Arias Foundation for Peace and Human Progress
Project Title
As a one-time grant for commemorative concerts for the 30th anniversary of the 1987 Central American Peace Accords
Date
Mar. 02, 2017
Duration
5 months
Description
In 1987, five Central American presidents, led by Costa Rica’s Oscar Arias, brokered the historic Esquipulas II Accords that promoted regional economic cooperation and a framework for peaceful conflict resolution. In subsequent years, the peace accords ushered in stability, development, growth, and safety, to a region long plagued by drug wars, poverty, and corruption. In celebration of the accords thirtieth anniversary, the Arias Foundation for Peace and Human Progress is planning a series of lectures and events throughout Costa Rica and Central America. The events will promote a message of continued peace, specifically focusing on anti-arms and anti-violence messages. As part of the event series, the Arias Foundation is coordinating a number of commemorative concerts by the Central American Youth Orchestra.