By the end of 2014, HUMANA People to People Belize was reaching out to more than 3,000 participating families through the Child Aid project. Child Aid is implemented in 35 communities in Toledo District and 12 communities in the districts of Orange Walk and Corozal.
This book is an invitation to join hands to do good, together with the people of Zimbabwe.
DAPP in Zimbabwe is of the opinion that it is time to give the people of Zimbabwe a hand, in just the same manner as so many other peoples around the world are
assisted when poverty, epidemics and difficult times hit them.
DAPP in Zimbabwe wishes to continue to contribute within the fields of Agriculture and Rural Development, HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria, Child Aid, Education, Water and Environment, and Trade and Economic Development. In the foreseeable
future, National Healing and Emergency Aid will also be headlines under which we act.
Planet Aid Recycling for the Planet and Development Projects for the PoorPlanet Aid
Planet Aid is a nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used clothing and shoes. Our efforts annually save more than a 100 million pounds of textiles from being dumped in landfills across the United States. We began recycling used clothing in 1997 in the Boston area. Today our clothes collection boxes can be found across 21 states. Our work has been very successful and the clothes we deliver much in demand, but that is not all we do.
This book is an invitation to join hands to do good, together with the people of Zimbabwe.
DAPP in Zimbabwe is of the opinion that it is time to give the people of Zimbabwe a hand, in just the same manner as so many other peoples around the world are
assisted when poverty, epidemics and difficult times hit them.
DAPP in Zimbabwe wishes to continue to contribute within the fields of Agriculture and Rural Development, HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria, Child Aid, Education, Water and Environment, and Trade and Economic Development. In the foreseeable
future, National Healing and Emergency Aid will also be headlines under which we act.
Planet Aid Recycling for the Planet and Development Projects for the PoorPlanet Aid
Planet Aid is a nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used clothing and shoes. Our efforts annually save more than a 100 million pounds of textiles from being dumped in landfills across the United States. We began recycling used clothing in 1997 in the Boston area. Today our clothes collection boxes can be found across 21 states. Our work has been very successful and the clothes we deliver much in demand, but that is not all we do.
This simple document gives you a brief idea of the work the Cameroon based nonprofit organization does in the field. If you are looking for an organization to work with in Cameroon or in Africa, connect with us through: https://www.bridgersngo.org.
This simple document gives you a brief idea of the work the Cameroon based nonprofit organization does in the field. If you are looking for an organization to work with in Cameroon or in Africa, connect with us through: https://www.bridgersngo.org.
The Federation for Associations connected to the International Humana People to People Movement
The Federation of Associations connected to the
International Humana People to People Movement is a
network of autonomous development organizations,
located in Europe, North America, Africa, Asia and Latin
America.
During this year, the focus has been to address issues on education, child health, malnutrition, child protection, women's empowerment and sustainable livelihoods. The programme activities were geared towards finding solutions for these core developmental issues confronting the poor and marginalized families in our communities.
Dayitwa - A Social Responsibility “HUMARA BHI – TUMHARA BHI”Dayitwa NGO
Dayitwa’s primary motto is to strengthen the social structure by empowering children with proper education, working towards social welfare, setting up infrastructure for job-oriented academic programmes, and assisting women of deprived classes.
Dayitwa, as the name implies, considers it our responsibility to contribute to the society in which we live. We live with the goal of fostering kindness, mutual harmony, love, and incomparable affection among the people of India.
https://www.dayitwa.org.in/
Freedom Foundation overview. A brief into what we do and how we operate at Freedom Foundation Nigeria delivering and rendering human security services to the disadvantaged, displaced an vulnerable men, women and children within our immediate communities.
Annual Report 2015-2016 - Nav Shristi
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ADPP's Teacher Training College in Maputo graduated 59 new teachers (34 males and 25 females) in a ceremony attended by His Excellency the Governor of Maputo Province, Raimundo Diomba, Her Excellency the Minister of Education, Conceita Sortane, the Executive Director of ADPP, Birgit Holm, partners, parents and guardians.
Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today. Humana People to People is joining the world in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence.
Boosting Livelihoods and Food Availability Through Irrigation Schemes in Moza...Humana People to People
This week at the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, world leaders will congregate in Germany to address the challenges to climate change, in a concerted effort to seek solutions and stimulate action to counter this growing global threat.
