Serving God’s Children in Costa Rica since 1932

We welcome you and your group as you join us in ministry to God's children who are in great need.

Roblealto’s History In 1932 the vision of missionaries Harry and Susan Strachan was achieved. A dream inspired Susan to create a Christian mission to children focussing on health and education. This work began in Costa Rica's central valley where the Bible Home now stands. Roblealto grew through prayer and hard work as a diverse ministry that partner with the Costa Rican government and is supported by churches and individuals all over the world.

Roblealto’s Programs Today, Roblealto serves over 720 children and their families through three core ministries: Hogar Bíblico (Bible Home) Three Child Care Centers PROAA (Adolescent Ministry) These ministries are supported in meaningful ways by volunteers and child sponsors.

The Bible Home Serves 80 children in foster care These children come from high-risk home situations A healthy Christian family is modeled by the house parents. The children from the Bible Home plus 60 more from the community near by attend the Enrique Strachan Christian School on site.

Child Care Centers 490 children are served by the three Child Care Centers. They range in age from 9 months – 12 years old. They receive healthy food, education and spiritual development while parents work. Parents also receive services from Roblealto in the form of support groups, parent education and other services.

PROAA 90 adolescents ages 11 – 18 are served. Attendance is voluntary and only open to those who graduated from Roblealto’s children’s programs They meet weekly for encouragement to stay in school and resist the temptations that surround them A scholarship program supports these adolescents in their education

Your Mission Trip Experience Roblealto has a long history of receiving mission groups from churches and organizations. Your time with us involves service in two main areas: 1. Work Projects 2. Relational opportunities with the children to share God’s love

Your Mission Trip Experience Common Work Projects Construction projects Painting Dry walling Organizational projects Landscaping English language tutoring Assisting at the School Working at the child care centers Your mission trip includes work projects that directly benefit the children. These projects are tailored to your group’s skills and interests and are based upon the amount of funds your group raises for work projects.

Your Mission Trip Experience Relational Opportunities Games and activities with the children Dinner and devotions in the children’s homes Numerous chances to share God’s love through smiles and conversation

Face to face with the need Your week includes a visit to the community where many of the children come from – the Los Guido neighborhood. This community suffers from many problems, including: poverty, unemployment, malnutrition, substance abuse, and family violence. This will enable you to understand the importance behind Roblealto’s work. Your Mission Trip Experience

Devotional Life and Worship Your experience will include devotional material to help you process God’s work in your life and during your trip. We encourage your group to pray together and discuss God’s word daily while you are here!

We are here to help! Roblealto’s International Department will coordinate your trip in the following ways: Coordinate work projects Arrange for meals Serve as a liason between your group and Roblealto’s staff Lead welcome and debriefing meetings Teach about Roblealto’s mission and vision Pray for God’s work in and through your group

The children thank you!  Roblealto highly values its volunteers.  Donations from volunteers, churches and sponsors of Roblealto’s children make our work possible. Your mission trip is part of this annual support that keeps our ministry strong and growing.  You can expect to feel part of the work in a personal way.  At the end of the week you will be invited to consider how your church or ministry can be a continued supporter of Roblealto! 