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ALF and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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 all 17 goals, ALF touches […]More Info >

A Note From the Founders

“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 of a larger vision – […]More Info >

Playing Together at Los Sueños

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 was an open and democratic […]More Info >

ALF Voices – Sharon McField

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 […]More Info >

ALF Voices – Johana Johnson

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 […]More Info >

Flowers Bay: Coming Together During COVID-19

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 […]More Info >

All About Los Sueños: The Dreams

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 questions about our Los Sueños […]More Info >

Gay Cloud – My ‘Why Roatán’

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 Abundant Life Foundation for Roatán […]More Info >

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 people there live by the […]More Info >

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, son, and beautiful daughter.  What […]More Info >