finished roof of the Úsule


Projects Supported and In Progress

Costa Rica: Construction project of the Usule-style cultural center. Built by the Bribri indigenous community of Yorkin, in Talamanca, with donations received through Amigos Of Costa RicaChacruna Institute and citizens in the United States. Funds received USD 11,532.10. Year: 2024 

Photos right from the top down:  Usule structure built with Logs. Villagers of Yorkin in construction work. Cultural Center completed. Below Large Photo Of International Students Receiving Lecture.  

Estreno Centro Cultural Stibrawpa, estudiantes de los EE.UU. reciben charla introductoria. Wim Launspach



How We Support

Buabuae supports indigenous communities seeking to conserve and improve their natural environment, preserve their culture, and ensure the well-being of their families. We do this by listening to their initiatives, advising them, and adapting their ideas into project formats. We assist with the management, execution, monitoring, and follow-up of projects. We seek non-reimbursable funds for their projects and draft narrative reports for donors. We also provide support in strategic communication and design for their fundraising campaigns. All funds received are managed and executed strictly by the beneficiary organizations themselves.

The following are projects supported in Costa Rica and Peru: Name: Ensuring the supply and continuous flow of water in the tourist facilities of the Stibrawpa association. Completed, executed with funds from Planeterra Foundation.  Funds received USD 2,983.00 Stibrawpa CR, 2024. Name: Strengthening and Promotion of the Bribri Identity and Culture: Repair and Traditional Equipment of Cultural Ranchos in Palm and Chonta Wood. Funded by Puntos De Cultura, Program of the Ministry of Culture and Youth of Costa Rica. Ongoing. Project cost ₡ 7 930 000. Stibrawpa CR, 2025. Name: Circular Economy Project In The Musáceae Sector To Improve The Income Of Indigenous Bibri Women In The Community Of Yorkín And Improve The Productivity Of Their Banana Crops. Funded by Activa Catie, Innova Verde Ideas Competition – Musaceae Edition. Ongoing. Project Cost ₡3 977 082.30 Stibrawpa CR, 2025. Name: Project for the improvement and innovation of tourism offerings by indigenous families belonging to the Asturs Solidarity Rural Tourism Association on the Capachica Peninsula, Puno, Peru. Ongoing. Funded By Planeterra Foundation. Funds Received USD 1,300.00 ASTURS Peru, 2025. Name: Sá di kianá, water that is readily available, sufficient, clean, and safe! Project to complete the construction of the aqueduct for the Bribri indigenous families of the Stibrawpa association in Yorkin, Telire, Talamanca. Ongoing. Funded By Planeterra Foundation. Funds Received USD 3,500.00 Stibrawpa CR, 2025