Ceziano Amadueu is a member of Ovilela Farmers' Clubs located in Munguissa. The club is one of the sites to benefit from an irrigation system constructed by ADPP Mozambique with funding from Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
ADPP proudly celebrates its 35th anniversary in Mozambique on the 8th of November 2017. The ceremony will be attended by the Minister of Education and Human Development, Dr. Conceita Sortana, the Governor of the Maputo Province, Dr. Raimundo Diomba, government representatives; Diplomats and partners.
Opinion: We can address, control, and mitigate tuberculosis. Here's how.Humana People to People
The Federation Humana People to People developed and implemented the ground-breaking Total Control of the Epidemic across 12 countries, reaching more than 6.5 million people and acting as a model for HIV prevention efforts across the globe.
Poverty has a stronger impact on children and women. Empowering women and creating better conditions for children’s growth results in greater and faster progress in poverty reduction.
Humana People to People joins the rest of the world as it commemorates the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is marked under the theme “Answering the Call of October 17 to end poverty: A path toward peaceful and inclusive societies”.
DAPP Zimbabwe receives an award at the TB Gala function organized by STOP TB ...Humana People to People
Congratulations to DAPP Zimbabwe for being the winner of the Partners’ Engagement Prize category at the ongoing Lung Conference in Mexico. The prize was after a random survey made in 2017 where DAPP Zimbabwe took part.
ADPP Mozambique, a member of Humana People to People, is attending the event sharing experiences gained from its Food for Knowledge program, currently benefitting children attending primary schools in Maputo, Mozambique.
As the world commemorates World Teachers’ Day, Humana People to People would like to share the impact it has made in training teachers in Africa and India. For the past 25 years, Humana People to People members have been training primary school teachers who are dedicated to offer professional teaching in those communities having high illiteracy rates in Sub-Saharan Africa as well as India.
CONGRATULATION TO DR PARIRENYATWA FOR BEING ELECTED NEW CHAIR OF WHO ASSEMBLY!Humana People to People
Humana People to People and its 31 members would like to extend a heartfelt warm congratulatory message to Dr David Parirenyatwa, Minister of Health & Child Care in Zimbabwe.
A call for urgency to Ending AIDS by 2030 @ the 72 UN General AssemblyHumana People to People
Humana People to People commit to achieving the Fast Track approach to End AIDS by 2030. Ending the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030 requires renewed urgency.
ADPP is a Mozambican non-governmental organization
founded in 1982. Our mission is to address the root causes
of poverty through the promotion of social and economic
development in Mozambique. ADPP targets those most
disadvantaged social groups - including youth, women and
girls - and fights for equal opportunities for all Mozambicans
through its vital development work in the sectors of health,
education, agriculture and community development.
ADPP currently implements over 60 projects across all
provinces of Mozambique and reaches approximately 2
million people a year through its programs and partnerships.
The 2nd cycle of Humana People to People India’s Reading Intervention in 3 districts of Madhya Pradesh supported by READ Alliance has been concluded in July '17.
The Federation Humana People to People (Humana People to People) is pleased to release its Humana People to People Progress Report: 2016 and Beyond, demonstrating the value of its work over the past year.
The report includes an overview of projects delivered by Humana People to People members, summary of major achievements, data on total projects delivered, partners worked with, people reached, case studies of particularly successful projects delivered by its 31 members and some of its plans for 2017.
DAPP Zimbabwe and USAID remain committed to make achievable the UN SDG 6 goal whose vision is to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
June 2017, Machava, Mozambique. ADPP Mozambique, a Stop TB Partner, is undertaking active TB case finding covering a population of 214,000 mineworkers, ex-mineworkers, their family members and their communities with the aim of reducing the TB burden in Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland and Zambia.
The forum was a good opportunity to share the experience of Humana Fundación Pueblo para Pueblo, Humana Portugal and its local partner ADPP-Guinea Bissau in the project 'Renewable energy for rural development in Bissora-Oio', which was completed at the end of last year and funded by the European Union.
DAPP Zambia, a member of Humana People to People, is currently operating a rural small scale farmers program in Pemba district, Southern province of Zambia. The program response focuses on improving the farmers’ resilience regarding effects of climate change, improving livelihood and generation of income for the actively involved small scale farmers. It is expected to contribute, in the long term, to building the resilience of the most vulnerable rural populations in the region.
REDUCING HIV INFECTION AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS & YOUNG WOMEN OF SOUTH AFRICAHumana People to People
Humana People to People’s main focus in this program is to empower Girls and Young Women with tools that they can use to prevent HIV infection and also to be able to protect their selves.
