Global Communities and USAID Partner to Combat the Zika Virus in Honduras
Global Communities and USAID Partner to Combat the Zika Virus in Honduras This press release first appeared on Reuters Alertnet. Silver Spring, MD, April 5, 2017 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded Global Communities a $4.9 million grant to help communities in Honduras prevent the spread of the Zika virus.…
Read MoreHonduran Farmers Prize Rainwater as Most Precious Harvest
Honduran Farmers Prize Rainwater as Most Precious Harvest Improving prospects for farmers who struggle to produce food through years of drought may also help stem the flow of Honduran migrants By Sophie Hares | This artilce originally appeared on Thomas Reuters Foundation News. Farm workers cultivate watermelons and bananas, irrigated by a water harvesting project…
Read MoreEngaging young People in Governance and Democracy: Honduras Youth Local Councils
Engaging Young People in Governance & Democracy by Global Communities on Exposure
Read MoreSowing Development: Farmers provide more than food; they are the cornerstone of rural economies
Sowing Development Farmers provide more than food; they are the cornerstone of rural economies By Liz Adams, Technical Specialist for Agriculture at Global Communities | This article orginally appeared in Medium. No matter where you are, the food on your plate comes from a farmer. This isn’t a particularly shocking revelation, and development assistance to farmers…
Read MoreThe Evidence that Global Development Works: Measuring Impact
The Evidence that Global Development Works: Measuring Impact By David A. Weiss, President and CEO, Global Communities | This article originally appeared on The Huffington Post. At Global Communities, we believe that accountability, transparency and evidence-based design of projects are vital ingredients to effective partnerships. We have to be able to demonstrate to the communities…
Read MoreGlobal Communities Honduras Distributes More Than 42,000 Mosquito Nets to Prevent Malaria
This article first appeared on Proceso Digital Tegucigalpa, Honduras – A total of 42,885 mosquito nets coated with long-lasting insecticide are being distributed the region of La Mosquitia in the department of Gracias a Dios to protect the population from being bitten by malaria-transmitting mosquitoes. The campaign for distribution of the mosquito nets, led by the Secretariat of…
Read MoreIntegrated STI and HIV Services for Targeted and Vulnerable Populations in Honduras
The new Global Fund grant will allocate $15.2 million to STI and HIV prevention programs in key populations and prioritized populations, as well as provide care and services for people living with HIV. The strategies to be implemented are: I. Reach key prioritized populations through prevention programs or delivery of the defined package of services. The…
Read MoreCombating Human Trafficking in Honduras
Combating Human Trafficking in Honduras Much like its neighbors in the “Northern Triangle”, Honduras is beset by a host of challenges: high rates of crime and violence, weak or under-supported government institutions, and a lack of economic opportunity for a vast number of its citizens. Unfortunately, these factors contribute to another issue affecting countless victims…
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