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HIV in Costa Rica, part 1: Forty years on, still battling misinformation
Sofía* has been through unimaginable trauma in her 27 years, but one of the stories that, in the retelling, fills her face with the...
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Quick question. How much do you know about COVID-19?
We’ll take a guess: like us, you...
Does your business have its trademark registration?
If your brand isn’t registered, you're not alone. In a recent survey we conducted in our WhatsApp community...
Costa Rican fashion in search of sustainability: the story of Selfmade
The fashion industry is one of the world’s worst polluters. It is produced on a massive scale and in less than ideal conditions. However,...
Podcast: Will books about Costa Rica help kids read more?
Have you ever wondered why one book marked you more than others? The reasons can be many, but studies and experiences agree that when...
Teachers speak out: what our Education 506 community taught us about reading in Costa Rica
Today we come to the end of our “Let’s Read!” edition. For two months, we’ve focused on the importance of improving the reading skills...
“Reading shaped who I am today”
I've always been a reader—even when it wasn't cool. Even when it was considered "nerdy" by others. The feeling of meticulously selecting a book...
Will books about Costa Rica help kids read more?
Milagro González Villalobos is always on the lookout for books. She knows to keep an eye out for hidden treasures. She’s the librarian and...
Owner-employees and the Costa Rican Social Security Fund
One of the first steps towards the formalization and growth of any microenterprise is insuring its first employee—but for many entrepreneurs in Costa Rica,...
The little libraries of Tilarán
The act of "releasing a book" is very powerful. It allows you to share the pleasure of reading with others. But what does it...
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Why not this? Composting in Costa Rica
What would it take for more people to take up composting in Costa Rica? Where else in the world is this practice being implemented...