By Mallory Allyn McDaniel | Communications and Outreach Manager
Last year, two devastating hurricanes tore through Honduras, taking lives, homes, and crops on their way. Already exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis, food insecurity began to look inescapable. Our partners at Red COMAL responded immediately, delivering emergency relief to those most affected. However, for a disaster of this scale, they needed to do so much more.
So, we turned to you.
And you amazed us. With your incredible outpouring of support, Red COMAL delivered emergency food and hygiene kits to hundreds of families. They also began working with small farmers whose crops had been completely devastated to restart subsistence agriculture and restore food security for families whose entire livelihoods had been lost. Red COMAL was ready to support their communities because they worked hand-in-hand with local leaders. They were able to quickly learn what each community needed and assess how to best support them in both the short and long term. Because of their remarkable efforts and your generous support, thousands of people regained their food security and independence. Red COMAL and small farmers worked together to refill community granaries, replant fields, and restore the feeling of security that so many of us often take for granted.
Thank you for standing in solidarity with these communities. Your generosity has made an enormous difference in the lives of others. Take a moment to hear about your impact from small farmers themselves: watch their video update here.
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