Central America- Costa Rica- Society and Culture

13 pages found in Society and Culture:

The Arias Foundation for Peace and Human Progress

Promotes dialog for conflict resolution, as well as participatory models of decision-making and economic development. Describes current projects, available reports and other publications, and founder's biography. [English/Spanish]
http://www.arias.or.cr

Banana GATT Case

Discusses the banana industry and its relationship with culture, ecology, and the economy.
http://www.american.edu/projects/mandala/TED/banana.htm

Centro Internacional para el Desarrollo Humano (CIDH)

A non-profit, multidisciplinary, educational and applied research organization promoting sustainable human development through seminars, workshops and academic exchange.
http://www.cidh.ac.cr/

Costa Rica Webpage

Contains articles on history, provinces, and national parks of Costa Rica.
http://www.angelfire.com/bc/gonebirding/crhome.html

CR-USA Foundation for Cooperation

Organization which promotes cooperation between the two countries, within the framework of sustainable development. Projects include technical cooperation, technology transfer and capacity building. [English/Spanish]
http://www.cr-usa.org/

El Puente - The Bridge

Provides educational assistance, food, microloans, and training to people living near the poverty line as a step toward self sufficiency. Includes information about the programs, donations, volunteering, status report and current plans.
http://www.elpuente-thebridge.org/

Fundación Paniamor

Children's rights group provides information and training, policy advocacy, and attention to disadvantaged adolescents. Includes information about child abuse and violence prevention programs, funding and donations.
http://www.paniamor.or.cr/

Homes of Life

Home for abandoned and abused children. Includes a tour of the facilities, daily life, staff and kids.
http://www.homesoflife.org/

International Civic Heraldry

Photos and information on the origin of coats of arms of cities and cantons.
http://www.ngw.nl/int/cam/costaric.htm

Movimiento Libertario

Libertarian political party. Includes a newsletter, philosophy and history of the party, and election campaign information. [English/Spanish]
http://www.movimientolibertario.co.cr

Stray Reality Costa Rica Portal

Photos and descriptions of nature, culture, social relationships, and archeological mysteries.
http://www.strayreality.com/costarica.htm

World Vision, Costa Rica

A development organization of Christians that strives to promote the well-being of all, especially of children. Description of programs, volunteer work and sponsors.
http://www.visionmundial.com/

Peace Has No Finishing Line

Text of Oscar Arias' Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. <small>(December 10, 1997)</small>
http://www.mssu.edu/international/Latinam/speech.htm