International Development Grant
Preventing Child Sex Tourism in Costa Rica
Project Number: CA-3-S065189001
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $248,830.00
Start Date: March 02, 2012
End Date: June 30, 2014
Duration: 2.3 years
Project Description
The project aims to reduce the incidence of child sex tourism (CST) in Costa Rica. It is designed to build the capacity of local networks to prevent CST provide training and alternatives for young people who are vulnerable to CST and enhance understanding of the issue among law enforcement and the tourism industry. It also aims to raise awareness among Canadian travel agencies and travellers about CST. The International Bureau for Children’s Rights works on this project with its local partner Fundacion Paniamor.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
International Bureau for Children'sRights/Bureau international desdroits des enfants
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
YFMInternaAssistPartnershp&Programing Br
Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP