About us

Frank Nierhoff first came to Costa Rica in 1994. Along with his sister Anette Nierhoff they founded the 'Asociación Intercambio Cultural ALEGRIA - AICA' which, since 2002, has organized festivals, concerts and other events to benefit ecological and social projects.
Because of this, the idea was born to provide regular support for the local schools and to help the environmental projects recruit volunteers.

Davina first came to Costa Rica in 1999 from California, USA. She has been active member of the community since then, volunteering and organizing environmental projects such as recycling. She joined forces with first hand in 2008. She is the project and volunteer coordinator and acts as liaison between the host families, the schools and the volunteers. She helps solve any problem that may arise and is also one of the Spanish teachers.