Humana People to People to which DAPP Zambia is a member, share the underlying factor that clean, accessible water for all is an essential part of the world we want to live in. Water scarcity, poor water quality and inadequate sanitation negatively impact food security, livelihood choices and educational opportunities for poor families across the world.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
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Canadian Immigration Tracker March 2024 - Key SlidesAndrew Griffith
Highlights
Permanent Residents decrease along with percentage of TR2PR decline to 52 percent of all Permanent Residents.
March asylum claim data not issued as of May 27 (unusually late). Irregular arrivals remain very small.
Study permit applications experiencing sharp decrease as a result of announced caps over 50 percent compared to February.
Citizenship numbers remain stable.
Slide 3 has the overall numbers and change.
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
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This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
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Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
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With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
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HUMANA People to People Belize
Annual Report 2014
Content:
A Greeting from the Board of Directors
About HUMANA People to People Belize
The Project Leaders and the staff
The Child Aid Program
The 10 Lines of Activities in Child Aid Toledo
Child Aid Toledo 2014 - in figures
Child Aid Toledo - Recommendation Letters
Clothes and Shoes Fundraising
Greetings from customers
Map of Belize and location of HUMANA
4. 4
Welcome to our 2014 Annual Report.
2014 has been yet another year with abundant activities and achievements. By the
end of 2014, HUMANA People to People Belize was reaching out to more than
3,000 participating families through the Child Aid project. Child Aid is imple-
mented in 35 communities in Toledo District and 12 communities in the districts
of Orange Walk and Corozal.
At HUMANA People to People Belize, we are proud to see communities orga-
nized in women’s groups, youth groups, farmer groups etc., all with the purpose
of standing together to build and improve the social and economic conditions of
families. At many schools, teachers and parent-teacher associations (PTAs) are
working with the project to achieve impressive results. With the few resources
they have, they are working together to improve conditions for children, who now
have better playgrounds, access to drinking water, health, food, environment and
practical skills.
There are also many examples of how this teamwork has resulted in improve-
ments in daily life, knowledge, behavior, economy, and health.
When Child Aid Toledo first started seven years ago, it was a challenge for the
project staff to mobilize families and individuals to join forces. This was especial-
ly true when it came to mobilizing individuals to voluntarily come together to
work for a common cause or to work for others. The project staff remembers how
difficult it was to find volunteers for literacy campaigns, to mobilize PTAs to
build playgrounds, or to help a neighbor construct a latrine; in fact, it was even
difficult to mobilize some community members to construct their own latrine.
Greetings from the Board of Directors
5. 5
Many people in the project area now have a different attitude about being a volun-
teer and helping others.
HUMANA People to People Belize believes that the women’s groups and their
many activities have had a positive impact on attitude change. The women have
changed and they are becoming more independent; some are now even earning a
steady income and contributing to the local market. The women’s groups, farmers’
clubs, youth groups and other groups serve to put the people in the driver’s seat to
create local development.
HUMANA People to People Belize would like to thank Planet Aid Inc. and
Fundación Pueblo para Pueblo for their continuing financial support of our pro-
jects. The grants from these two member organizations have been the backbone
and foundation of our work in Belize.
We would also like to thank the GAIA Movement Trust, the Australian High
Commission, the IDB Cultural Center and many other large and small businesses
and Government departments in Belize who have also contributed with cash or in-
kind donations for activities within our projects. All of these contributions have a
remarkable value on the activity level in the projects.
We are also grateful for the continued collaboration with and support from various
local government departments.
While our project staff is skilled at mobilizing community members to participate
in activities, it is often local government staff members who bring needed exper-
tise to training sessions. The result of joining forces is that many people benefit,
more than would benefit if we worked alone. The local agriculture department, for
example, has participated in and provided training regarding the project’s pass-on
animal loan program. They have taken part in many sessions on farm and animal
rearing and have also provided sound technical advice on how to grow healthy
food with backyard gardens. They have also provided training on how to manage
a business, monitoring and evaluation, and recordkeeping.
The local health workers in the communities are also an indispensable part of the
project. They always join health activities that take place in the project area. Many
now, for example, work with the project staff to promote and teach about the use
of Moringa and all the health benefits that this miracle tree can provide.
HUMANA People to People Belize
Annual Report 2014
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6. 6
HUMANA People to People Belize’s own fundraising through the sale of
secondhand clothes and shoes made a big impact in 2014.
We believe it is healthy and sustainable for a humanitarian not-for-profit organiza-
tion - such as HUMANA People to People Belize - to create a portion of its own
funds through income generating activities and to not be dependent on govern-
ments and other organizations.
