With little material resources, ADELA largely relied on the grassroots efforts of its own members until 2001. ADLEA was largely successful in its efforts, and managed to stage protests, voice their opinions over the radio, and even bring lawsuits in the Costa Rican national court.
ADELA's lack of financial resources led it to rely heavily on the efforts of its own volunteers until 2001. As a result, ADLEA was able to stage successful protests, air their opinions through radio, and take legal action in the Costa Rican court.