{"id":36729,"date":"2025-08-13T19:09:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T01:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/?p=36729"},"modified":"2025-08-13T19:13:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T01:13:23","slug":"feria-internacional-del-catie-2025-reafirma-su-compromiso-social-y-entrega-recursos-a-instituciones-de-turrialba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/2025\/08\/13\/feria-internacional-del-catie-2025-reafirma-su-compromiso-social-y-entrega-recursos-a-instituciones-de-turrialba\/","title":{"rendered":"CATIE International Fair 2025 Reaffirms Its Social Commitment and Delivers Funds to Institutions in Turrialba"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em><em><em><em>Thanks to your support, we raised over 9 million colones to assist institutions and associations that work for social and educational well-being in the canton.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/li><\/ul><p>On June 7 and 8, the campus of CATIE (Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center) came alive to host a new edition of its emblematic International Fair, the institution\u2019s most important social responsibility event.<\/p><p>With a diverse program that included top-level concerts, athletic races (5K and 10K), mountain biking competitions (MTB), children\u2019s games, educational talks, and gastronomy featuring flavors from around the world, the fair once again became a meeting point for culture, sports, and solidarity in Turrialba.<\/p><p>Thanks to the support of the community, visitors, and sponsors, the event raised more than \u20a19 million, which will be allocated to 9 social and educational institutions and associations in Turrialba. These funds will enable each beneficiary organization to make infrastructure improvements, purchase equipment, and strengthen their community programs.<\/p><p><strong>Institutions Benefited by the CATIE International Fair 2025<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Country or Countries Represented<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Beneficiary Institution<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount Delivered (\u20a1)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Argentina<\/td><td>Turrialba Children's Home<\/td><td>2 072 123,20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Belize \u2013 Ecuador \u2013 Spain<\/td><td>Athletics Association<\/td><td>500 000,00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brazil<\/td><td>Lions Club Turrialba<\/td><td>1 363 640,00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Costa Rica<\/td><td>San Buenaventura Nursing Home<\/td><td>1 602 320,00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Colombia<\/td><td>Omar Salazar College<\/td><td>901 320,00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Honduras \u2013 Paraguay<\/td><td>El Torito School<\/td><td>500 000,00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Peru<\/td><td>Jenaro Bonilla School<\/td><td>508 727,20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dominican Republic \u2013 Puerto Rico<\/td><td>San Isidro Labrador Association<\/td><td>581 840,00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Guatemala \u2013 El Salvador<\/td><td>Turrialba  Volleyball Association<\/td><td>1 002 744,00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>9 032 714,40<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><\/div><p><strong>Fund Delivery<\/strong><\/p><p>The funds were delivered on August 13 at CATIE, during a gathering attended by representatives of the beneficiary institutions from Turrialba, the fair\u2019s organizing committee, and CATIE\u2019s Director General, Dr. Luis Pocasangre.<\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria2-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria2-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p><\/p><p>\u201cThe fair is much more than a cultural and recreational event. It is proof that when the community, institutions, and businesses come together, we can generate a real impact on those who need it most. This year, thanks to the enthusiasm of the participants and the commitment of our sponsors, we raised resources that will strengthen the work of organizations dedicated to social and educational well-being. It is a source of pride to see how the fair continues to grow and leave a positive mark in Turrialba,\u201d said Dr. Pocasangre.<\/p><p>Similarly, Margarita Alvarado, coordinator of the CATIE International Fair, highlighted that the spirit of the event is to unite the community around values such as solidarity, culture, and learning. \u201cWe don\u2019t just entertain; we build the future,\u201d she added, emphasizing the social impact that is strengthened year after year through joint work between CATIE, sponsors, participants, and Turrialba.<\/p><p>The official delivery of funds was a special and emotional occasion, where experiences and words of gratitude were shared, along with the satisfaction of seeing the fair\u2019s solidarity goals materialize.<\/p><p>CATIE thanks all the individuals, companies, and organizations that made this edition possible and extends an invitation to continue participating in future activities that promote the integral development of Turrialba and the region.<\/p><p><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" data-id=\"36742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria3-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria3-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" data-id=\"36739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria4-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria4-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" data-id=\"36741\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria5.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria5-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fondos-feria5-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>More information:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>CATIE International Fair<br><a href=\"mailto:feria.internacional@catie.ac.cr\">feria.internacional@catie.ac.cr<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Written by:<\/strong><br>Esteban Rodr\u00edguez Zamora<br>Communicator<br>Information Technology and Communication<br>CATIE<br><a href=\"mailto:esteban.rodriguez@catie.ac.cr\">esteban.rodriguez@catie.ac.cr<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>El 7 y 8 de junio pasado, el campus del CATIE (Centro Agron\u00f3mico Tropical de Investigaci\u00f3n y Ense\u00f1anza) se visti\u00f3 de fiesta para acoger una nueva edici\u00f3n de su emblem\u00e1tica Feria Internacional, el evento de responsabilidad social m\u00e1s importante que &hellip; 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