Climate change resilient families in Honduras

COMAL Network

 November 03, 2022

Third Report for GlobalGiving

 Project Title: Climate Change Resilient Families in Honduras

 This period has been difficult for small-scale farmers, especially due to the high cost of inputs for production and the effects of excessive rainfall, which have caused the proliferation of pests and diseases in crops and thus a decrease in harvests.

 Main achievements:

  During this period, accompaniment and technical advice was provided to 15 indigenous women for the establishment of seedbeds for the production of vegetable seedlings and for the cultivation of basic grains.   In addition, 25 families headed by women were provided with vegetable seeds.

 Due to the emergency declared by the Honduran government, it was necessary to manage resources to provide fertilizer to guarantee corn and bean production in the post-harvest cycle. In this regard, support was provided to 10 producers of basic grains; crops are currently growing and good harvests are expected, as long as the weather is favorable.

 In order to contribute to guarantee the efficient use of water and take advantage of rainwater harvesting, two families were supported with plastic tanks for water storage, which is used for domestic use in their homes.

 On behalf of the rural women accompanied by Red COMAL, we would like to thank all the donors who, through GlobalGiving, make this work for the rights of rural women possible.

COMAL Network                                      

 July 12, 2022

 Second Report for GlobalGiving

 Project Title: Climate Change Resilient Families in Honduras

 With the few resources raised during this period, accompaniment and support was provided to a group of women in the community of La Laguna, Taulabé. The women established a productive plot of land collectively, thereby contributing to self-esteem and the construction of sorority ties among women.

 Main achievements:

 During this period, 12 small agroecological women producers received technical assistance and support. The women received theoretical and practical training in the process of making organic fertilizers and techniques for growing vegetables, bananas and cassava.

 A water storage tank and a drip micro-irrigation system for efficient water use were installed. In addition, the women were provided with materials for the establishment of these crops.

 Faced with the high cost of chemical fertilizers, farming families are placing increasing importance on agroecological production. It is an alternative to reduce the impact of climate change and to guarantee the food security and sovereignty of farming families.

 In the medium term, it is expected that these crops can contribute to the generation of income for families and thus contribute to the economic empowerment of rural women.

On behalf of the rural women accompanied by Red COMAL, we would like to thank all the donors who, through GlobalGiving, make this work for the rights of rural women possible.