SABORES

Project summary

Through the SABORES – Sabores de Honduras project, Socodevi contributes to the sustainable economic empowerment of women and youth involved in the coffee and honey value chains, in a context marked by climate change and socio-economic shocks.

SABORES mobilizes the local cooperative movement, public institutions, the private sector, and civil society organizations to strengthen the resilience of agroforestry enterprises, improve their economic performance, and reduce gender and generational inequalities affecting women and youth in rural areas. The project focuses on equitable access to productive resources, leadership, shared domestic responsibility, and climate change adaptation.

Results and impacts

Key results

50 associative enterprises received support to strengthen their business performance.
3,955 people participated in project activities, including 1,764 women and 646 young people.
22 investment projects were implemented in the coffee and honey value chains.
HNL 5.4 million mobilized to finance investments by associative enterprises.
204 jobs created, including 87 permanent and 117 temporary positions.
12 associative enterprises adopted PerformCoop management tools.
12 gender committees and 11 youth committees established to promote more inclusive governance.
6,916.5 quintals of coffee marketed by the ACM social enterprise.
78% of participants adopted climate change adaptation practices.
19 consultation sessions organized with public institutions and partner organizations.

Strengthening Associative Enterprises

12 associative enterprises implemented PerformCoop management tools, reaching 100% of the final target.
12 associative enterprises have an inclusive budget, and 10 have adopted inclusive internal regulations.
6 associative enterprises are already marketing their coffee through the ACM social enterprise, representing 6,916.5 quintals of coffee.
Strengthening the governance, business management, and competitiveness of the organizations.

Developing More Competitive Value Chains

22 investment projects were financed in the coffee and honey value chains to improve production, processing, marketing, and services for associative enterprises.
More than HNL 5.4 million was mobilized through joint investments by the project and associative enterprises.
Strengthening processing, marketing, and access to markets.
Development of new services offered by the ACM social enterprise.

Empowering Women and Young People

3,955 people have participated in project activities since its launch, including 1,764 women and 646 young people.
12 gender committees and 11 youth committees are active within the associative enterprises.
78% of participants report having adopted climate change adaptation practices.
Strengthening women’s leadership and young people’s participation in the governance of organizations.

Promoting Innovation and Job Creation

204 jobs were created during the year, including 87 permanent and 117 temporary positions, representing a 48% increase compared with the previous year.
The ACM social enterprise continues to develop marketing, financing, and processing services for the benefit of associative enterprises.
Investments are fostering innovation, value creation, and improved incomes for producers.

Strengthening Partnerships and Territorial Development

19 working sessions were held with national institutions, public authorities, and partner organizations to strengthen policies that support women, young people, and associative enterprises.
73 participants from 13 associative enterprises and 23 partner organizations took part in Management Committee meetings.
Partnerships with public institutions, co-operative federations, and stakeholders in the coffee and honey value chains were strengthened.
Development of a more enabling environment for associative enterprises.