Costa Rica 2012 Education for Global Learning Made possible by the Benjamin A. Gilman International scholarship program
Dec 01, 2014
Costa Rica 2012
Education for Global LearningMade possible by the
Benjamin A. Gilman International scholarship program
Costa Rica
History and Culture
Environment, Biodiversity
Sustainability, Conservation
Public Health, Women's Health
Public Policy, Moving Forward
Spanish Conquest, 1502
Costa Rican Civil War, 1821
Independent State, Costa Rica, 1948
Brief Civil War, Costa Rica avoided institutional rule and maintained a relatively classless society.
José María Hipólito Figueres Ferrer a.ka. Don Pepe
Costa Rican Constitution
Greatest welfare for all
Adequate distribution of wealth
National public health for all
Environment/ecological balance
Costa Rica Abolished It's Army, 1948
Invested in Education and Health Care
Proud & Gracious People of Costa Rica
A country rich in tradition and culture
Learning parts of the body
in Spanishat the
Institute ICLC
Health Care and Social Welfare
Clinica Biblica San José's largest private hospital. Patience pay about 15% of what it would cost in the U.S.
Hospital Mexico, San Jose, Costa RicaUniversal coverage that covers non-members as well as foreigners.
Ministry of Health operates on many levels
Equipos Básicos de Atención Integral en Salud. (EBAIS)
“Basic Teams for Integral Assistance in Health.”
EBAIS Each small clinic serves up to 4,000
people for non-emergency conditions
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Breast cancer is a growing concern in this developing country along with obesity
Ministry of Health is mandating only healthy foods from venders to the schools & more vigorous exercise for kids.
Meeting the Director of Health
Dr. Yeli Viquez Rodriquez (left)
Ministry of Health Community Outreach
Encouraging mammograms Womens’ support group
Estamos en armonía con la naturaleza. We are in harmony with nature.
Ecotourism is important for the economy
Government pays landowners for conservation and restoration of forests
Paying for Environmental Services (PES)
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Still a poor country but with a healthy middle-class
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Indicate the
Tipico Breakfast of eggs, rice&beans.
My wonderful Host Mother & friend, Flora.
Biggest Farmers Market Alajuela, CR “My home” in Carrillos Bajo, CR
Moving ForwardCosta Rica to be Carbon Neutral by 2021
President Laura Chinchilla