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BRISAS DE OMOA SUSTAINABLECOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PHASE IProject OverviewLocation:In-countryPartner (ICP): CEPUDOSummary:The Brisas de Omoa community in Honduras has faced considerable disruption to theirlivelihoods due to the devastating impacts of hurricanes ETA and IOTA. Through yourcontributions, this project seeks to construct adequate housing with essential services,catalyze behavioral change through education and social empowerment, and stimulateeconomic growth via financial literacy, skills training, and microenterprise development.These comprehensive efforts aim to create a more resilient and self-sufficient community,providing a brighter future for all.Honduras covers an area of 43,433 square miles and has a population of 10.3 million. Thecountry has a Human Development Index value for 2021 of 0.621 — which positions thecountry at 137 out of 191 countries and territories — and in Latin America, is the second-worst rating after Haiti. Omoa MunicipalityAmountrequested: $2,717,561.24Beneficiaries:92families, around Cortes Department, in Honduras460 peopleDuration:36 monthsOmoaMunicipality. Click for exact location. hereHondurasBackground and ContextTo carry out this proposal, CEPUDO andFFTP conducted a series of assessments tounderstand the community's needs,challenges and assets. This was followed byco-design sessions with the ICP to proposeand agree on the project actions oractivities aimed at addressing thoseconcerns. Our methodology includedquantitative and qualitative data collectionmethods and techniques, such as surveys,community participatory tools, reviews ofprevious project reports and technicalstudies (e.g., topography).Pictured above are residents of Brisas de Omoaduring the participatory data collection activities.1&

The current economic, political and social situation in Honduras remains worrying, and hasbeen affected by a series of internal and external factors. The Honduran economy has beenimpacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as by Hurricanes Eta and Iota. On top of that, mass migration of citizens to other countries, particularly the United States. Brisas de Omoa, located in the coastal municipality of Omoa, Honduras, is a communityrich in natural, cultural, and historical wonders. With beautiful beaches and theremarkable San Fernando de Omoa Fortress, it offers a glimpse into the region's past.Unfortunately, the community was heavily impacted by hurricanes ETA and IOTA in2020, causing families to lose their homes. To address this pressing issue, themunicipality of Omoa generously donated land in Brisas de Omoa, creating anopportunity to provide approximately 100 households for impoverished families. Todate, 20 houses have been constructed with funds from FFTP on the land. These 20families will be included in all activities of the SCD project, except for housing initiatives. The families selected for this project come from various communities, including Brisasde Omoa, La Estrella, Sto. Tomas, and Tegucigalpita. These are some of the characteristics of the Brisas de Omoa community and itsinhabitants who participated in the data collection process:Brisas de OmoaHonduras ranks among the countries with the lowest levels of prosperity and highest levelsof inequality. The country's Multidimensional Poverty Index is 59.6%, which significantlyrises when considering vulnerable populations in rural areas.5members per family72%are under 30 years of ageBasic needs (water,shelter and food)21% Consume vegetables dailyor almost daily14% Consume meat or seafooddaily or almost daily58%Did not complete any kindof formal education or onlycompleted some years ofprimary schoolEducation and vocationaltraining57%Rent houses for livingpurposes21%School-age children do notgo to school.Omoa residents lost their homes due tohurricanes ETA/IOTA and have beenunable to recover, forcing many to renthouses. Rental prices range from $20to $100, a significant portion of theirincome.9% Consume fruits daily oralmost dailyEven though education is free inHonduras, the majority of parents whodo not send their children to schoolmention that they lack the financialresources to cover additionaleducation costs that may be incurred,such as uniforms, materials,transportation, and school meals.

