The children of El Tigre attend a one-room school house serving first grade through middle school.  There is a separate, open-air building next door where fresh cooked lunches are provided for the children daily.

Expanding Educational Options, Deep in the Costa Rica Rainforest

El Tigre's children have benefited in multiple ways from the South-South Project.  The coming of 3G internet to the community and the creation of the Agua Dulce Internet Cafe, give the children access to the a huge new world of information and resources. They are learning computer skills and now have the ability to connect with other students around the world. 

Short documentary films about El Tigre made to share El Tigre's accomplishments with the world have featured the children.  Here they are watching themselves in the video made by the Green Living Project. The GLP team was at El Tigre in February of 2009 to film a documentary on sustainable tourism.
Watch the Green Living Project video here about Rios Tropicales and El Tigre.

School Is Awarded Costa Rica's Blue Flag for Educational Centers

The funding from the South-South Grant made possible the building a new playground and of environmentally-friendly bathroom facilities at the school.  The improved sanitation and water quality allowed the school to win the prestigious Costa Rica Blue Flag Award for Education Centers.

The flag raising ceremony at the school was celebrated by the children singing their national anthem and performing the Traditional Dance of Costa Rica. Rafael Gallo, the President and Co-founder of Rios Tropciales, and the overall manager of the South-South Project implementation, gave a short speech to the children on the significance of their award and the importance of environmental stewardship to protect and sustain their school and community.