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Habitat for Humanity in Costa Rica
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Background
• Fairly stable economy– Tourism, agriculture,
electronics• Government deficits– Prevented quality social
services
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Economy
• US GDP per capita: $40099
• Costa Rican GDP per capita: US $9597
• 16% below poverty line• 7.8% unemployment rate• Still the wealthiest Central
American country
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Habitat’s Involvement
• Began in 1988– Due to lack of government
funded housing
• Pulled out in 1991– Introduction of government-
housing program
• Reinstated in 1996– 35% of population still in
substandard housing
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Habitat’s Involvements cont.
• 153 families served this year• Cost of home: US $14,020 • Helped 100,000 families in Central America
since 1979
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Other projects• Appropriate Social Interest Housing:
– Three year project help 1,850 families through a combination of new housing, home improvements and access to land.
– Program provides financial literacy training, home maintenance and community activities.
• Financial Education: – Aimed at educating and accompanying partner families in the planning
and administration of their home economy. – Families learn to administer their income and expenses, design a
budget, analyze and control their expenses, and follow a savings plan.