CEPUDO in the Municipality of OmoaIn Omoa, a solid relationship has been established since approximately 2010. Within themunicipality, a CEPUDO chapter focusing on donations has been active, facilitating theshipment of containers filled with a wide range of essential items such as medicalsupplies, walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, clothing, household goods, food, and biosafetymaterials. Additionally, a fully equipped bakery has been constructed, serving as atraining center for baking and pastry courses. Notably, the sustainable community ofLos Achiotes, comprising 74 houses, has been successfully developed, while a "Heart toHeart" home has been established to support those in need. Permanent employment68% Single income source$199Monthly average incomeper householdInformal labor (45%agriculture, aquaculture,animal husbandry))83%4%75%Do not save money63%Believe they would notget creditEconomic empowerment 54%Have faith in communitycollaboration to solveproblems32%Express feelings of instabilityor uncertainty regarding theircurrent living situationSocial developmentAn informal group of leaders called"Damnificados Unidos" has emergedsince 2021 in response to hurricanesETA and IOTA. They are responsible forcoordinating support for the communitythrough collaborations with themunicipality and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) invarious forms.93%Do not have savings. 67%Have some level of trust fortheir community leaders(religious/community).For FFTP and CEPUDO, the best solution to address the concerns and differentdimensions of poverty in communities like Brisas de Omoa is to approachdevelopment holistically through Sustainable Community Development (SCD)projects. Within these projects, we address vulnerabilities, build on existing assets andpromote sustainability. Our projects integrate material or physical interventions andinclude social and spiritual components based on the unique situation of eachcommunity. Our Strategy

In Honduras, the strategic areas we cover are housing, water, sanitation and hygiene(WASH), economic empowerment and social development. It is important to note thateach community's poverty experience might look different, thus requiring differentresources to move out of it.FFTP and CEPUDO use participatory methodologies that focus on meeting basic needswhile promoting self-management, citizen participation and empowerment. Themethodology is transformative, based on practical experiences and the desire forchange. We emphasize community organization and self-management, along withtechnical interventions and hands-on learning. To ensure long-lasting development, wepropose working on different phases that gradually strengthen the building blocks forthe rest of the project. The following image provides an overview of the typical interventions included in eachphase of an SCD. It is important to note that these activities may vary as they aretailored to each community's unique needs, context and assets. Housing constructionWater, Sanitation andHygiene training(WASH) Food security Communityinfrastructure Basic educationservices Basic health services YearsFundamentalNeedsSocial DevelopmentEconomicEmpowermentCommunityorganization Capacity building andleadership training Children and youthdevelopment Market OpportunityAssessment Technical and softskills training Financial literacy andsavings supportAsset transfer Phase I:SettingFoundationsforDevelopmentPhase II:WalkingTowardSustainabilityand ResilienceComprehensivenutrition program Community healthprogramEarly child developmentand stimulation Community self-management plans Strengthening of thecommunity’s socialfabric Development of theexit planImplementation ofIncome GeneratingActivities (IGA) Market linkages Employabilityopportunities Coaching and Spiritual Development Monitoring, Evaluation, Design, Accountability and Learning (MEDAL) activities

Project DescriptionThis project's overarching is to promote the sustainable social and economicdevelopment of 92 families residing in the municipality of Omoa, Cortes department inHonduras. specific objectivesThe of this phase are:3.1 Promote socialdevelopment andempowerment within thecommunity.3.2 Enhance the emotionalwell-being of youth, childrenand families. 4. Encourage parentalinvolvement in theirchildren's school education.5. Empower families foreconomic growth throughenhanced financial literacy, skillstraining and microenterprisedevelopment. The proposed components (housing, water and sanitation, social development, educationand economic empowerment) respond to the community's main challenges and theirpotential to be implemented in the first phase. We intend to complement and leverageprevious interventions by broadening their scope in terms of participants and integrality. CEPUDO and FFTP, in collaboration with World Vision, a global Christian organizationdedicated to poverty alleviation, will execute the initiatives in hygiene education andsocial development. Leveraging the strength of World Vision's comprehensive programs,such as “Nurturing Care” for early childhood development, we will enhance communitycapabilities. Significantly, the "Youth Ready" program will play a pivotal role, empoweringyouth with essential skills and opportunities for their personal and professional growth. 1. Construct 72 houses withessential services, includingwater, electricity andsanitation, to lay thegroundwork for family self-sufficiency. 2.1 Establish a reliable watersystem for 72 homes, includingin-home water sources andsewage infrastructure. 2.2 Foster behavioral change bydelivering education onhygiene and sanitary practices.2.3 Promote the conservationof water resources andenvironmental sustainability.goal