Trade with secondhand clothes is also an important contributor to protecting the
environment. Clothes that would fill landfills in the USA are instead reused. Re-
used clothes save resources, decrease the emission of greenhouse gases and de-
crease the use of fertilizers and pesticides. Global warming is associated with in-
creasing amounts of CO2 and other greenhouse gases that are released into the at-
mosphere. Solid waste such as textiles release greenhouse gases as they decom-
pose. The longer we can stretch the lifespan of the clothes, the less CO2 will be
released.
Finally, the HUMANA shops in Belize also provide high quality clothes at afford-
able prices. This makes it possible for low income people to dress themselves and
their whole family with dignity.
We are grateful for the support we get from the HUMANA People to People Fed-
eration headquarters in Zimbabwe. Ideas, challenges and solutions come from
there and contribute to our fight for sustainability and for strong project results
and outcomes. Experiences are also gathered and shared among all 32 members of
the Federation.
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We would like to thank the Project Leaders, staff and volunteers of HUMANA
People to People Belize for their passion and dedication to the objectives of the
organization and its work. Your trust in the people and in their capacity and forces
is fundamental and you are always willing to go the extra mile to get the best re-
sults; we truly appreciate your efforts and passions.
We also greatly appreciate the effort of the International Development Instructors.
In 2014, five international volunteers from Japan, Poland, Brazil, Switzerland and
the Netherlands worked shoulder to shoulder with the project team to fight against
poverty and for a life with dignity. The Development Instructors are trained at
Richmond Vale Academy in St. Vincent for six months before they come to Belize
to participate in the country’s development, working with the project for six
months. The Development Instructors have much to offer and rapidly become an
integrated part of the Project Council.
We hope you will enjoy reading this annual report and that it will give you a clear
idea of our accomplishments as well as the potential of our activities in Belize.
Board of Directors
HUMANA People to People Belize
HUMANA People to People Belize
Annual Report 2014
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Our Mission:
HUMANA People to People Belize’s mission is to create development in the
broadest sense. Specifically, this will be achieved through the establishment and
implementation of projects that transfer knowledge, skills and capacity to indi-
viduals and communities that need assistance to break free from poverty and de-
humanizing conditions.
HUMANA People to People Belize works with the people as partners to find so-
lutions and to create the necessary conditions to improve their living standards.
We also work with the people to achieve a just and humanized life for themselves,
their families and their communities.
HUMANA People to People Belize’s mission is also to promote the humanization
of man, to protect the weak and the outcast, and to challenge all forms of discrimi-
nation, oppression and exploitation.
HUMANA People to People Belize aims to contribute to the eradication of pov-
erty, the control of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the provision of education and
healthcare for all, and the ability of people to decide their own destinies.
HUMANA People to People Belize is currently implementing its Child Aid pro-
ject in 35 communities in Toledo and also its Child Aid community development
activities with youth and women’s groups in 12 communities in Corozal and Or-
ange Walk Districts. In total, more than 3,000 families are somehow involved
with these projects.
HUMANA People to People Belize was registered as a non-profit organization
under the laws of Belize in 2007.
About HUMANA People to People Belize
9. 9
The Project Leaders:
An essential part of HUMANA People to People Belize is its Project Leaders.
Each project is an independent unit with clearly defined goals and objectives. The
Project Leader is 100% responsible for achieving the planned results with his or
her project staff team.
Every community member’s contribution is important. The Project Leader is
therefore the mainstay of the projects, as is always the case with all HUMANA
People to People projects in Belize and around the world. She or he lives in the
community and works alongside the people, contributing to the solutions and
building people’s capacity to identify problems and organize the actions that can
create development.
The Project Leader is also encouraged to develop and expand his/her project and
raise additional funds.
The need is endless and therefore the more we do, the better.
The Project Leaders simultaneously form a collective leadership of the movement.
Their joint forces, common experiences, and support of each other are the main
strength of the organization.
HUMANA People to People employs 20 persons and has for most part of the year
2—3 international volunteers at the project. A staff member of the Child Aid pro-
ject was granted a 1 year’s scholarship at Frontline Institute in Zimbabwe which
he attended during 2014.
HUMANA People to People Belize
Annual Report 2014
The Project Leaders
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Child Aid and Community Development
The Child Aid and Community Development programs operate around two cor-
nerstones. One cornerstone is the experience that when people come together to
seek better solutions and options, they find them. The other cornerstone is the ex-
perience that a holistic approach involving many simultaneous activities is needed
to create lasting solutions. This approach is also needed to overcome underdevel-
opment and the tremendous deprivation faced by so many children.
