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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 >

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, we were inspired to amplify […]More Info >

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 school, and we invited her […]More Info >

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 perspective on this special project. […]More Info >

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 why she teaches and the […]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 >

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 without electricity, and I learned […]More Info >

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 give 12 hours of light […]More Info >

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 a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) […]More Info >