HONDURAS

OUR PARTNERS: ARCOÍRIS (AN LGBTQI+ ASSOCIATION), THE INTER-INSTITUTIONAL COMMISSION AGAINST COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (CICESCT), AND THE UNIT FOR THE INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN AND THE FAMILY (UDIMUF).

Four volunteers were deployed, specialising in organisational management and communications.

UDIMUF also strengthened its advocacy capabilities by developing an advocacy plan on key issues affecting vulnerable children in Atlántida. The plan was approved by national authorities, who committed to including these issues in the government's action plan.

UDIMUF also increased prevention activities and public mobilisation against human trafficking and in support of children's rights, and sexual and reproductive health. The organisation developed and shared five awareness-raising campaigns.

Arcoíris is now able to share its messaging and promote its activities to a wider audience thanks to a more robust online presence and updated website (refreshed design, new section on the rights of LGBTQI+ children and 10 new videos).

In addition, Arcoíris strengthened its ability to develop training and awareness-raising activities on the rights of children in the LGBTQI+ community, through the creation of an educational toolkit.

CICESCT strengthened its ability to connect with various audiences and expanded its communication guides and tools on topics such as preparing press releases, using social media, etc.

UDIMUF members are better equipped and trained to effectively track progress on goals and projects. It developed a number of supports, including an established system, a manual and instructional videos.

Key anti-human-trafficking actors as well as justice personnel, community organisations, and women leaders of community networks in the department of Atlántida increased their knowledge on how to assist victims of trafficking by attending various training sessions.

CHS Alternativo improved its capabilities in the areas of fundraising, planning, monitoring and assessment of its impact by developing specialised tools. The organisation also enhanced its strategic plan by adding the gender-based approach to it.

COMETA is now prepared to step up its outreach activities with vulnerable populations after attending training workshops and adopting educational tools on communication and family ties.