Improving Natural Resource Management in Costa Rica Climate and ConservationCosta RicaRaleigh Expedition Improving Natural Resource Management in Costa Rica Ezequiel has lived in Matambú his whole life and dedicates his time to keeping the rich Chorotega culture alive and…damienApril 14, 2018
How Has Trek Made You a Better Leader?/¿Cómo te ha Convertido Trek en un Mejor Líder? Costa RicaRaleigh Expedition How Has Trek Made You a Better Leader?/¿Cómo te ha Convertido Trek en un Mejor Líder? The Communications Team (Communications Officer – Lydia, Photographer – Petra and Videographer – Victoria) have just returned from joining the…damienApril 2, 2018
Maria’s Story: ‘The Volunteers are a Big Help. We Learn from Them and They Learn from Us’/La Historia de María:’Los Voluntarios son una Gran Ayuda. Aprendemos de ellos y ellos Aprenden de Nosotros’ Costa RicaRaleigh ExpeditionWater, Sanitation and Hygiene Maria’s Story: ‘The Volunteers are a Big Help. We Learn from Them and They Learn from Us’/La Historia de María:’Los Voluntarios son una Gran Ayuda. Aprendemos de ellos y ellos Aprenden de Nosotros’ Maria Magdalone Gonzalez Ruiz is an inspiring 90-something-year-old woman who has lived in the community of San Jose de Paiwas,…damienMarch 28, 2018
World Water Day: The Importance of Raising Awareness in Our WASH Communities/Día Mundial del Agua: La Importancia de Generar Conciencia en Nuestras Comunidades WASH Costa RicaRaleigh ExpeditionWater, Sanitation and Hygiene World Water Day: The Importance of Raising Awareness in Our WASH Communities/Día Mundial del Agua: La Importancia de Generar Conciencia en Nuestras Comunidades WASH Although a lot of our Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects are focused around the construction or renovation of water…damienMarch 22, 2018
International Day of Forests: Understanding Costa Rica’s Dry Forest/Día Internacional de los Bosques: Entendiendo el Bosque Seco de Costa Rica Climate and ConservationCosta RicaRaleigh Expedition International Day of Forests: Understanding Costa Rica’s Dry Forest/Día Internacional de los Bosques: Entendiendo el Bosque Seco de Costa Rica To contribute to saving our threatened forests, a group of our volunteers are currently working in the dry forest of…damienMarch 21, 2018
‘Our Team Doesn’t Have Princesses, Only Vikings’: Celebrating International Women’s Day with Wensy Fuentes Hernández/’Nuestro Equipo no Tiene Princesas, Solo Vikingos’: Celebrando el Día Internacional de la Mujer con Wensy Fuentes Hernández Climate and ConservationCosta Rica ‘Our Team Doesn’t Have Princesses, Only Vikings’: Celebrating International Women’s Day with Wensy Fuentes Hernández/’Nuestro Equipo no Tiene Princesas, Solo Vikingos’: Celebrando el Día Internacional de la Mujer con Wensy Fuentes Hernández Wensy chose to volunteer with Raleigh International as the organisation was recommended to her by friends. She also felt Raleigh…damienMarch 8, 2018
Our Natural Resource Management Project in Costa Rica Costa RicaVenturer Stories Our Natural Resource Management Project in Costa Rica Morning Volunteering As a team, we have spent the last two weeks working on constructing a cabin, which required us…ElsaMarch 2, 2018
What Are Eco-Toilets and Compost Latrines? Costa RicaWater, Sanitation and Hygiene What Are Eco-Toilets and Compost Latrines? Eco Toilet/Inodoro Ecológico An Eco Toilet can be built inside or outside the home. It consists of a toilet seat,…damienFebruary 24, 2018
Why Does Raleigh Work in Natural Resource Management? Climate and ConservationCosta RicaRaleigh Expedition Why Does Raleigh Work in Natural Resource Management? What is Natural Resource Management?/¿Qué es la gestión de recursos naturales? ‘Natural Resource Management is to use a resource in…damienFebruary 24, 2018
Project Planning Visits: Reflections and Revelations Climate and ConservationCosta RicaRaleigh ExpeditionWater, Sanitation and Hygiene Project Planning Visits: Reflections and Revelations Sabah Salman – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene/Sabah Salman – Agua, Sanemiento e Hygiene Sabah is a GP from London. Over the…damienFebruary 11, 2018