Stop hunger with indigenous families in Honduras

COMAL Network

 November 04, 2024

Tenth Quarterly Report for GlobalGiving

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

Food production for family consumption is a priority in indigenous communities. Many families have been affected due to the abrupt changes in the weather, currently with heavy rains and at other times with prolonged droughts. In addition, the high cost of inputs and seeds for agricultural production, the genetic contamination of native seeds due to the introduction of transgenic seeds in the territories and the lack of public policies for the protection of small farmers, these factors are limiting factors for the full enjoyment of food sovereignty in rural communities in Honduras.

For the above, the COMAL Network continues its process of accompanying indigenous and farmers families in order to support in food production for the improvement of the food diet of families.

Main achievements:

 In this period at least 55 indigenous and farmers families located in rural communities in the municipalities of Gracias, Intibucá, Yamaranguila, Marcala in the western region of Honduras, were provided with fruit trees (lemon, orange, passion fruit and peach) and vegetable seeds, including radish, carrot, pumpkin and cilantro for the establishment of 55 family gardens.

 In addition, the families have received technical assistance in the implementation of soil conservation practices and the processing and use of agroecological inputs. It is expected that the families will be able to produce food to improve their nutrition and health.

On behalf of the farmers and indigenous families, we express our deep gratitude to the donors who through GlobalGiving are contributing to the improvement of the diet of the families accompanied by Red COMAL in western 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.