Thelma Fabiola works tirelessly to create positive changes in the lives of young people in her community. She is coordinator for the “Revista Jóvenes” magazine and promotes the CREA Sexual and Reproductive Health project, by the Organization for Youth Empowerment. Thelma has a college degree in Journalism at the Honduras National Autonomous University.

Sonia is committed to improving health outcomes of the Garifuna. She is Project Coordinator for the Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV project in the EcoSalud organization. Sonia is proud to be from Garifuna, and is passionate about her work, because she has the chance to teach about healthy behavior and learn from others.

Reyna is dedicated to improving the lives of women in Honduras. She teaches Women’s Studies at the Sociology Department at the National Autonomous University of Honduras and is an independent consultant in Gender and Development. Reyna is an educator and has a Master’s degree in Social Work and Development Administration.

Nancy is passionate about working on behalf of vulnerable adolescents. She is a volunteer at the Cristales y Rio Negro Community, and President at the local culture Committee – Trujillo.  Nancy is also President of the Population Association of Rio Negro. She is a College Technician in Social Development and Intervention on Management, and has a college degree in Social … Read More

Mirian is a proud voice of the Garifuna, for their challenges and their achievements. She is the Community Resilience Technician and bilingual teacher at the Garifuna Emergency Committee of Honduras. Marian is also an administrative member of the Garifuna April 12th Foundation. She studied Social Sciences and has a Master’s degree in Primary Education.

Melvia is a tireless advocate for improving health outcomes among young people. She volunteers at the Yaaxche Organization, working with young people in the prevention of teenage pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Melvia has college degree in Public Accounting at the UNAH.

Maria del Carmen is a passionate defender of women’s human rights. As a lawyer and graduate from the UNAH, she currently works as Regional delegate for the University Commission at CURLA, where she also coordinates the local violence observatory. She is an active member of the Network against violence towards women at La Ceiba.  Maria has a Master’s degree in … Read More

Javier is dedicated to creating spaces for the social inclusion of teenagers and young people who are HIV positive. He works for the Llaves Foundation as a Gender Technician, and is a member of the Honduras LGTBI HIV Network. Javier is currently studying graphic design.

Iliana is passionate about working with teenagers to prevent risky behavior in their lives. She is a coordinator at the Comprehensive Care Clinic for adolescents and volunteers at several different organizations. Iliana has a college degree in Psychology at the Honduras Catholic University.

Risobel is a tireless leader for the prevention of gender-based violence. Rosibel works at the Gender Department in Ceiba, Honduras, on gender violence prevention among young people and women. She has previously worked with the Honduran Red Cross, as youth project coordinator. Rosibel has a college degree in Nursing at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras.