Repeated droughts and conflicts over land in the LA PAZ region of honduras have threatened the livelihoods and safety of indigenous lenca communities

The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) awarded $103,000 under its Assistance for Overseas Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (CFDA 85.750) to Centro De Desarrollo Humano for a project grant completing in July 2023. The grantee, Movimiento Independiente Indigena Lenca de la Paz, Honduras, will use the funding to improve conditions for indigenous Lenca families and communities in Honduras' La Paz region by promoting sustainable agriculture, training young leaders, and strengthening indigenous community councils. This funding aims to address root causes of irregular migration from Central America by supporting community-led efforts to strengthen civic engagement, increase inclusion of marginalized groups, and reduce violence among historically vulnerable Lenca populations impacted by recurring droughts and land conflicts.

At the IAF, we support community-led approaches to strengthen civic engagement, increase inclusion of historically marginalized groups, and reduce violence. Our grantee partner the movimiento independiente indígena lenca DE LA PAZ, honduras (milpah) will improve the living conditions of lenca families and communities by promoting sustainable agriculture, training young leaders, and strengthening indigenous community councils. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in central america.