Fundacion Costa Palmas Launches Pilot Program “Reflective Collars”

Protecting Livestock and Drivers, One Collar at a Time

Intending to reduce road accidents involving livestock, the Costa Palmas Foundation has launched an innovative pilot program called "Reflective Collars." This program is just the beginning of a larger action, involving the creation and distribution of 250 reflective collars for the bovine livestock in the area, which alert drivers to the presence of animals on the roads, thus contributing to road safety.

The implementation process began with meetings and physical surveys during January and February of this year, in collaboration with the President of the local Cattle Ranchers Union, Horacio Agúdez. During these meetings, collar samples were presented to ranch owners, who provided constructive feedback to adapt the collars to their needs and working methods.

In March, 250 collars were manufactured based on the feedback received, crafted by members of the La Ribera community. These were delivered to ranches representing 50% of the free-roaming bovine livestock in the region, in collaboration with the local delegate, Miguel Mijares, and the president of the Cattle Ranchers Union, Horacio Agúdez.

The program has already received a positive response, with testimonials indicating how the collars have helped prevent accidents. Additionally, requests have come from other nearby delegations, such as Santiago, suggesting an interest in expanding the program and continuing road safety education to ensure safe roads for all. Fundación Costa Palmas is committed to continuing to work in this direction, in collaboration with local authorities and cattle rancher unions, for the benefit of the community and road safety.

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OUR HISTORY

Community activities begin in Costa Palmas


2016
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Start of educational horticulture program for kids

Sports sponsorship for local teams in La Ribera


2017
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Workshops for training the community in hospitality (Saira Hospitality)

Storm relief for affected families

Volunteer clean ups


2018
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Costa Palmas Pickleball Academy

First summer program for local kids


2019
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East Cape Guild Scholarships for outstanding students


2020
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COVID relief ( medical team, protective equipment, food boxes)

Remodeling & supply of health center in La Ribera


2021
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Carolina Castro, Paralympic medalist sponsorship

First Christmas Posada

Creation of Fundacion Costa Palmas


2022
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Start of operations Costa Palmas Foundation

Authorization to receive donations
2016
Educational horticultural program for children

Sports sponsorship for local teams in La Ribera

2017
Workshops for training the community in hospitality (Saira Hospitality)

Storms relief for the affected families

Volunteering clean ups

2018
Costa Palmas Pickleball Academy

First summer program for local kids

2019
East Cape Guild Scholarships for outstanding students

2020
COVID Relief (Medical, EPP supplies, food boxes)

Local clinic restore in La Ribera

2021
Carolina Castro, Paralympic medalist sponsorship

First Christmas Posada

Fundación Costa Palmas

2022
Start of operations Costa Palmas Foundation

Authorization to receive donations

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