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World Vision, Costa Rica - http://www.visionmundial.com/
A development organization of Christians that strives to promote the well-being of all, especially of children. Description of programs, volunteer work and sponsors. |
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CR-USA Foundation for Cooperation - http://www.cr-usa.org/
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] |
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The Arias Foundation for Peace and Human Progress - http://www.arias.or.cr/
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] |
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OneWorld US - Costa Rica - http://us.oneworld.net/places/costa-rica
Provides news, opinion, events and campaigns on human rights and sustainable development issues. |
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US State Department - Human Rights Report: Costa Rica - http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2008/wha/119154.htm
2008 report on the current status of human rights practices including human freedoms, civil liberties, political rights, international investigations, discrimination, worker rights, child labor and working conditions. |
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Centro Internacional para el Desarrollo Humano (CIDH) - http://www.cidh.ac.cr/
A non-profit, multidisciplinary, educational and applied research organization promoting sustainable human development through seminars, workshops and academic exchange. |
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Habitat for Humanity Costa Rica - http://www.habitatcostarica.org/
Assists developing communities with people in need by building and renovating houses. Includes organization background, list of regional offices, volunteer and donation info. |
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Fundación Paniamor - http://www.paniamor.or.cr/
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. |
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Amnesty International - Costa Rica - http://www.amnesty.org/en/region/costa-rica
Ongoing collection of news and reports on the status of human rights. |
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Homes of Life - http://www.homesoflife.org/
Home for abandoned and abused children. Includes a tour of the facilities, daily life, staff and kids. |
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El Puente - The Bridge - http://www.elpuente-thebridge.org/
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. |
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Unánimes - http://www.unanimes.org/
Nonprofit which provides financial support and management resources to organizations assisting drug addicts, alcoholics, prostitutes, and homosexuals. Describes history and achievements. [English/Spanish] |
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Directory of Development Organizations - Costa Rica - http://www.devdir.org/files/Costa_Rica.PDF
Comprehensive directory of international organizations, governments, private sector development agencies, civil society, universities, grantmakers, banks, microfinance institutions and development consulting firms. Includes contact information. |
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UN OCHA ReliefWeb - Costa Rica - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/dbc.nsf/doc104?OpenForm&rc=2&cc=cri
Provides latest updates on emergencies, sector reports, appeals and financial tracking along with background information and employment vacancies. |
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Eldis - Country and Region Profiles: Costa Rica - http://www.eldis.org/go/country-profiles?objectId=235461D0-C2E2-3D32-A66B354570EC7C95&country=1052
Database of online development policy, practice and research documents, searchable by sector or keywords. Includes index to British Library of Development Studies printed material. |