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New alliances seek to boost Costa Rica’s sustainable agricultural, fishing exports

The Green Growth Platform will focus on converting 200 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into green businesses, while the Blue Growth Platform will work with fisheries to comply with international traceability standards.

The power of kindness: Karma Tribe in Costa Rica

“It’s an amazing project that’s going to change the world!” my colleague Jacqueline told me excitedly. “It’s a new way for people to connect and start helping each other.”

Juvenile detention center inaugurates new facility for teen mothers

The facility provides a more home-like space for teen mothers raising their children in the juvenile detention facility.

U.S.-bound – and delighted

Our daily Costa Rican moment of zen. #TanLindaCostaRica

Long road ahead for relief efforts in Costa Rica’s Southern Zone

This image, taken by Rocio Vargas of the Asociación Caminos de Osa, provides a glimpse of the extensive relief efforts being carried out by...

Guanacaste nonprofit raises money to install cost-saving solar panels

Savings generated by the new solar panels will eventually help fund CEPIA’s many programs including classes, training and meal provisions for its constituents.

Former U.S. Ambassador launches campaign for cancer awareness, funding in Costa Rica

The family has created the Andrea and Fitz Haney Donor-Advised Fund to Support the Dr. Anna Gabriela Ross Foundation, a leading Costa Rican nonprofit in support for cancer patients and their families.

New scholarship fund to send Costa Rican students to the United States

The new fund will invest $1.45 million over four years to offer technical scholarships to public-school students.

Rape survivor Claire McFarlane is creating a global movement – one beach at a time

"I’m hoping to be a role model myself. To show people that there’s no shame. This terrible trauma can happen in your life and it will affect you: there’s no denying that it will affect you, there is hope on the other side." Meet Claire McFarlane.

New international campaign raises funds to protect Costa Rica’s ocean life

Donors at www.4amigos.org can contribute to a fund that supports a group of leading marine organizations in Costa Rica.
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Costa Rica Joins US-Led Bid for 2031 Women’s Soccer World Cup

The United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica have teamed up to bid for hosting the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup. This marks the...

Venezuela Sloth Rescue Exposes Wildlife Electrocution Crisis

Rescuers in Venezuela recently saved a sloth trapped on electrical lines, a scene that played out on social media and drew attention to a...

Costa Rica Lawmakers Push Bill for Guaranteed Public Beach Access

A push to keep Costa Rica's beaches open to everyone took a step forward last week when a legislative committee approved a bill requiring...

Costa Rica OIJ Arrests Human Trafficking Ring Exploiting Minors

The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) dismantled a gang dedicated to human trafficking for the sexual exploitation of minors after carrying out 19 simultaneous raids...