In Child Aid, people organize themselves in Village Action Groups or other com-
munity structures. These provide a forum to hold discussions, to plan common
tasks that are needed, to identify problems, to learn about issues, and to find and
implement solutions together.
Both Child Aid and the Community Development Project operate within 10 lines
of activities.
These activities work to improve food security, promote good health, solve basic
problems with water and sanitation, create better educational conditions, and or-
ganize systems to care for the sick or for children in difficult situations
The interaction and communication between the people and the program create
change. Over time, it becomes evident that actions make a difference. The spirit of
the community evolves and as a result, more actions are taken.
The Child Aid Program
13. 13
HUMANA People to People Belize
Annual Report 2014
The 10 lines of activities in Child Aid Toledo 2014:
Line 1: Improve the Economy of the Families
The poverty rate in Belize is 41% while 14% of the population lives below the
poverty line.
The Child Aid program is implemented in the part of the country most affected by
poverty - Toledo District - where more than 50% of the population lives below the
poverty line.
Methods used by the Child Aid project to minimize poverty and increase the in-
come for the family include: establishment of backyard vegetable gardens and
pass-on loan systems; training in and establishment of income generating activi-
ties; education about and promotion of sustainable farming methods; and skills
training.
In 2014, 12 new farmers began to plant pineapples – with each farmer producing
approximately 1,000 pineapples. In addition, 73 new farmers are being trained to
produce cacao; each family received 300 cacao trees through a partnership with
the Toledo Cacao Grower’s Association. The cacao trees are a long-term invest-
ment for the farmers; it takes several years before the cacao can be harvested.
Five new model farms have been established where model farmers demonstrate
how to be food self-sustainable. These farmers currently produce 80% of their
own food. These model farms are a good training center for other families, partic-
ularly other small-scale farmers.
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Line 2: Health and Hygiene
Children and families in Toledo have the highest risk for water-borne diseases in
the country. This is due to the high number of households that rely on unsafe
drinking water sources and pit latrines. As a result of these and other factors, the
area has been affected by an increased number of malaria and dengue fever out-
breaks.
Over 50% of the population in Toledo cooks over an open wood-fueled fire. This
practice increases the risk of respiratory illnesses and eye diseases. Poor sanitation
and health are major obstacles for children to learn and for communities to devel-
op. Over 40% of the children in Toledo are malnourished and are affected by
stunted growth. And a lack of knowledge about HIV/AIDS fuels its spread.
Child Aid works to educate children, youth and parents about how to avoid pre-
ventable diseases and how to improve nutrition for children and adults. The use of
Moringa in food preparation, for example, is spearheaded by Child Aid and most
families now have their own trees. Together with schools and families, the project
also spearheads health campaigns. It teaches children to wash their hands and
brush their teeth, to keep their surrounding environment clean, and to implement
other activities to improve sanitation. The community is mobilized to take the
necessary measures to minimize malaria and dengue. Child Aid also places em-
phasis on HIV/AIDS awareness.
In 2014, the staff, in partnership with the local health department, the youth, and
the project’s “Village Action Groups” reached families in the communities
through 80 cleaning actions to prevent diseases. The staff and committees also
mobilized for safe drinking water and ensured that water tanks were cleaned and
chlorinated and that mosquito breeding grounds were reduced though the removal
of standing water in drains along roads. The project also conducted door-to-door
HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns – including pamphlet distribution – and ensured
that its condom outlets worked to increase acceptance and use of condoms.
The use of moringa in food preparation isThe use of moringa in food preparation isThe use of moringa in food preparation is
spearheaded by Child Aid and most familiesspearheaded by Child Aid and most familiesspearheaded by Child Aid and most families
have their own treeshave their own treeshave their own trees
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Line 3: Preschools
The first years of a child’s life have a huge influence on the adult who the child
will become. Belize is a multi-cultural and multi-linguistic country in which
Spanish or local languages (such as Mopan Maya or Kekchi) are the first or only
language for many, while English is the language used in schools. A total of 14%
of children do not receive passing grades in their first primary school class, and
this is due mostly to language barriers.
The Child Aid program mobilizes families to enroll their children in pre-school
and to work together with the pre-schools in various activities. The yearly Hu-
mana summer program is an established tradition that many community members
and children look forward to. In 2014, nearly 2,000 children participated in the
summer program, which was organized and hosted by 46 youth in close corpora-
tion with the project staff. This is an excellent experience both for the youth and
for the preschool children, who will soon start school. This year, local businesses
donated many materials for these local summer program clubs.
