¡Cada gol cuenta!

Apoya a la comunidad de Costalegre en el Torneo de Polo de Agua Alta

Fotografía de Rebecca Foltz

Este 2025, queremos que cada gol en el Torneo de Polo de Agua Alta se convierta en una oportunidad real de cambio para las 12 comunidades que acompaña la Fundación Careyes. Con tus donaciones, cada gol podrá transformar la comunidad de Costalegre.

Durante partidos seleccionados del torneo, donantes se comprometerán a aportar $500 USD por cada gol anotado. ¿Lo mejor? Cada donante podrá elegir cómo quiere sumarse:

• Apoyando todos los goles de un equipo,

• Patrocinando a un jugador en particular,

• O simplemente diciendo: “Yo dono por ese gol.”

Este gesto simple, poderoso y profundamente simbólico, será un nuevo puente entre la pasión por el deporte y el deseo genuino de dejar huella en la comunidad de Costalegre.

Fotografía de Rebecca Foltz

Sé parte de la comunidad

Careyes es un lugar hermoso, su comunidad es vibrante y está llena de historia, biodiversidad y talento entre sus habitantes. Tus aportaciones beneficiaran los programas de la Fundación Careyes que desde 2013 ha apoyado a la comunidad con talleres de ciencia y clases de inglés para niños y jóvenes, fomento de protección de especies en peligro, gestión de residencias artísticas que conectan y posicionan a la comunidad y la gente de Careyes en el panorama global.

Entre nuestras causas están aquellas que promueven dentro de la comunidad una educación ambiental para la conservación de los ecosistemas de Costalegre, el desarrollo comunitario para crear nuevas oportunidades para los habitantes de Careyes.

Nuestra meta

Aunque hemos llegado lejos, no podemos hacerlo solos. Buscamos recaudar al menos $10,000 USD para seguir sosteniendo y ampliando nuestros programas.

¡Haz que tu pasión por el polo deje una huella en la comunidad!

Contáctanos y participa patrocinando un gol, un equipo o un jugador, o donando directamente a la Fundación Careyes.

Protecting Paradise

How Careyes Foundation Tackles Marine Trash and Microplastics

The vibrant shores of Mexico’s Costalegre region are renowned for their beauty, but like beaches worldwide, they face a pressing challenge—marine trash and microplastics. The Careyes Foundation is taking bold strides to address this issue, combining community engagement, environmental education, and hands-on research to create lasting solutions.

Restoring Beauty, Protecting Wildlife

Since its foundation in 2013, the Careyes Foundation has organized community clean-ups all along the coast to conserve our beaches, waterways and marine life. In 2024, we led a series of impactful cleanups with 118 dedicated participants, removing over 550 kg of trash from beaches, the ocean floor, and the Cuixmala River.

We partner with Gilles Fortin, dive shop owner and avid conservationist, as well as local divers, to remove trash from the Chamela Bay sea floor. River cleanups are also key to tackling marine debris as over 80% of marine trash comes from land, often delivered by creeks and rivers.

Last year we painted and installed over 40 signs with local kids, inviting visitors to respect these public spaces. In particular we observed a significant reduction of dumping along the Cuixmala River. These cleanups not only restore the natural beauty of the area and engage locals in environmental protection, but also protect marine life from the dangers of plastic waste and reduce future microplastics.

“Do not pollute the planet. Recycle.”

“Turtles need your help.”

Inspiring Young Conservationists

Education is at the heart of the Careyes Foundation’s mission. Through our programs "Sea Turtle Guardians" and "Meet the Birds of the Costalegre," 4th, 5th and 6th-grade students of 12 local communities connect with charismatic native species, fostering a love for nature. After participating in these programs, kids are more likely to say they will reject poached sea turtle eggs and parrots!

They are also much more likely to say that they can make a difference by educating others. By teaching children about the importance of conservation—such as not littering and refraining from purchasing endangered species or their eggs—the Foundation empowers future generations to be stewards of their environment and champion against litter. 

Last year, we also engaged a group of high school students in the conservation of sea turtles and their habitat by hosting an overnight patrol and campout at Teopa Beach Sanctuary. These students then shared their learning with their communities through elementary school workshops, a community mural, a beach clean-up and conservation sign installation.

Science in Action: The Litter Scientists Network

For the past two years, the Careyes Foundation has implemented the Litter Scientists Network, an international hands-on research and community engagement program. In December, we hosted an inspiring talk by founder Dr. Martin Thiel.

Middle school students in Punta Pérula apply rigorous methodology to study the composition and source of marine waste before designing and executing mitigation and prevention projects. This initiative not only builds scientific literacy but also inspires young leaders to take responsibility for their environment. Last year, students presented their results to peers across the continent at the virtual Latin American School Congress I.

Through this project, the Careyes Foundation helped the school swap its use of disposable plates and cups for reusable alternatives, greatly reducing their non-recyclable waste. Check out the results from the 2023 study “In search of the origin of plastic bottles” here! 

A Cleaner Future for Costalegre

The Careyes Foundation’s multi-faceted approach—uniting cleanup efforts, environmental education, and community-led research—proves that meaningful change is possible. By cultivating a deep respect for nature, we are protecting Costalegre’s shores today and for future generations. Reach out to us to find out about our upcoming events and how to get involved!