Between July and September 2024, Fundación Agrolíbano, through its Comprehensive Early Childhood Care Program (PAIPI), distributed 18,720 pounds of fortified rice, benefiting 190 pregnant women and 876 children under the age of 6 in 18 communities. This action complements the monthly work of the program, which includes nutritional monitoring and child development, as well as […]
Championing child care: Volunteer training for community impact
Between August and September 2024, Fundación Agrolíbano, through its Comprehensive Early Childhood Care Program, is training volunteers from the communities of Santa Cruz (Namasigüe), Altos del Estiquirín, and Tamarindo (Nacaome). These sessions aim to improve care for children aged 3 to 5 by strengthening skills in key areas of child development, such as social-emotional, cognitive, […]
Assistance in corn production
Fundación Agrolíbano trains smallholder farmers through theoretical and practical processes for the planting, harvesting, and post-harvest of crops, addressing topics related to the biological control of pests and diseases in basic grain production. A total of 180 individuals have been reached, of which 65% are women, across 6 communities in 4 municipalities: Laurelada and Agua […]
Shaping futures: Equipping adolescents with essential life skills
In 7 public educational centers, in coordination with teaching staff, 279 adolescents (156 girls and 123 boys) in seventh, eighth, and ninth grades received educational talks on the prevention of sexually transmitted infections and teenage pregnancies. The talks addressed topics such as self-esteem and emotional health, sexual and reproductive rights, and responsible sexual behavior, thereby […]
Strengthening rural savings baks: driving economic development in rural communites
On August 31st, the Agrolíbano Foundation highlighted its efforts in economic development across 18 rural communities by strengthening 15 rural savings and credit banks. This work includes training and performance evaluation, benefiting 165 board members, over 70% of whom are women. In 2024, the Foundation will focus on improving information management, updating governing bodies, and […]
Agrolibano Foundation promotes school leadership and children´s health through the ADINAE program
The Agrolíbano Foundation, through the Support Program for the Comprehensive Development of Children and Adolescents in the School Environment (ADINAE), is strengthening child leadership in 14 public schools using an innovative peer-learning approach. The program has trained 140 students from 4th to 6th grade on topics such as self-esteem, personal hygiene, healthy eating, and disease […]
Agrolibano Foundation promotes food security and sustainable agriculture in rural communites
The Agrolíbano Foundation, through its Healthy Families program, promotes sustainable food production on small family plots, where various crops such as beans, cassava, and pineapple are grown. The program provides technical advice on sustainable fertilization, including the preparation of bocashi, and encourages safe animal production through the construction of chicken coops. Additionally, it integrates agriculture […]
Agrolibano Foundation reiterates its commitment to breastfeeding
The Agrolíbano Foundation unites the World Breastfeeding Week 2024 with the theme “Closing the Gap: Support for Breastfeeding for All,” reiterating its commitment to promoting exclusive breastfeeding in 18 rural communities in southern Honduras. Over the past year, 77 educational talks were held, benefiting 801 pregnant women, in addition to promoting breastfeeding in 232 nutritional […]
Educational centers cultivate a culture of peace
140 students have been trained to promote a culture of peace in 14 public rural schools. After the training, they carried out educational activities in each classroom, aiming to prevent and reduce bullying. This initiative also involves teachers and parents, who have received training on the topic as well. This effort is part of the […]
Community Brigade in San Agustín Improves Living Conditions
The community of San Agustín, in Namasigüe, once again welcomed the brigade of American volunteers from the Grace Presbyterian Church mission, who, together with the community organizations Health Committee and Rural Saving Bank La Luz, have carried out projects to improve the living conditions of families. In this regard, 5 families benefited from washable latrines, […]