My job at ALF is allowing me to put into practice everything I’ve learned from my previous work experiences. God has been preparing me to come back to Roatan to serve by being part of an organization that provides opportunities for islanders to flourish. I’m fortunate to have come from a[Read More]
Using Tech for Good: Honduras Conecta Responds to Covid-19
As the coronavirus persists, innovators across Honudras lead the way in finding solutions for the country’s challenges. Honduras Conecta is a social action platform that emerged from this crisis, initially gathering data on organizations that are providing response to the Covid-19 outbreak. While ALF is not affiliated with the Honduras Conecta team,[Read More]
How a Scholarship Impacted Helen’s Education
The Founders of the Abundant Life Foundation, David and Brenda Dachner, met Helen in 2008. Immediately, they were drawn to this quiet, young girl who came across as a deep thinker. Helen later received a multi-year scholarship from ALF to attend a private bilingual school. She recently graduated from high[Read More]
ALF Voices – Federico Arriola
At the Agricultural Farm at our Los Sueños: The Dreams housing development, we are proud to grow organic, non-GMO crops in raised-bed gardens and are excited to share the center with Los Sueños homeowners very soon. We spoke with Federico Arriola, a consultant for the Ag Farm, to gain his[Read More]
Access to Technology for Island Students
Jessica Eatough, a teacher at the Solid Rock School on Roatán, uses our Educational Training Facility (ETF) resource room to enrich her students with technology literacy skills that will benefit them in their future as leaders on the island and beyond. We sat down with Jessica to learn more about[Read More]
The Gift of Light
One of my favorite people in the Bay Islands is Mr. Truman. At 65, he lives alone in a peaceful, one-room wooden hut on a hill overlooking the beautiful Caribbean Sea. The small fishing village in St. Helene where Mr. Truman lives still has no running water or electricity. The[Read More]
Imagine Working Without Light
Read the story of Rosa, an island resident, and how an Abundant Life Foundation Luci Light helps her provide for her family even after the sun sets. My name is Rosa, and I’ve lived in the community of Hottest Sparrow for over 17 years. I live here with my husband,[Read More]
Imagine Cooking Without Light
In the States, losing power during a storm renders us almost completely useless for the few minutes we’re without light. But in places all over Roatán, entire communities live with no electricity, or go for long stretches without. Some time ago, David and I spent a night on St. Helene[Read More]
How Light Helped Melissa’s Daughter Study
As part of our ongoing efforts to build brighter futures for Roatán, we’ll be sharing stories from individuals and families on the island who have received the gift of light from our Light Up Life program. Let’s work together to #LightUpLife and bring joy to Roatán. A donation of just $10 helps to[Read More]
Corporate Social Responsibility with the Grand Roatán Resort
Following our incredibly successful 3rd Annual Reef Cleanup Event, we sat down with Carlos Lopez, General Manager of the Grand Roatán Resort to find out more about the resort’s Social Responsibility Program. Why does the Grand Roatán Resort, under your leadership, engage in a Corporate Social Responsibility Program? Engaging in[Read More]