We find it unacceptable that one out of every two people in Central America and Southern Mexico live in poverty, and face daily struggles just to survive. To this end, Horizons of Friendship works to further sustainable development by promoting alternative socio-economic structures that permit poor and marginalized people to build decent lives and achieve positive societal change. Horizons partners with over 20 organizations throughout Southern Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.
In Canada, our Community Outreach Program raises awareness of the challenges faced by people in the Mesoamerican region. Activities include promotion of youth engagement on international issues, community presentations made by our staff and visiting overseas partners, and collaboration with other organizations on special events such as International Women’s Day.
Horizons of Friendship has completed hundreds of successful self-help community development projects including health services, clean water, food production, education, skills training, low-cost housing, community organization and advocacy initiatives. These endeavours have given entire communities the potential for self-sufficiency through training and income-generating opportunities. Horizons of Friendship has raised close to $74 million for development projects in Mesoamerica. This amount includes matching grants from the Canadian Government through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
