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]
Jerelee: Reef Protector
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]
Looking Back and to the Future
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]
Melissa Sehlhorst – My ‘Why Roatán’
How/when did you first hear about Roatán? More than 20 years ago, I added an article about turtle hatching in the Bay Islands to my “must experience this in my lifetime” file. I’ve been fortunate to have traveled to places not yet overrun with tourists, and the Bay Islands seemed[Read More]
Brenda Dachner – My ‘Why Roatán’
How/when did you first visit/hear about Roatán? At the invitation of a friend, David and I first visited Roatán in 2006. It seemed so far away, foreign and exotic. I remember making flight arrangements connecting through cities I couldn’t pronounce, like “Tegucigalpa”. What was it that drew you in to[Read More]
David Dachner – My ‘Why Roatán’
What makes you so passionate about helping the people of Roatán? My connection to the people of the Caribbean began in the early 1980s when I would regularly visit family in St. Thomas. I enjoyed exploring the island and loved the laid-back pace, but I began to notice a common[Read More]
The Abundant Life Foundation has a new logo!
It’s a new time for the Abundant Life Foundation! We are excited to present our new logo and website! Our new logo represents island life and the forward movement of life. We are moving forward as an organization and our steadfast commitment to the people of Roatán is represented in[Read More]