Stop hunger for indigenous families in Honduras

July 11, 2024

 Ninth Quarterly Report for GlobalGiving

Project Title: Stop hunger for indigenous families in Honduras (53804)

During this quarter, farming families have been affected by prolonged droughts due to the effects of climate change. In many communities, especially those located in the dry corridor, the production of basic foodstuffs has decreased. Against this backdrop, the COMAL Network has prioritized support to rural families by strengthening livelihoods.

 Main achievements:

 In this period at least 50 families from the communities of the municipality of Nueva Frontera in the department of Santa Barbara, have been trained on agroecological production processes for the cultivation of short-cycle vegetables, efficient use of water, plotting of land to contour lines, integration of lime, chicken manure to the land and in the development of bio-inputs for pest and disease control in these crops.

 Four agroecological plots were established with diversified crops of radish, squash, coriander, carrots, cucumber, beans, banana, corn and beans. Persian lemon, jade mango, and papaya fruit trees will also be planted. These crops are expected to contribute to the food security and sovereignty of the families and to generate income through the marketing of surplus production in local markets.

 A geomembrane tank has been installed in each productive plot to store 15,000 liters of water and an irrigation system for the crops. In addition, the families have been provided with some basic equipment such as barrels and metal pots to produce bio-inputs.

On behalf of the community organizations and producers, we thank all the donors who, through GlobalGiving, are guaranteeing food sovereignty for rural families in Honduras.

COMAL Network

 March 19, 2024

Eighth Quarterly Report for GlobalGiving

 Project Title: Stop hunger for indigenous families in Honduras (53804)

In Red COMAL, food production is fundamental, prior to making productive investments it is necessary to promote training processes in order to strengthen the skills and knowledge of farmers seeking greater sustainability and sustainability of organizational and productive processes. Among the priorities is the promotion and organization of women in search of their economic and social empowerment, especially rural and indigenous women.

Main achievements:

 In this period at least 32 indigenous women from three communities - San Nicolás, Llano de la Virgen in the municipality of Intibucá and the community La Victoria in the municipality of Marcala - received training in the management of honey bee hives.

 Forty-five Apis Mellifera hives were purchased and three apiaries with 15 hives each were installed. In addition, to ensure the safety of the women, materials and equipment for managing the apiaries were provided, including overalls, gloves, smokers, spatulas, brushes, and honey extractors.

 The first honey harvest is expected at the end of March 2024. This will contribute to the food security of the families and income generation through the commercialization of the honey.

On behalf of the women's organizations, we thank the supportive donors who, through the GlobalGiving platform, make possible the work of the COMAL Network in support of farmers and indigenous families.