Line 4: Children as active in the political, social and economic sphere of the
society
Children and youth make up 50% of Belize’s population. In all, 39% of the total
population is below 15 years of age. As the children grow up, many are faced with
unemployment and an insecure future. Children need to be heard and taken seri-
ously. The Child Aid program organizes clubs for children and youth where the
children themselves are the main actors. The project also mobilizes the youth to
take action about pollution, HIV/AIDS, malaria, tree planting and much more.
The projects furthermore promote a healthy and active lifestyle and emphasize the
importance of starting income generating activities that could grow into small en-
terprises.
Line 5: Children in difficult situation
14% of Belize’s population lives in extreme poverty, surviving on less than a dol-
lar a day. Most of these extremely poor people live in Toledo District, where Child
Aid operates. Child Aid assists with school materials, training in income generat-
ing activities, food production, nutrition and more.
The project mobilize the youth to take actionThe project mobilize the youth to take actionThe project mobilize the youth to take action
about pollution, HIV and Aids, malaria,about pollution, HIV and Aids, malaria,about pollution, HIV and Aids, malaria,
tree planting and much moretree planting and much moretree planting and much more
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The program mobilizes communities to assist children and families in difficult sit-
uations.
The project staff and committees have helped families whose children have
dropped out of school children to apply for late registration. The project has also
encouraged them to actually go and register. As a result, more than 60 children
have benefited from these efforts.
Together with local health workers, the project has worked to identify children in
difficult situations.
Families have been visited and through these visits, children have had a health
check-up and received treatment. Also through these home visits, families have
been organized so that they are able to provide for their children by, for example,
improving their family vegetable garden. Approximately 250 children were
reached through these activities in 2014.
Line 6: Education
The project staff members have reached various schools with trainings. Through
these, children have learned about disease prevention, stigma and discrimination
regarding HIV/AIDS, prevention of drug and alcohol abuse, and global warning
and climate change. Many schools have taken part in a massive tree planting cam-
paign. In addition, the projects also assist with the renovation or beautification of
school buildings and with the construction of playgrounds.
Line 7: District Development
The Child Aid actions are important in the development of the local communities.
Child Aid activities are carried out in close cooperation with district and local
partners. Through this partnership, the project receives valuable input in the form
of technical support and the exchange of best practices.
In 2014, the project painted schools, repaired bridges, and built playgrounds near
schools and in the communities.
Line 8: Environment
Environmental protection is a key issue for children’s futures. Wasting our natural
resources will cause major problems for future generations. Child Aid encourages
soil conservation, proper garbage disposal, tree planting and firewood saving
stoves.
Environmental protection is a key issueEnvironmental protection is a key issueEnvironmental protection is a key issue
for the children’s futurefor the children’s futurefor the children’s future
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A total of 75 campaigns took place in 2014 to protect and clean river banks and
138 informative actions were held to prevent bush fires (which creates most of the
CO2 in Belize.)
Families and youth groups planted trees and firewood saving stoves were con-
structed. These stoves burn less firewood and as a result, families save at least
50% of their firewood.
Line 9: Culture and Communication
Belize is a multi-cultural society, but each cultural group lives in isolation from
the others. To avoid racism and discrimination, it is essential that all ethnic groups
understands one another. The project makes an effort to share culture between
the different ethnic groups.
The projects, for example, gather people for “Open Sundays” and other events
that organize youth to perform music and drama.
Line 10: Farmers’ Clubs
Fifty percent of Belizeans live in rural areas and depend on farming. Farming is
extremely unpopular, however, and youth often move to towns where, because of
lack of work, they often end up engaging in criminal activities. The project pro-
motes farming and the production of local food. The activities include conserva-
tion farming methods, crop diversification, and improved planning and budgeting.
Many farmers are now organized in crop groups. The project therefore has groups
of coffee farmers, cacao farmers, pineapple farmers and Moringa farmers. Many
farmers have also started to plant different types of vegetables to sell and thereby
be able to bring extra income home to their families.
Four more young women from the project have a partnership with the Maya
Mountain
Research Farm (MMRF). Through this collaboration, they received training in
permaculture and they are now spreading that knowledge to fellow farmers in
their villages.
