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 family that values education and […]
ALF Voices features a behind the scenes look at our work from the viewpoint of different team members. This blog post was written by our Executive Administrative Assistant, Johana Johnson: Working at ALF has been an incomparable experience that has awakened interests and likes I didn’t know I had. This makes me want to improve […]
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, we were inspired to amplify […]
With the lock down continuing across the island of Roatán and cases of Coronavirus rising, we’ve seen leaders step up and promote the well being of their island communities. We spoke with Ms. Roya Simmone Woods, president of the Flowers Bay Patronato, to find out how her community is staying strong. How has Covid-19 affected the Flowers […]
Roatán is home to a vibrant community of schools, including 32 public primary and middle schools, 2 public high schools, and several private bilingual institutions, among others. Even in times of relative normalcy, many schools lack resources, funding, and qualified teachers. Now, because of Roatán’s lockdown measures, students haven’t seen their classrooms since mid-March. ALF […]
Last April, the Abundant Life Foundation hosted its its annual Semana Santa Reef Cleanup in Roatán, collecting over 700 pounds of trash. This year, things are different. The lockdown in Roatán means tourism is on pause, non-essential businesses are shuttered, and residents been asked to stay at home. During this difficult time, we’ve seen the […]
Update (7/8): $1,310 raised for the Assistance Fund to date. Guided by our commitments outlined below, we’ve begun a few initiatives to help provide relief. Those include: $300 allocated to startup funds for a home garden project in which ALF provides supplies, training, and initial funding for community members to launch their own vegetable garden. […]
ALF Voices features a behind the scenes look at our work from the viewpoint of different team members. Jennifer, our talented Office Administrator, penned this blog post: Someone once said, “You’re the main character of your life’s story. Give your audience something to not only look forward to, but also something to be inspired by”. […]
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 school, and we invited her […]
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 perspective on this special project. […]