Slums are neighborhoods where thousands of people live in abject poverty, separated by only tin walls. Young people who grow up surrounded by the oppressive helplessness of open sewage, scarce resources and little education face dramatic temptation to attempt to escape by choosing to make money thr
Read more ...
Education in Costa Rica
Go back to Education in Costa Rica
All Projects to 'Education in Costa Rica'
0
0
0
0
Our community face serious life challenges on a daily basis that without support are unable to break the cycle. Government funding is limited and doesn't help our community, so we focus on empowering and supporting our community of El Cocal to tackle social and economic challenges and help implement
Read more ...
0
0
We promote climate-friendly agriculture, restore ecosystems, and plant trees to promote stewardship of the natural environment and produce healthy food. Poverty is the cause of Osa's depletion of natural resources. To protect our natural environment, reduce vulnerability to climate change, and promo
Read more ...
0
0
This project is working to enable schools around the world to provide self-sustaining meals to students, through the implementation of vegetable gardens. We train the local community members that work at the school in crop management and in health and nutrition so they can become the local experts t
Read more ...
0
0
Children from poverty-stricken families require school supplies, uniforms, and shoes in order to attend public school in Costa Rica. This volunteer-run scholarship project started in 2013, and now provides help for up to 30 students in San Ramon. Some of these students are in their eighth year in t
Read more ...
0
0
This project seeks to grant scholarships and provide support to 25 young people, annually, so that they can attend a university technician that allows them to develop professionally. The project joins forces with universities and allows young people who do not have economic access to these technicia
Read more ...
0
0
Collaborate with us for social innovation in Costa Rica. Empower youth. Promote the integration of education and technology. Encourage entrepreneurship. Put your Ideas into Action.
Read more ...
0
0
Fundacion DEHVI supports Costa Rican children under 5 years of age living in poverty and in high risk communities. We offer them high-quality early education inspired by innovatives pedagogies, 4 nutritious meals a day, a safe and secure enviroment, and we help them nurture values & develop life lon
Read more ...
0
0
Working with the local educational institutions to improve the resources available to the local community students.
__toc__
=Challenge=
Mal Pais and Santa Teresa are some of the fastest growing areas for tourism in Costa Rica. This creates a massive need for bilingual and sustainable education. Th
Read more ...
0
0
Imagine young people in Costa Rica spending their free time in a completely safe space. Lifting Hands provides local youth with a safe space after school giving tutoring on school subjects, employment skills, sports, and nutrition. This coupled with psychology attention, new technologies workshops a
Read more ...