Samaritan's Purse is partnering with Calgary and Edmonton Police Services to bring hope to children in Costa Rica
![Group shot of officers](https://samaritanspurse.ca/wp-content/uploads/team1.jpg)
The police officers are installing the playground in a Costa Rican neighborhood where youth are at risk for gang involvement. All of the officers are volunteering their time for the trip.
![Playground equipment](https://samaritanspurse.ca/wp-content/uploads/Building-Hope1.jpg)
The playground was donated to Samaritan’s Purse by Kids Around the World. Samaritan’s Purse shipped the playground to Costa Rica late last month.
![Officers working together](https://samaritanspurse.ca/wp-content/uploads/Building-Hope6.jpg)
Calgary and Edmonton police officers work alongside Costa Rican police officers.
![Erecting playground equipment](https://samaritanspurse.ca/wp-content/uploads/Building-Hope7.jpg)
The team works together to get the base for the playground in the right location.
![Boys observes the work](https://samaritanspurse.ca/wp-content/uploads/Building-Hope9.jpg)
Boys, just like this one, will be able to enjoy a safe play environment.
![Costa Rican children](https://samaritanspurse.ca/wp-content/uploads/Building-Hope10.jpg)
“Our children are not our future. Our children are our present. We must provide safe places for them to play and grow”—The First Lady of Costa Rica
![Canadian officer with Costa Rican children](https://samaritanspurse.ca/wp-content/uploads/Building-Hope12-1.jpg)
A Canadian police officer interacts with Costa Rican children.
![Child awaits the finished project](https://samaritanspurse.ca/wp-content/uploads/Building-Hope13.jpg)
This beautiful little girl was getting familiar with the playground equipment on our installation day one. In just two days she’ll be able to enjoy the fun anytime!