Society and Culture

APREFLOFAS (Association for the Preservation of the Wild Flora and Fauna) - Nonprofit working in conservation and the relationship of humans and the natural environment. Gives information on activities, volunteering and ecotours. [English/Spanish/French]
www.preserveplanet.org

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]
www.arias.or.cr

Banana GATT Case - Discusses the banana industry and its relationship with culture, ecology, and the economy.
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.
www.cidh.ac.cr/

Costa Rica Webpage - Contains articles on history, provinces, and national parks of Costa Rica.
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]
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.
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.
www.paniamor.or.cr/

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

International Civic Heraldry - Photos and information on the origin of coats of arms of cities and cantons.
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]
www.libertario.org/

Stray Reality Costa Rica Portal - Photos and descriptions of nature, culture, social relationships, and archeological mysteries.
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.
www.visionmundial.com/

Peace Has No Finishing Line - Text of Oscar Arias' Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. <small>(December 10, 1997)</small>
www.mssu.edu/international/Latinam/speech.htm