From October 21 to 29, 2024, Fundación Agrolíbano implemented an early education strategy in three rural communities, benefiting 76 children aged 3 to 5. In collaboration with FA Inc.-Bridges of Hope, this initiative aims to improve access to basic education and support the holistic development of the children. The communities of Santa Cruz (Namasigüe), Altos […]
More than 1,800 Students Benefited from School Health Campaign
From October 14 to 25, 1,867 preschool and primary school students from 24 educational centers participated in a personal hygiene and oral health campaign. The activities included workshops on handwashing and tooth brushing, led by 140 child facilitators trained by Fundación Agrolíbano through the Juntos por la Educación program. Each student received a toothbrush and […]
Reflecting Together on Inclusive and Quality Education for 2025
On October 24, a discussion was held in the community of Agua Agria No. 2 with teachers, parents, and the director of CEB Guillermo Arturo Pinel, to reflect on the challenges and actions needed to improve education by 2025. The meeting aimed to promote an inclusive and quality educational future for over 150 students, contributing […]
El Espino Community Moves Towards Sustainable Development
On October 24, the community of El Espino in Nacaome brought together more than 25 representatives from community groups, including neighborhood committees, the water board, health committees, and parents, along with the executive director and technical staff from Fundación Agrolíbano. During the meeting, participants assessed progress since 2023 and defined key steps to coordinate efforts […]
Progress at the Agua Agria #2 Community Center
The community of Agua Agria #2 is making progress in the construction of its community center as part of its Integrated Community Development Plan (PDIC). This space will host recreational, cultural, economic, and health activities, benefiting the community. the support of Fundación Agrolíbano and programs such as PAIPI and Liderazgo Consciente, the center will facilitate […]
Fundación Agrolíbano donates 18,720 pounds of fortified rice to improve child nutrition
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 […]