The project worked very closely with the farmers to teach new and improved
methods of sustainable and environmentally friendly crop production. Five new
model farms were stabilized in 2014 and, at these farms, farmers learned to pro-
duce nearly all of their food while also producing enough to sell.
The project promotes farming andThe project promotes farming andThe project promotes farming and
to produce food locally.to produce food locally.to produce food locally.
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Strengthening the economy of the
family
Families in project initiated in-
come generating activities
1,000
Vegetable gardens in the commu-
nity
2,861
Families in pass on loans 232
Families with egg layers 78
Families participating in sewing
clubs
2,342
Families in the small business
training program
1,456
Families with approved orga-
nized production and marketing
89
Families with organic cacao and
coffee production
179
Health and Hygiene
Condoms distributed 20,500
Leaflets distributed about HIV/
AIDS
8,400
Campaign to reduce teenage
pregnancy
653
Actions to improve hygiene 83
Campaigns for Malaria, Dengue
and diarrhea prevention
68
Families with improved drinking
water
2,867
Children educated about diarrhea
and safe drinking water
6,123
Families with improved
sanitation around household
2,850
Families with new latrines 28
Families with Moringa trees to
improve nutrition
6,375
Families with Lessons about nu-
trition, child care, sanitation and
Family planning.
2,470
Preschool
Actions to mobilize for
preschool enrolment
85
Registered children in the
preschools
2,430
Children participating in
summer school program
1,984
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Children as active in the political,
social and economic sphere of the
society
Active youth clubs 38
Active Youth in community
development / doing good ac-
tivities
955
Open days for children and
youth
26
Actions to do good in the
community
186
Lessons on human rights, and
gender equality.
134
Lesson on child abuse and
mobilize against it.
134
Campaigns about drugs and al-
cohol
213
Youth clubs with income gener-
ating activities
22
Children in difficult situations
Orphans and vulnerable chil-
dren participating in the clubs
345
Actions to assist orphans and
vulnerable children
182
Education
Schools participating in the
school program
32
Children reached with the
school program
3,854
Children mobilized during cam-
paigns and actions to go to
school
432
Mobile libraries with children
books
13
People participating in literacy
programs
2,345
Schools with vegetable gardens 24
Active women clubs 36
District Development
Smaller actions to support dis-
trict development
34
Families involved in District
Development
1,652
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Environment
Trees planted 15,000
Environmental campaigns
carried out
114
Actions to reduce bush / forest
fires
138
Firewood saving stove / oven
build
78
Trainings about global warm-
ing /climate change
132
Families with project initiated/
organized garage systems
3,000
Campaigns to identify environ-
mental issues and find their so-
lutions.
53
Culture and communication
Open days in the community 6
Children and youth in drama
and music groups
653
Story hours- elderly people tell
their story for a young audience
2,175
Farmers club
Trainings with small farmers 674
Trainings with youth to promote
farming
848
Families with Cacao project 93
Families with Coffee project 65
New farmers clubs established 6
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The Fundraising Project:
The primary idea of the project is to earn a surplus from the sale of secondhand
clothes and shoes. This surplus in turn creates development through financial sup-
port to the Child Aid development project in Belize.
There are, however, other important benefits derived from the sale of secondhand
clothes. The “HUMANA Shops” provide good clothes and shoes at affordable
prices. This makes it possible for less fortunate people to dress with dignity. The
HUMANA shops also create opportunities for individuals to start an income gen-
erating activity through the wholesale of secondhand clothes. The wholesale cus-
tomers also create additional economical activities: they pay to have a license to
sell, or to transport the clothes from a store to their home or to a market, for ex-
ample. Through the shops, awareness about global warming, climate change, and
the positive impacts that recycling has on the environment is spread. In 2014, the
shop staff also distributed trees to customers to raise awareness about the im-
portance of tree planting.
The shops give people the possibility to support the HUMANA projects, which
benefit the families involved in the Child Aid project.
In 2014, HUMANA People to People Belize had three retail shops and two
wholesale outlets in operation. The shops are located in Corozal Town, Mango
Creek and Bella Vista, while the wholesale outlets are located in Belmopan and
Savannah. The shops have become an integrated part of the respective communi-
ties and have thousands of returning customers both for retail and wholesale.
In 2014, the shops had an average of 2.500 retail customers per month.
Second hand clothes project
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The retail clothes are sold in a 4-week cycle system that is, by now, well known
by the customers.
In the 1st
week of a cycle, all of the shops maintain the tag prices and do not give
any discounts; they replace sold clothes with more clothes.
