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If you consider to adopt a pet please check our website. At the moment we have more than 20 puppies in need of a new home. Some of them have to stay in horrible conditions and their survival chances are low if they will not be adopted asap.

For example there are seven five to six week old babies, they where already dumped out, a lady found them, brought them to the police and we were able to locate their "owners". Due to lack of foster homes (there is no shelter) we had to bring them back to their mother - she is a black Grand Dane mix.

There are also 6 puppies, 2 month of age (born 01. of December), that need a home. Their mom is German Shepherd mix, she was dumped out pregnant and only skin and bones. A Nica guard found her, took her in and the family is taking care of them. They will keep the mother. As they cannot afford, we are supporting them with food, deworming and spaying the mother dog. Cute little babies, they re doing great - worth a look. Please have a look at our website: www.costa-rica-live.com/AnimalesAtenas/Adopciones.html and send me an email

The Atenas Foundation for Helping Abandoned Animals was able to spay/neuter 423 animals in 2009 and find homes for a few hundreds, too (I m still on our yearly report). As well we are going to schools with our animal welfare education program. We want to thank everybody who helped us making this possible!!!

To continue sucessfully in future, we need volunteers. Do you want to join us in our efforts?

Thanks and regards, Sylvia


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Fundación Tayutic is deeply convinced that the people of Costa Rica, and of the Americas in general, need to recover the knowledge of our native ancestral cultures. We are determined to work toward this end through the programs of Fundación Tayutic, by both working for the renovation of important pre-Columbian archaeological sites such as Monumento Arqueológico Nacional Guayabo, and by working to improve the quality of life of our indigenous neighbors, with due respect for their beliefs and knowledge.

There are many foundations dedicated to rescuing our natural wealth and ecology, but Fundación Tayutic is the first and only institution in Central America devoted to rescuing our pre-Hispanic cultural wealth. The important archaeological sites, and the artistic and cultural achievements, of the pre-Columbian people of Costa Rica, have much to teach us about our development, as well as care for our environment and our social interactions.

We invite you to join us in this effort through your contributions to Fundación Tayutic and its programs, now principally focused on the renovation of Monumento Nacional Guayabo. We are working closely with the Costa Rica government’s Interinstitutional Commission for the Renovation of Monumento Nacional Guayabo to assist the government in its efforts to provide the resources and staffing necessary to achieve this important work.

For more information about how you can help, please contact Fundación Tayutic’s volunteer Executive Director -

Robert Oldham
Aptdo 131
7150 Turrialba, CR
bob.oldham@adlibpress.us
CR phone (011) 506-8701-1573

We welcome your participation!
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Amigos de las Aves

Please view the web site at www.hatchedtoflyfree.org for details.  Contact them at amigosdelasaves@gmail.com or richmar@rasca.co.cr or call them at 24-41-26-58
* the number one request from any not-for-profit organization is money (it's how they survive) For a $20.00 donation you can take the tour and see an incredible assortment of birds! 
There are so many needs other than money as you will see listed on the web site - here are a few...
*** Urgent**** Good Home for a dog and/or dog food. What started out as a few guard dogs has turned into about 20 dogs that have been rescued and are cared for by the workers & volunteers.
* People to help/assist the one gardener they already have. Additional help is needed to grow more food.
* Fruits and vegetables- extra from your gardens you don't use, please considering giving to the birds.
*Calcium tablets are always a must. They can be hard to find and very expensive here. If you have someone coming into Costa Rica maybe they can bring a bottle or two of calcium tablets.  1-30-09

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Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation http://CRHF.org
GAIL NYSTROM´S  MOST IMMEDIATE WISH LIST: The new school year is just around the corner so if you'd like to bring any school supplies or donate $ towards uniforms, etc., Socks, Bra's, non-aluminum pots & pans, Toys (for the upcoming Christmas Season - new or used in good condition), OR unused medicines (especially antibiotics, flu/cold medicine & vitamins for people of all ages). The BEST birthday gift one could give - a corporate contact for donations/volunteers!!!

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First Aid Course    In Santa Ana Red cross they just finished a First Aid Course, they will have one in about a month and half from today, for more info contact them at 22825355 or send a fax 22036121 or email cruzroja118@racsa.co.cr  asking them to advise you when is the next course In Escazu the Red Cross will be glad to give a course in Spanish and also in English but it has to have a minimum of 15 persons, their is a fee not is cash but is supplies to help this local red cross for more info you may contact John Vargas at 22894094

Note:  The Red Cross service in Costa Rica is not Government sponsored, the services including Ambulance is supported only by contributions.  There is some help from the Hospitals but not enough and the crew is not paid very well.  Always consider the Costa Rica Red Cross when you feel like giving.

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We're El Puente - The Bridge, operating in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca in Costa Rica.  Our goal is to help people help themselves to self-sufficiency.

