Selva Verde Lodge & Rainforest Reserve
Accommodation
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Supporting 3 projects below
Project Description
The Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center (SCLC) is an independent non-profit organization located on Selva Verde Lodge’s property. Along with SCLC programs like EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classes and Rural Tourism activities, Selva Verde continues to run the library. In order to satisfy our current readers’ wishes and hopefully expand our outreach to the community, Spanish new or used books in good condition for individuals ages 10 and up is the most needed. Selva Verde looks forward to increasing its efforts to grow the Spanish content of the library.
Project Needs
Text/Reading Books:
(Spanish) Age Appropriate Story Books (ages 10 and up) and Magazines
Computer Hardware/Software:
Educational Software (in Spanish) and Movies (with Spanish Language Track)
Educational Games/Toys:
Board Games (in Spanish)
Office Supplies:
Printer Paper and Printer Cartridges (Canon MP490-210/211)
Project Description
At the beginning of each semester, the Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center (SCLC) gives out school supply packages to children from low-income families. Yard sales are used to support specific projects in the area. For this reason, the SCLC welcomes donations of clothing in good condition.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Colored Pencils and Craft Scissors
Clothing:
New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes and Spring/Summer Clothing for Adults
Project Description
Members of the Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center’s women’s group, Morphas, create handmade jewelry and decorative items, combining their hobby with a way to earn an additional income. They sell their products at two gift shops in the area, as well as directly to the visitors after some of our tourism activities.
Project Needs
Art Supplies:
Acrylic Paints, Artisan Bead-Drill, Beads for Bead Work, Earring Hooks, Gage Wire, Glass Beads for Bead Work, and Thread
Initiatives
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