changemakers

Once Peace Corps Volunteers (PCV) receive their site assignments, they head off to their assigned community, alone, not only to work on projects but also to integrate into the community and learn about the culture.

Last Friday was National Parks Day in Costa Rica, a day instituted with the intent for people to reflect and actively participate in conservation actions and respect for the environment.

Animal life in the Pacific coast area of Jacó turned around completely in 1998 with the arrival of Katja Bader. Spay and neuter campaigns, health checks, educational programs in the schools and highway signs urging drivers to go slow and brake for wildlife are a few of the things Bader has organized in the twenty years she has lived here.

Last month Peace Corps Costa Rica received over 40 new trainees in the Youth Development (YD) and English (TEFL) sectors.

The Peace Corps photo series in The Tico Times Costa Rica Changemakers section is sponsored by the Costa Rica USA Foundation for Cooperation (CRUSA), a proud financial supporter of Peace Corps Volunteer projects nationwide.

Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) Taylor started a computer class with new computers given by the Ministry of Public Education.

A glimpse of life in the Peace Corps Costa Rica.

Raising money to empower girls while getting some laughs along the way.

The Peace Corps photo series in The Tico Times Costa Rica Changemakers section is sponsored by the CRUSA Foundation.

Alcanzando Escala empowers small businesses throughout the coastal region.