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Costa Rica: where help is needed now
Costa Rica: the HelpMap currently tracks 5 active events here, 0 of them critical. The main type is: Drought. People reported in need: 20,000. Humanitarian appeals request $911,744; $911,744 of it is funded. Published aid-kit requests tracked for Costa Rica: 2, of which 0 are open.
5 active events0 critical2 requests
Active events in Costa Rica
| Event | Main type | Level | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drought in Aruba, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Suriname, VenezuelaMedium impact for agricultural drought in 1735191 km2 | Drought | Serious | Sep 21, 2022 | GDACS (UN / European Commission) |
| Drought in Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua, El…Medium impact for agricultural drought in 977982 km2 | Drought | Serious | Apr 21, 2026 | GDACS (UN / European Commission) |
| Costa Rica - Floods EAPCHF 528,641 requested | Flood | Notable | Oct 27, 2023 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Costa Rica - Volcanic Ash (EAP2022CR01)CHF 383,103 requested | Volcano | Notable | Jun 21, 2022 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Costa Rica: humanitarian crisisUSD 6.1 million requested | Humanitarian crisis | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | OCHA HDX HAPI (needs, funding, displacement, hunger) |
Aid kits likely needed estimate
HelpMap estimate from the type and severity of the events — not a published request.
Food parcel / food kit2 active events · Serious
Hygiene kit2 active events · Serious
Kitchen kit2 active events · Serious
Published aid-kit requests for Costa Rica
| ID | Kit and place | Requested by | Quantity | Published | Deadline | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RN-1022 | Hygiene kitCosta RicaSolicitud de 170 kits de higiene para beneficiarios (Integración) [170 hygiene kits]Items requestedPersonal care kits, respiratory protection masks, underwear (for men, women, babies, children) | UN agency · RFQ | 170 | Sep 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-478 | First aid kitCosta RicaAdquisición de botiquines de primeros auxilios [First aid kits] | Government · Tender | — | Sep 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | Closed | Source |
Questions and answers
- What is the humanitarian situation in Costa Rica right now?
- Costa Rica: the HelpMap currently tracks 5 active events here, 0 of them critical. The main type is: Drought. People reported in need: 20,000. Humanitarian appeals request $911,744; $911,744 of it is funded. Published aid-kit requests tracked for Costa Rica: 2, of which 0 are open.
- Which aid kits are needed in Costa Rica?
- Based on the current events in Costa Rica, HelpMap estimates that these kits are most likely needed: Food parcel / food kit, Hygiene kit, and Kitchen kit. This is an estimate, not a published request.
- Are there open tenders or requests for aid kits in Costa Rica?
- RescueCatalog tracks 2 published aid-kit requests for Costa Rica, 0 of them open. Kit types requested: Hygiene kit and First aid kit.
- Where does this data come from?
- From public sources such as GDACS (UN / European Commission), IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent), and OCHA HDX HAPI (needs, funding, displacement, hunger). The events are refreshed every 15 minutes; the likely kit needs and the help-pressure score are RescueCatalog estimates.
- How can an organisation get aid kits for Costa Rica?
- Send your kit list or specification. RescueCatalog builds the kits to your specification and quotes for the volume and destination you need.
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