Web Directory

» Amnesty International - Costa Rica
   Ongoing collection of news and reports on the status of human rights.
   http://www.amnesty.org/en/region/costa-rica

» 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/

» 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/

» Directory of Development Organizations - Costa Rica
   Comprehensive directory of international organizations, governments, private sector development agencies, civil society, universities, grantmakers, banks, microfinance institutions and development consulting firms. Includes contact information.
   http://www.devdir.org/files/Costa_Rica.PDF

» 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/

» Eldis - Country and Region Profiles: Costa Rica
   Database of online development policy, practice and research documents, searchable by sector or keywords. Includes index to British Library of Development Studies printed material.
   http://www.eldis.org/go/country-profiles?objectId=235461D0-C2E2-3D32-A66B354570EC7C95&country=1052

» 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/

» Habitat for Humanity Costa Rica
   Assists developing communities with people in need by building and renovating houses. Includes organization background, list of regional offices, volunteer and donation info.
   http://www.habitatcostarica.org/

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

» OneWorld US - Costa Rica
   Provides news, opinion, events and campaigns on human rights and sustainable development issues.
   http://us.oneworld.net/places/costa-rica

» 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/

» UN OCHA ReliefWeb - Costa Rica
   Provides latest updates on emergencies, sector reports, appeals and financial tracking along with background information and employment vacancies.
   http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/dbc.nsf/doc104?OpenForm&rc=2&cc=cri

» US State Department - Human Rights Report: Costa Rica
   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.
   http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2008/wha/119154.htm

» Unánimes
   Nonprofit which provides financial support and management resources to organizations assisting drug addicts, alcoholics, prostitutes, and homosexuals. Describes history and achievements. [English/Spanish]
   http://www.unanimes.org/

» 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/