ALF is committed to supporting the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals. We believe that if the public sector, private sector, communities, and individuals are all working towards the same goals, we can make a difference in the future of our planet and the people who live here.  While not prioritizing[Read More]

“Where there is no vision, the people perish” Proverbs 29:18 KJV  As our venture develops, let us keep focus on the larger purpose of Los Sueños: The Dreams. Initially the vision was simple – provide houses for families that deserved a house but could not afford them. While this tenant remains, it is part[Read More]

Last month the Abundant Life Foundation was proud to host a very successful community outreach event at our Los Sueños: The Dreams property in Flowers Bay.  On Wednesday, March 5th, we welcomed over 110 local members of the surrounding communities, including community leaders, business owners and others, to vote on the future Los Sueños: The Dreams Community Park design and equipment.  This[Read More]

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]

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[Read More]

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[Read More]

Los Suenos: The Dreams is our flagship project on Roatán. It is about more than just building homes and offering safe, affordable homeownership opportunities on the island. It’s also about building a community for everyone on the island to share.  We’re here to answer all of the most frequently asked[Read More]

How/when did you first visit/hear about Roatán?  I first heard about Roatán around 2010-2011 when the founders, David and Brenda Dachner were making regular trips to the island, talking about their love for the people of Roatán and their desire to make a difference here. The vision and mission of[Read More]

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]

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]