About the Foundation
- The UdG Foundation, now ProSur, is a non-for-profit institution according to Costa Rican Law # 5338, "Ley de Fundaciones." As required by law, the Foundation is an institution of public service governed by a 5-member Board. One member is appointed by the Executive Branch of the Costa Rican government, a second member is appointed by the Municipality of Golfito.
- The
mission of the Foundation is to support and develop higher
education, the conservation of natural resources, support research, and
to contribute in the study and solution of national issues and problems.
ProSur is the organization
responsible for raising funds to support all programs and funds, including Research Fund, Rain Forest Conservation, and the Operating
fund. The Foundation has established several independent funds
for donors to support, according to their personal, or institutional
preferences.
The Foundation owns and operates the Golfito Field Station and supports
small grants for research at the Station. The FUdG (ProSur) is an
active member of GAT-Sur, and supports training in management to local
grass-root orgs, with the strategic alliance with JUDESUR.
The Cherenga Field
Station
Three separate sites provide access to the Golfito Rain Forest. The Cherenga Field Station has laboratories, dormitory and kitchen.
More about
conducting Research at the
La Cherenga Field
Station
If you have questions about our Programs and Funds, please contact us at: (506) 8884-0508 - Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Central America time ( -5 UGT)
Or, write to us at:
fundacion@upacificosur.org