In October 2009, the St. Andrew 4 Corners vision team hiked two hours to Jabuy (pronounced ha-BOUY).
This was the closest of 17 villages which is home to the Cabécar indigenous people of the Tayni Reserve on the Talamanca mountains of southern Costa Rica.
There the timid village leaders told of the critical need for primary health care for their people. Because of the extremely remote locations of most of the villages (the farthest village is a 3 day walk from Jabuy), many people do not survive emergency situations. The 10 percent infant mortality rate is heart wrenching, especially since it could be overcome with basic hygiene and prenatal care.
Clínica Emanuel opened on September 3, 2013. This first operational clinic, which is facilitated by 4 Corners, is a model primary health care clinic which can be replicated in other areas around the world with critical health care needs. The Clínica Emanuel doctor and nurse, working closely with the Minister of Health, are saving lives.
Serving Others in Need
Over the past fourteen years, we have watched God work in the Cabécar people. Change is happening, and step by step He continues to be so faithful.
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Finding Joy in Sharing the Hope of God
Through these Costa Rica Mission Trips, we get a front seat to witness His love and grace at work in the lives of the Cabécar people.
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