Organización Fraternal Negra Hondureña (OFRANEH)

 


Country

Honduras

Organization

Organización Fraternal Negra Hondureña (OFRANEH)

OFRANEH was founded in 1979 to represent and advocate for the interests of the Afro-Carib Garífuna minority in Honduras. OFRANEH works to protect the Garífuna community's capacity for self-determination through programs promoting their political, social, economic and cultural advancement.

Project

Building Garifuna Response in Adaptation to Climate Change and Defense of Land Rights

To support development of a community approach to climate change and disaster-risk reduction, including early warning systems. The organization will also formalize the role of women in a national network and will continue to provide legal support for international court cases regarding land rights.

Project Grant Amount $30,000
Total Grants Received $272,913
Years Supported 7
Theme Civil/Human Rights
Population Served Religious/Ethnic Minorities, Women, Workers, Youth
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