About Me
I am Sara Fernandes, founder of Mi Costa de Oro, a comprehensive community initiative in Ocumare de la Costa de Oro, Aragua, Venezuela, that combines beach cleaning with educational and technological advancement programs.
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Beach Locations
We maintain and clean five key beaches in Ocumare:
- La Boca
- Malecón
- La Punta
- Malibú
- Los Cocos
Current Operations
We conduct weekly beach cleaning sessions every Thursday at 4:00 PM with over 50 regular participants. Our project has received approval from local municipal authorities to conduct these environmental improvement activities.
Waste Management
Our comprehensive waste management approach includes:
- Separation of recyclable materials for educational workshops
- Proper disposal of non-recyclable waste in 30kg bags
- Coordination with local urban sanitation services
- Material repurposing for educational activities
- Municipal processing for potential resale
Our community school operates with two daily shifts:
- First Shift: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Second Shift: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Monday to Friday schedule
- Special Friday crafts workshops using recycled materials
- Meals provided (breakfast and snacks)
We provide diverse educational workshops including:
- Digital wallet usage and management
- First aid training
- Cryptocurrency education
- Environmental awareness
- Recycling and sustainability practices
Sustainability and Education
Our initiative combines environmental care with community education:
- Regular beach cleaning operations
- Comprehensive educational programs
- Technology and financial literacy training
- Health and safety education
- Environmental conservation practices
Impact Metrics
- Over 50 active community participants
- Weekly beach cleaning sessions
- Two daily educational shifts
- Multiple workshop programs
- Ongoing recycling initiatives
Through this comprehensive approach, we're not just cleaning beaches - we're building a more educated, environmentally conscious, and technologically capable community.
