I will be working with indigenous communities to facilitate fresh water systems; raise awareness of ecosystem management or preserve and maintain access to Costa Rica’s famous national parks.

Raleigh's programmes in Costa Rica focus on access to basic services for indigenous communities and protecting natural resources.

Due to a history of inequality, indigenous groups across Costa Rica experience a higher infant, child, and general mortality rate as well as higher rates of malnutrition and disease than the rest of the population, often from largely preventable diseases. Raleigh work with these communities and the government to increase the provision and use of basic services such as education and healthcare.

With 5% of the planet’s biodiversity within its borders and 25% of the country a protected area there is a great deal of natural resource to preserve. Raleigh work with the national parks system and people who live on the fringes of the parks to encourage them to adopt more sustainable livelihoods and improve communication between each other.