We will construct a multipurpose center for civicmeetings, training activities and spiritual communitygatherings.Increased skills of participants to promotecommunity empowerment, resilience and self-management.Enhanced emotional well-being by promotingcoping mechanisms, and fostering a supportiveenvironment.Leadership Committee certified and sworn in by themunicipal government.Enhanced skills of women leaders in self-management and citizen participation.Improved family and community cohesion throughvalues education.Children's holistic development promoted throughfamily training on Nurturing Care methodology andhealthy habits.Strengthened personal and civic competencies ofyoung people for employment, business skills andcitizenship.SocialDevelopmentCommunityengagement andcapacity buildingEmotional support Leadership trainingand certificationValues educationand family supportYouth developmentThese objectives will be sought through the following activities:In terms of financial literacy, FFTP has partnered with Fundación Capital to adapt anddevelop an interactive digital platform aimed at expanding the financial knowledge andcapabilities of individuals. This initiative will complement the training provided by CEPUDO.Seventy-two families improve their quality of lifethrough access to adequate housing.HousingDignified livingconditionsMain Components Expected Outcomes Seventy-two families have access to drinking water.Seventy-two families have access to sanitation servicesthrough the construction of toilets, sewage system anda wastewater treatment plant.Promotion of hygiene practices amongst families.Promoted and strengthened the capacity ofparticipants to protect and conserve water resourcesthrough trainings and hands on activities (reforestationcampaigns and creation of green spaces) Water and SanitationWater and sanitationservicesHygiene practicesConservation ofwater resources.

ParticipantsYour loving contribution to this project will benefit 92 families, approximately 460people in total. They are selected based on various criteria, such as income, family sizeand willingness to participate in project activities. The project aims to provideparticipants with skills for income generation and financial literacy, as well as promotesocial development. By targeting different groups within the community, the projectstrives for equity and representation regarding gender, age and ethnicity. Overall, theproject aims to provide opportunities for families to improve their current livingsituation while strengthening their community.Monitoring, Evaluation, Design, Accountability andLearningMEDAL is integral throughout the project and essential to improve futureinterventions' design and ensure project accountability. Therefore, we have created acomprehensive plan, which can be found here.The Monitoring, Evaluation, Design, Accountability and Learning (MEDAL) Planinvolves coordinating efforts with the FFTP MEDAL team to conduct regularmonitoring and evaluation activities throughout the project's duration. The team aimsto measure the outcomes of project activities on participating families and assesschanges in their lives. Increased knowledge of personal and family finances.Increased knowledge of financial management formicroenterprises.Strengthened skills of participants to start andmanage microenterprises.Developed knowledge of leaders to create and usethe social fund and rotating savings groups.Facilitated the development of women's technicalskills in various fields (Piñata Making, Jewelry Making,Sewing, Bakery and Pastry, Beauty) based on theirindividual preferences and abilities.Identified the target market, competition andpotential economic growth opportunities for familiesin Brisas de Omoa. Financial literacy Women's economicempowerment (skillstraining).Market assessmentEconomic EmpowermentFor this intervention, the Municipality of Omoa that will provide all necessary legaldocumentation and permits to facilitate the implementation of the project. The MunicipalEnvironmental Unit will provide technical support for the development of activities relatedto the protection and conservation of water sources.To gather data, qualitative and quantitative research will be conducted, focusing onkey questions related to poverty reduction, resilience building and community self-sustainability. EducationParents engaged in their children's school education,fostering participation in school activities and events.Increase access to early childhood education and carewithin the community through the construction of akinder/daycare facility. Parenting schoolEarly ChildhoodEducation and CareAccess

Project BudgetBrisas de Omoa SCD Budget

The funds you generously contribute to Food For The Poor will be usedtoward completion of your project of choice. If any of your donationexceeds budget cost, rest assured that it will be used to fund other FoodFor The Poor programs and organizational support to meet the urgentneeds of the poor.Contributions are tax-deductible under Internal Revenue Code Section501(c)(3).Project TimelineThe full project timeline can be accessed In this you can access the full report of the qualitative assessment in Spanish, and and an example video summarizing the assessment process in Guatemala with Englishsubtitles here. Additional Informationlinkhere.This budget is valid for up to 6 months after submission.The cost related to World Vision's intervention is an estimated amount and subject to changes. The costs related to infrastructure activities are estimated amounts and subject to changes. Notes: Click to view more photos of Omoa, Cortes. hereThe picture above shows a resilient family from the municipality of Omoa standing in front of theirhumble dwelling, constructed with wooden logs, zinc, and cardboard.

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