GlobalGiving Project of the Month Club

This May, we’re excited to share a critical project underway in regions of Cameroon that have been deeply impacted by the Anglophone Crisis. This conflict, marked by armed violence and human rights violations, has forced 900,000 people to flee internally and another 60,000 people to seek refuge abroad. 

As countless families remain displaced and in distress, the need extends beyond basic essentials like food and shelter—there’s also a pressing call for support that nurtures their mental and emotional well-being. HUMANITY FIRST ASSOCIATION OF CLEANERS (HUFAC) is determined to help answer that call holistically. 

Their featured project, Enhancing Mental Well-being for IDPs in Cameroon, is providing relief to affected families through a holistic approach that promotes emotional recovery and economic empowerment. They work closely with community members and local partners to identify the most urgent needs. Working closely with community members and local partners, they’ve identified the most pressing needs in these areas.

As part of their efforts, they’ve recently launched a Mental Health First Aid training program. This initiative will equip 20 local volunteers with the skills to recognize signs of trauma and provide essential emotional support to others in their community. Recognizing that emotional well-being is deeply tied to physical health and safety, HUFAC is also distributing food and hygiene kits, providing children with school materials and tuition support, helping families find safe shelter, and offering small startup capital to help displaced families begin rebuilding their lives.

 ABI Henry Achah, Founder and CEO of HUFAC, wanted to share that their team is “Excited with sincere gratitude. This is a great opportunity for us to strengthen our efforts and of course extend our reach to more traumatized IDPs in far-to-reach communities.”

On behalf of the entire team, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to all of our donors. Your contributions are not only providing immediate relief but are also empowering these communities to heal, rebuild, and move forward with hope.

Until June, 

Victoria Vrana

GlobalGiving CEO

This month, we are proud to spotlight an innovative project by Red COMAL aimed at empowering small farming families in Intibucá, Honduras. At the heart of this initiative is the vision to strengthen climate resilience and create sustainable livelihoods for 50 small-scale agroecological farms, particularly focusing on Indigenous youth and women. 

So, how does it work? Red COMAL works with 50 families to turn agricultural waste into organic compost. This technique can achieve the same, if not better, crop yields while saving money and protecting the land from harmful chemicals. The result? More income for families working hard to make ends meet and more sustainable solutions for the planet.

As project leader Donaldo explains, “With this donation, we will be supporting families by providing vegetable seeds, materials, and equipment to make natural fertilizers, and installing drip irrigation systems to make efficient use of water, among other things.”

On behalf of the farming families, Donaldo adds, “We would like to express our deep gratitude to the Club members for this donation. It will greatly assist us in continuing to support families in implementing agroecological practices and adapting to climate change.”

Red COMAL has been a trusted partner in this work for years, and together we’ve been working to move beyond short-term food aid solutions to build long-lasting, sustainable systems centered around food sovereignty. This approach empowers local communities to control their own food production, improve their livelihoods, and adapt to the challenges of climate change and global uncertainty. 

To dive deeper into Red COMAL’s approach, check out our featured article, How This Nonprofit Is Taking Food Sovereignty From Theory To Practice In Honduras, where Donaldo shares his thoughts on why centering food sovereignty—not just food aid—is essential for creating truly sovereign solutions that can stand the test of time.

Thank you for being a part of this work. Your support is helping build a more sustainable and resilient future for all—one community and inspired project at a time. 

Until next time, 

Victoria Vrana

GlobalGiving CEO