Sustainable Management of the Rio Goascorn watershed by local watershed councils and water boards

Rural residents of Concepcion de Maria in southern Honduras face frequent drought and food insecurity.

In addition the lack of economic educational or leadership opportunities for young people drives them to leave in search of a better life. The IAF supports community-led efforts to expand economic opportunity and strengthen community organizations.

Our grantee the Asociacin de Comits Ecolgicos del Sur de Honduras (ACESH) strengthens the productive and organizational capacity of community-based farmer organizations to create grain and native seed reserves diversify agricultural production and improve access to food and seeds in periods of scarcity.

ACESH also provides youth with training and leadership development preparing young people to assume leadership roles in community organizations and efforts to protect natural resources.This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.