Aid and Development

Guatemala Stove Project Guatemala Stove Project- Canadian nonprofit which raises funds and send volunteers to build masonry stoves with low-income households. Describes the advantages of these stoves, an… Servants For Him Servants For Him- Christian evangelism program which provides household biosand water filters, as well as health education. Pura Vida Pura Vida- An ecumenical Christian project providing food and education in Lemoa, Quiche. They describe their work as well as donation and volunteer opportunities. Proyecto Mosaico e.V. Proyecto Mosaico e.V.- A German Non-Profit-Association, providing a bridge by helping people from around the world find volunteer placements in organizations in Guatemala, Nicarag… MayaWorks MayaWorks- Community development nonprofit which organizes handicraft producers, provides microloans and training, and sponsors tours of participating communities. Describes progr… Mayapedal Mayapedal- Sustainable development project which recycles used bicycles to build pedal-powered machines. [English, Spanish] The Highland Support Project The Highland Support Project- A US Methodist-affiliated group supporting economic development projects with several women's groups in the highlands. Helps International Helps International- US-based nonprofit describes their economic development, health and education programs. Amigos de Santa Cruz Amigos de Santa Cruz- Nonprofit describes economic, education and health projects in Santa Cruz la Laguna, Lake Atitlan. Ak'Tenamit Ak'Tenamit- A non-profit international development organization working to reduce poverty among Q'eqchi' Maya in Eastern Guatemala. Describes programs, organizational structure, a… Agua Viva Children's Home Agua Viva Children's Home- Chimaltenango. A non-denominational Christian home and school describes its history and current programs, with information on sponsoring a child or part… Directory of Development Organizations - Guatemala Directory of Development Organizations - Guatemala- Comprehensive directory of international organizations, governments, private sector development agencies, civil society, univer… Common Hope Common Hope- Works to improve health care, education, housing, and human development in Guatemala. Site described programs, people, history, statistics, and financial arrangements. Casa Guatemala Casa Guatemala- Homes for orphaned, abused, or abandoned children, in Guatemala City and Rio Dulce. Describes programs, facilities, and financial support needs. [English/Spanish/F… US State Department - Human Rights Report: El Salvador US State Department - Human Rights Report: El Salvador- 2008 report on the current status of human rights practices including human freedoms, civil liberties, political rights, in… Amnesty International USA - El Salvador Human Rights Amnesty International USA - El Salvador Human Rights- News, reports and success stories for the country including AI Annual Report entries for the past ten years. Voices on the Border in El Salvador Voices on the Border in El Salvador- US-based group which partners donors with local communities and progressive organizations. Describes projects and opportunities for participat… SHARE Foundation SHARE Foundation- US group working with El Salvadorans through advocacy, accompaniment, and financial support, focusing in Lower Lempa. Describes programs, development model, and … Our Children International Our Children International- Orphanage in San Juan Opico. Includes personal stories of children and staff, with information on how to donate or volunteer. Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity- Christian nonprofit builds houses in partnership with families in need. Describes construction style, where working in the country, and how to participate in… Companion Community Development Alternatives (CoCoDA) Companion Community Development Alternatives (CoCoDA)- Nonprofit facilitates projects where community-based organizations in the United States join with non-governmental organizat… CISPES (Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador) CISPES (Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador)- US-based group working in solidarity with the FMLN (Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front) and the Salvadoran … Directory of Development Organizations - El Salvador Directory of Development Organizations - El Salvador- Comprehensive directory of international organizations, governments, private sector development agencies, civil society, univ… Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad- Formed by foreign solidarity groups and local popular organizations to carry out exchange and economic development programs. Describes work in… Eldis - Country and Region Profiles: Costa Rica Eldis - Country and Region Profiles: Costa Rica- Database of online development policy, practice and research documents, searchable by sector or keywords. Includes index to Britis… Homes of Life Homes of Life- Home for abandoned and abused children. Includes a tour of the facilities, daily life, staff and kids. El Puente - The Bridge 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 informat… US State Department - Human Rights Report: Costa Rica 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, int… Directory of Development Organizations - Costa Rica Directory of Development Organizations - Costa Rica- Comprehensive directory of international organizations, governments, private sector development agencies, civil society, unive… Habitat for Humanity Costa Rica Habitat for Humanity Costa Rica- Assists developing communities with people in need by building and renovating houses. Includes organization background, list of regional offices, …