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 […]
In the United States, we don’t often consider the impact of housing on individual economic growth, but research shows that safe and affordable housing is a key factor in one’s ability to succeed financially and professionally, reducing housing expenses and freeing up additional discretionary income for other urgent needs, like education and food. Research has […]
“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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
