Management of Sustainable Agriculture and Social Governance with equity in communities of the Pech ethnic group in the Municipality of Dulce Nombre de Culmi, Department of Olancho Honduras

The municipalities of Catacamas and Dulce Nombre de Culm in eastern Honduras are in an area with limited opportunities for employment and consistent food insecurity, a situation which has often led to residents damaging the fragile ecosystems of protected areas while they try to make a living and grow food.

Unfortunately, few outside investments flow into the area that would make it easier for communities to jump-start their development.

At the IAF, we support community-led approaches to unlock private, public, and community resources for grassroots development.

Our grantee partner, the Instituto para la Cooperacin y Autodesarrollo (ICADE) works with the leadership of an indigenous federation, cacao and coffee producer's associations, and 18 communities to strengthen their organizations so they are able to effectively expand opportunities for economic development, enabling local residents to better make a living and meet their food security needs while protecting natural resources in their own municipalities.This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.