Directory of Aid and Development Resources

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Subcategories

• Economic Development

Resources in This Category

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Homes of Life

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

• 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]

• 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]

• 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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