Since 2001, a valuable cooperative relationship has developed between Peace Corps volunteers from the United States, the communities to which they are deployed, and the CRUSA Foundation.

Through its small grants program, CRUSA has supported Peace Corps volunteers based in Costa Rica in implementing small, community-based projects in order to promote cooperation with local residents. These projects facilitate interaction between Peace Corps volunteers and the communities that they serve and promote cooperative links known by CRUSA as “people to people” relations. Over 60 initiatives of this nature have been approved for a total sum of over $200,000.

We at Amigos are coordinating with the Peace Corps office in Costa Rica and a network of Returned Peace Corps volunteers to bring you new ways to support volunteer efforts. Stay tuned for more information!