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Pillars of Hope       Pillars of Hope is located in what many have described as "the most beautiful country in the world." CostaRica is just a short, direct 3-hour plane ride from many major USCities. Pillars of Hope Academy has a "world class program in a worldclass environment," which combine to help instill a new sense of changeand awakening in all who go there. Costa Ricans enjoy one of thehighest standards of livings in the Americas, with freehealth care, public education and among the highest literacy rates inthe world (92%). These humble, gracious people are, as a whole, highlyeducated, hard working, honest and caring. The setting is breathtaking,peaceful, safe, and a world away from the problems associated with thechild's former environment. The setting of Pillars of Hope was first established in 1991 as DundeeRanch Hotel Adventure Resort. The school is 50 miles away from theInternational Airport and very near the towns of Orotina and thePacific port of Caldera. Pillars of Hope is now nestled amid lushgardens of tropical fruit trees, plants and flowers. Here, student'slives are forever enriched. The redirection of their lives is enhanced,not only by the strength of the program design and leadership, but also by Costa Rica's unique culture and environment.Bi-lingual teachers help students learn Spanish, which further enhancesthe process of change while adding an important educational languagecomponent helpful in our current global economy and their futurecareers should they choose to utilize their newfound language skills.An emphasis on college preparation helps to stimulate additional goalsof professionalism in their lives. Large sections of the facility are set aside as nature reserves,protecting the unique ecosystem and ensuring an educational experiencein biodiversity and environmentalism that is second to none insecondary education. Observing the abundance of wildlife - from thewhite faced or howler monkeys that forest in the treetops, to thescarlet macaws and green parrots that fly freely, one cannot help butgain a new perspective on nature and life. The drinking water in CostaRica has been rated among the purest in the world, paralleling U.S.standards. Costa Rica provides an ideal opportunity to learn and growin a safe and pleasant environment among a people who are among themost hospitable in the world. All Rights Reserved