We're working with families who were originally living the U. N.definition of "Extreme Poverty" - earning less than $1 a day - and helping them grow out of that into self sufficiency. We're helping them do it for themselves.

At the same time as we help families "bridge out" into our culture, we're also helping those who are working to preserve and protect the Bribri culture, with assistance in preservation of knowledge of medicinal plants, Bribri language materials, and more.

We exist primarily on donations. Your donations help with school expenses, food costs, and more that enables us to meet our goals here.  We operate through a 501 (c) (3) non-profit in the USA, so any donations are tax deductible.

To learn more about us, you can visit us in two ways::http://www.elpuente-thebridge.org  Drop in to our location on Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica.Looking forward to getting to know you! Barry Stevens From Costa Rica: 2750-0524 From the USA or Canada: 1-866-462-7585 toll-free barrystevens@earthlink.net

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1.VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY IN COSTA RICA
Opportunity:
§ Would you like to use your ESL teaching skills to benefit a small community in south central Costa Rica?
§  Project to enhance local skills requires ESL teacher volunteers for minimum 6 week term
§ Homestay provided so you can learn Spanish in this beautiful village next to Mt Chirripo, with all the outdoors activities you can enjoy.
§ Teaching materials and resources available on site
§ Local community support provided
Requirements: TEFL Certificate or more; Organized self-starter requiring minimal supervision; Flexible and adaptable; Enjoys immersion in another culture
More information?  Contact Jenny atmossco53@gmail.com

2. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY IN COSTA RICA
Opportunity:
§ Would you like to use your computer skills to benefit a small community in south central Costa Rica?
§ Project to enhance local skills requires volunteers with computer skills for minimum 6 week term.
§ Homestay provided so you can learn Spanish in this beautiful village next to Mt Chirripo, with all the outdoors activities you can enjoy.
§ Laptop computers and resources available on site
§ Local community support provided
Requirements: Familiarity with Windows, Office and Internet/Email, Spanish speaking, Some experience teaching/tutoring a strong asset, Organized self-starter requiring minimal supervision, Flexible and adaptable, Enjoys immersion in another culture
More information? Contact Jenny at (604) 218-7219 or mossco@shaw.ca

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The Voz Que Clama Mission in Tuis de Turrialba does an incredible job of helping these poor people and their children. The Mission needs our help as they have no financial funding. Please take a moment and read Helen's story about her trip to the Cabecar Reservation. The reservation is not a tourist destination, no one sees these people, they are for the most part, invisible, and yet there are about 10,000 Cabecar.

You can help these poor people by bringing a suitcase of donated supplies on your next trip to Costa Rica. Contact me at ginnee@gmail.com for drop off instructions. 100% of all donations including monetary goes to helping the indigenous, no one makes a salary. You are the best foreign aid that will ever come to Costa Rica. If you can help, please do so, tax deductible check's can be sent to:

Voz Que Clama Mission  orVoz Que Clama Mission
990 Sunset Drive            Apdo. 28-7150
Healdsburg, Ca 95448      Turrialba, Costa Rica

Wish list: Used lap top computers in good working order, school supplies.  Clothing for children, rain gear, baby clothes, drum sticks, educational supplies.

Thank you for your support, Ginnee y Felipe HancockFinca Quijote de Esperanza, SACosta Ricahttp://www.costaricamountain.blogspot.com

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Samjjana Peace and Entertainment Event

Saturday 21 March, 2009 @ 6 pm

Maia plays the Hang - a rare, ethereal, instrument that speaks to the heart. Sahayak beautifully plays the Native American Indian flutes. Their music will be complemented with singing and chanting.

This event is a fundraiser for the Sat Yoga Institute.

(More details are also available below and in at www.satyogainstitute.org or in Spanish at
www.institutosatyoga.com)

6-8pm on Saturday March 21, 2009
Refreshments provided
Venue: The Sat Yoga Institute
Bello Horizonte, Escazu, San Jose

Numbers limited
Booking essential
Phone: 2288 3294
info@...
www.satyogainstitute.org

More information about samjjana (and the event poster) also available
at www.inspirationunlimited.com.au

‘samjjana’ is a Sanskrit word, meaning a ceremony for harmony and unity - which visiting Australians Maia and Sahayak offer through rare musical instruments as they bring a unique entertainment experience to Costa Rica. At a time when many people are feeling stressed and uncertain, this music has a profound and soothing effect on audiences.

Maia plays the ‘Hang’ - an enchanting, ethereal-sounding instrument that speaks to the heart. Both its appearance and sound tends to ’stop people in the street’ and it has been described as 'raindrops from heaven' and 'for this world, but not of this world'.

Sahayak plays single and drone (double) Native American Indian flutes, which encapsulate the connection the Native American Indians have with Spirit and nature. Their haunting sounds rise from the depths and touch the soul deeply.

We welcome one and all to come along and experience a magical music offering so more people can benefit from the unique and very special gift Samjjana brings to Costa Rica.