learning Get support from a multidisciplinary team Creation of professional links Access to all activities provided by the organization Participation certificate Certificate of work experience Fields of support Provide therapy and individual attention (only for psychology and social work graduates who wish to develop experience) Socio-educational groups Workshops, courses and training (English classes, Theater, Marketing, Painting, Yoga, etc.) Marketing and management of social networks Administrative support and fundraising activities Mentoring of participants Mentoring of administrative staff Cleaning and maintenance of facilities Community work, professional internships, internships THE PROCESS Contact 1 Meeting 2 Offer 3 6 Start 5 Register 4 Validation Get in contact with us! E-mail Apply now Thank you for your interest!

Our History 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2019 The year in numbers IMPACT ON LEADERSHIP The director of Árbol de Esperanza received the Yo Creo Award from Universidad Latina , for her leadership achievements and a mentorship with economist Daniel Suchar (Director of the Graduate Program at Universidad Latina). The Director graduated in Business Administration. The ADE team received a talk on Sexual and Reproductive Rights by CIPAC. 3 fundraising events were organized. 6 new internships were generated. More than 40 volunteers participated , of which 4 come from different countries. IMPACT OF THE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM 2500 SANITARY PADS 3000 CONDOMS 200 CLOTHES AND SHOES 900 PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS 260 WOMEN PARTICIPATED IN ELECTIVE CLASSES 120 women in the program of empowerment 75% improved their self-esteem 100% decreased their suicidal ideation and depression 90% graduated from the Empowerment Program 50% received talks about entrepreneurship 100% received crisis care and emergency supplies 45% received training in self-defense classes 25% received English and computer classes 100% were protected from domestic violence

Donations Árbol de Esperanza is a non-profit organization that is funded solely through donations . Your monetary or in-kind contribution allows the Árbol de Esperanza participants to have free access to therapy and individual attention to strengthen mental health, group workshops and job training, including access to medical care, dental and basic necessities. ​ Support us and invest in the community. Bank counts ​ National Bank of Costa Rica ​ Colones: Client Account: 15102020010717193 Current Account: 200-01-020-071719-8 IBAN: CR11015102020010717193 SINPE: 84442993 Dollars: Client Account: 15102020020087296 Checking Account: 200-02-020-008729-7 IBAN: CR11015102020020087296 To find out more ways to help call us at: (+506) 4034-2340 or email us at: info@arboldeesperanza.com

Our History To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Our founder Amanda Ready met a community of women in Costa Rica who were unemployed, without education, without adequate medical attention, living in poverty and being victims of violence without long-term support. Having experience working in social services and in the field of mental health, Amanda began offering mental health therapy to these women to get to know their emotional challenges. After many sessions with them, Amanda learned, that not only mental health support was needed, but also food, clothing, health, education and employment opportunities. She spent the next three months in Costa Rica forming relationships, gaining confidence, creating programs and empowering leaders who would carry out her vision and eventually execute daily operations. Once she returned to the United States, Amanda founded Ready to Empower in 2013 and in 2014 RTE was granted tax-exempt status (501c3). Based on this, the Árbol de Esperanza Association was formed in Costa Rica, to work in connection with RTE in order to empower the community. It became an organization that works around the strengthening and accompaniment of the processes of empowerment of women and the development of their autonomy, from an approach that makes the emergence of leadership and collective articulation possible. We started with the psychology service, later the job skills service and the social work service were incorporated, and are currently busy with the coordination of development and communication. These activities allow us to work in different fields and to offer programs and services according to the realities, context and conditions of the community. An important field that allows us to meet our objectives, is the design of strategic alliances incorporating a broad relationship between the organization, community, universities, professionals, companies and institutions. In this way we ensure that we incorporate social responsibility for social transformation. In the same way, volunteers and collaborators allow us to sustain this great project that has shown incredible results over the years. ​

Get yourself involved! Call us at (506) 4034 2340 to make an appointment or write us an ema il to info@arboldeesperanza.org Apply! Let's start! Let's start and start your journey towards an empowered life Become part of our women empowerment program Find out if the program is for you! Attend an orientation class In Árbol de Esperanza we have adapted a hands-on approach that encourages women to learn by doing. Thus our participants improve their economic condition, their life and social development.

Karen Jara Vasquez Education: Karen has a degree in Psychology from the University of Iberoamerica (UNIBE) and a Technical Degree in Business Administration. Currently she is studying for a Technical Degree in HR and Pharmacy. Since 2013 she is the Director, President and Psychologist of Árbol de Esperanza. ​ Functions: She provides services to Asociación Árbol de Esperanza, a pilot project of Ready to Empower, New York since its founding in 2013, carrying out the legalization procedures in Costa Rica in conjunction with the board of directors. From her daily management as a psychologist of Árbol de Esperanza, she creates individualized plans for the strengthening of self-esteem and empowerment of the members of the organization. She provides therapeutic care, prepares reports and supervises psychology students who carry out professional internships in the organization. In the field of managment, she carries out the duties of a legal representative of the organization, as well as the ones related to fundraising, economic management, budgeting and reporting. In addition to that she manages the legal permits necessary for the operation of the Association and the purchases of assets. Moreover she is entrusted with the functions of the president of the Árbol de Esperanza Association. She is also in charge of reporting to the Ready to Empower Foundation in the United States. ​ Experiences: She has 8 years experience as a psychologist. She has volunteered in Mexico, and has served as director of Árbol de Esperanza for 5 years. ​ Fields of Intrest: Cognitive behavioral psychology and clinical psychology. ​ Acknowledgements: Participated in the Laboratorio Nosotras Lideresas: Mujer Conectando 2017, from Fábrica de Cuentos, Vicepresidencia de la República de Costa Rica and Viceministerio de la Juventud, being selected as one of the five best projects. Obtained for Árbol de Esperanza the third place in the recognition to social organizations "Premio Yo Soy" of the Universidad Latina". ​ Hobbies: Among Karens hobbies are travelling and learning about new cultures and languages such as English and Costa Rican sign language. She has participated in theatrical art festivals and also practices the art of zentangle, yoga and meditation. Languages: ​ Spanish English LESCO (Costa Rican sign language) Learn more about Karen clicking here!

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Our History 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2016 The year in numbers IMPACT ON LEADERSHIP We moved to our first facilities. Elective classes were created to provide additional support to the Empowerment Program. It was increased to 20 volunteers , of which 2 come from different countries. Collaboration with the Sewing Project was generated to help women generate income. IMPACT OF THE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM 2500 SANITARY PADS 500 CONDOMS 200 CLOTHES AND SHOES 1000 PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS 70 women in the program of empowerment 17 attended elective classes 70 participated in recreational and graduation activities of the Program 70 received group therapy 40 received individual attention 50 participated in labor talks and participated in internships 24 people got a job 26 received medical support 8 received dental care 7 received legal support