As part of our celebration of Heritage Month on Roatán, we acknowledge those working to preserve communities and conserve land on the island. Juana Flores is an island resident who is preserving Roatán through her work on the successful apiculture farm in her community of Corozal. Read on for our[Read More]

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]

We love partnering with local island businesses to spread awareness about reef conservation to tourists and islanders alike! Our Top 10 Ways to Protect the Reef banner is located in high traffic areas across the island to raise awareness and educate about practical ways we can protect the Mesoamerican Barrier[Read More]

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]

The Abundant Life Foundation was honored to host “An Afternoon with Nev Hyman, Founder and Chairman of NevHouse” on May 2nd at the Austin History Center. Legendary surfer and surf board maker, Nev dedicates his life to providing solutions to two of the most complex problems of our time:  the[Read More]

Meet Rodney Torres, Reef Protector. Rodney is dedicated to the protection and preservation of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.  I recently spent an afternoon with Rodney to talk about his passion for the reef, and his role in protecting it.  Why is it important to protect the reef? I love to protect[Read More]

The Abundant Life Foundation is dedicated to the preservation of one of Roatán’s greatest assets – the MesoAmerican Barrier Reef. We created the Top 10 List of Ways to Preserve the Reef, to increase awareness of simple steps we all can take to preserve the reef and protect marine life.[Read More]

The Abundant Life Foundation supports the building of schools, and the work of teachers.  We’ve talked to many island teachers over the years, and recently had the chance to ask Darla Pandy some questions about teaching in the Bay Islands. Why did you become a teacher / Why do you[Read More]

Meet Jerelee Hynds, Reef Protector.  Born and raised in Gravel Bay, Roatán, Jerelee is dedicated to the protection and preservation of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.  I recently caught up with Jerelee to ask about his passion for the reef, and the part he plays in protecting it.  We met in[Read More]

In our 11 years in Roatán, we have seen conditions change rapidly.   A population explosion has created a higher cost of living and housing shortage, an underfunded education system, and incredible decay of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. The Abundant Life Foundation is responding to these changes with our Three[Read More]