In the 2nd
week, the shops start to give discounts on some clothing categories.
In the 3rd
week, the customers benefit from special offers and discounts. Clearance
is done in the 4th
week, when clothes are sold at very low prices down to 1 BZ$
per piece of clothing on the last day of the cycle.
The customers know this system and thereby also know in which week the quality
and price level that they target is available.
The shops sell around 85% of the clothes introduced in a 4-week cycle.
The remaining clothes are donated to the Child Aid project, which organizes
women’s groups for business training. These groups use this clothing to start in-
come generating activities. The clothes may also be used in sewing classes where
participants learn to transform them into valuable or attractive pieces.
The project’s wholesale section is also well known all over the country.
Approximately 82 customers make their living through the sale of clothes bought
from the Humana wholesale.
In 2014, the project sold 61.8 tons of clothes.
Approximately 7 kg of released CO2 are saved for every 1 kg of clothing that is
spared from disposal. This means that HUMANA People to People Belize and its
customers - and the persons who donated the clothes in the first place, saved
432.600 kg of CO2 from entering the atmosphere in 2014 by reusing these
secondhand clothes.
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Greeting from a wholesale customer:
“Hello ……My name is Leny Herrera and I was born in Honduras but now I live
in Belize and I am Belizean.
I started to work with Humana products since 2 years ago and thanks God things
have been going good.
At the beginning of my business I had problems because I was selling too much
clothes on credit, but with the assistance that Humana staff offered me I have
learned many things about business; like for example they assist me on how to put
prices, how to make percentages for quality and number of pieces in a bale, how
to put a mark-up, how to make a budget, how to plan and calculate the operational
expenses - which are all things that I didn’t knew. I feel that since I started this
business I personally started to develop and now I am the one who make my own
budget and I know how I can spend the income.
I know how to operate my business properly and … I will say I have become a
good sales person!
It is clear that my business has improved a lot because before I just bought 1 bale
per month and now I buy 1 or 2 bales per week. My business is making profits
and I have been able to manage my business myself.
Today my clothes sale booth is one of the best here in Mango Creek and my other
friends that also sell second hand clothes have wondered from where I got the
clothes and how I do. I have told them that I buy from Humana and now some of
them have changed and are buying from Humana too and I can see that their busi-
ness is also going good.
Thanks to Humana for assisting us with our small businesses.
Ate. Leny Herrera”
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“It is clear that my business has improved a lot“It is clear that my business has improved a lot“It is clear that my business has improved a lot
because before I just bought 1 bale per monthbecause before I just bought 1 bale per monthbecause before I just bought 1 bale per month
and now I buy 1 or 2 bales per week”and now I buy 1 or 2 bales per week”and now I buy 1 or 2 bales per week”
Leny HerreraLeny HerreraLeny Herrera
HUMANA People to People Belize
Annual Report 2014
Greetings from retail customers:
“Hi my name is Fany Martinez and I am from Bella Vista
Village. I have been a buying customer from the Bella
Vista shop since the shop opened in May 2013.
I can say that since I have been buying from the shop here
I have been benefited from buying good quality for good
prices. I have notice and I can see that yes I save money
in buying from the Humana shop; I am not sure exactly
how much, but I can see the changes because I and all my
family can dress nice for little money which means that
we have more money to invest in other necessary things
for our households. I can see that with the money that I
spend in 1 piece of new clothes I can buy 4 pieces of se-
cond hand clothes in the Humana Shop.”
“Hi my name is Gosvin Madrid I am from Bella Vista vil-
lage. I am a customer in the Humana shop since 3 years
ago and I like to buy here because of the good prices,
good clothes and good customer service.
I can see that I save money buying in Humana shop. I can
prove that, because actually now I manage to buy more
food for my family.
When I buy in Humana I save money because with the
price of a new one I can get 3 or 4 pieces here; ... I even
think it is better quality I get in Humana than some of the
new clothes.
I think that prices means a lot for the business and for us
as customers so that we can spend our money good..“
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Child Aid Toledo works with families
from 35 communities in rural
Toledo.
Community Development with
families, women groups and
youth groups from 12 commu-
nities in rural Orange
Walk and Corozal.
HUMANA Shop
in Corozal Town
HUMANA Shop
in Bella Vista
HUMANA Shop
in Mango Creek
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HUMANA People to People Belize
Monkey River Rd
Toledo District
Belize
Mail to: PO BOX 1728, Belize City
+501 678 9943
info@humana-belize.org
www.humana-belize.org
www.humana.org