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There is a growing movement among the four million+ Costa Ricans to become a sustainable country promoting and integrating sustainability principles and practices from all perspectives - social, cultural, political, environmental, and economic. EarthSayers.tv brings to the fore the teachers, business and civic leaders, community developers, experts, and citizens from all walks of life who are working to make Costa Rica a sustainable country.

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El Puente - The Bridge: Helping People Help Themselves: Barry Stevens

Barry Stevens talks about the program he and his wife, Nanci Wright co-founded called El Puente - The Bridge in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. They offer educational assistance, food, and microloans mainly to indigenous people in Costa Rica.

The School Program assists families with educational expenses for young children. The Food Program provides a gathering place, healthy meals, and additional support on Tuesday, Thursday, and SaturdayThe Microloan Program provides small loans from $20--$400, with approaches that have been helping people out of poverty globally since 1987.

Used together, these programs provide powerful support for families working toward self-sufficiency, and allows them to build the Hope
necessary to succeed. Hope spreads.

EarthSayers Barry Stevens; Nanci Wright