ALIANZA JOVEN HONDURAS - USAID

ALIANZA JOVEN HONDURAS - USAID
QUARTERLY REPORT APRIL – JUNE 2013
Cooperative Agreement No. AID-522-A-12-00001
July 2013
Photo: Youth attending the Asla Wapaia Outreach Center Inauguration in Puerto Lempira (Photo Courtesy: Marcela Suazo/FHIS)
This report was produced for review by the United States Agency International Development.
It was prepared by Creative Associates International Inc.
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CONTENTS
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .............................................................................................................. 4
II. RESUMEN EJECUTIVO .............................................................................................................. 7
III. ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES ................................................................................................... 11
IV. GRANTS AND ALLIANCES ................................................................................................. 11
V. INDICATORS AND RESULTS (next page) .......................................................................... 14
VI. RESULTS AND ACTIVITIES THIS QUARTER ................................................................. 16
SO: STRONG AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES FOSTERED THAT CAN WITHSTAND THE
PRESSURES OF CRIME AND VIOLENCE ................................................................................... 16
IR: LOCAL RESPONSE TO SECURITY THREATS IMPROVED .............................................. 16
IND. 1 Approval by the National Congress of new juvenile justice provisions (Title III) in the
law reforming the Child and Adolescence Code by the end of the program in June 2013 ...... 16
IND. 2 Number of violence prevention initiatives promoted by JCVH that have been approved
by the Honduran Government ........................................................................................................... 16
IND. 3 Number of activities carried out by JCVH to promote violence prevention .................... 18
IND. 4 Percentage of Established Outreach Centers that will be sustainable in accordance
with benchmarks of the Strengthened OC Model ........................................................................... 21
IND. 5 Number of Civil Society Organizations receiving USG assistance in security/prevention
sector oversight and advocacy .......................................................................................................... 30
IND. 6 Number of youth at Risk benefiting from OCs .................................................................... 31
IND. 7 Percentage of at-risk youth participating in OCs, whose self-described tendency of
rejecting crime, gangs or illicit activities has increased ................................................................. 38
IND. 8 Percentage of youth participating in skill building who are involved in incomegenerating
activities as a result ......................................................................................................... 38
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IND. 9 Number of entities that received Outreach Center methodologies transferred by AJH 43
IND.10. - Percentage of trained youth (former gang members and those from restorative
justice programs) involved in income-generating activities. .......................................................... 46
VIII. CHALLENGES ........................................................................................................................ 48
IX. NEXT STEPS ........................................................................................................................... 49
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Annexes
Annex I: Financial and Leverage Information
Annex II: Media Coverage
Annex III: Grants Register
Annex IV: Success Stories (2)
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Quarterly Report covers activities carried out by the Youth Alliance Honduras-
USAID (AJH) program (in Spanish known as Alianza Joven Honduras-USAID),
Cooperative Agreement No. AID-522-A-12-00001 implemented by Creative
Associates International, Inc., and covers the period from April 1 through June 30,
2013, that contribute to the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI)
Goal: Strong and resilient communities resist and prevent crime and violence.
This quarter, AJH achieved significant results and carried out key activities, as
follows:
During June, a Work Plan and corresponding budget for an amendment that
will add US$ 800,000 in funding to AJH’s Cooperative Agreement was drafted.
By the end of 2012 the Youth Movement Against Violence Honduras (JCVH)
had already accomplished 6 of the 7 activities originally proposed in their grant.
With an additional $10,000 grant approved in February, 2013, they developed
and carried out 4 main additional activities (apart from some smaller ones
carried out by the chapters): The Ojo con la Juventud Antes que un Ataúd
(Let’s Take Care of Young People Before They End Up in a Coffin) campaign;
the Decorando Mi Barrio activity (Decorating My Community) done by the La
Ceiba and Choloma chapters of the JCVH; the Desarmados y Educados
(Disarmed and Educated) program with school children, and the start of the
Embajadores de la Prevención (Ambassadors of Prevention) which are JCVH
cells in several communities. Through their biweekly TV program and these
campaigns, JCVH has not only reached tens of thousands, but also targeted
decision makers; as can be attested in the presentation of their position
regarding firearms and responsible parenthood before a full session of the
Honduran Congress and their advocacy with the President and members of
the Cabinet. Their performance of this all-volunteer youth group has been no
less than spectacular.
Two (2) Outreach Center grants were processed this quarter. One was
submitted and approved by USAID (24 de Abril), the other (Estados Unidos,
San Miguel, MDC) will be submitted early next quarter. At the time of this
writing the Estados Unidos proposal had been submitted and approved by
USAID and is the last OC grant to be processed this year.
Two grant proposals, one for the National Foundation for the Development of
Honduras (FUNADEH) and one for the Honduran Red Cross, to facilitate the
transfer of the OC methodology and future coordination of the OC networks in
San Pedro Sula/Choloma and La Ceiba, were processed, submitted to USAID
and approved.
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A grant proposal for National Prevention, Rehabilitation and Social Reinsertion
Program (PNPRRS) for the implementation of the Familias Fuertes program in
3 OC communities (benefiting 30 families) was processed, submitted to USAID
and approved.
The Asla Wapaia, Puerto Lempira, OC was inaugurated on May 16th, with the
participation of Ambassador Lisa Kubiske, the Minister of FHIS, Mr. Miguel
Edgardo Martínez and USAID Mission Director James Watson.
The buildings of Búfalo and Armenia Bonito, La Ceiba, OCs were inaugurated
on May 21st with the participation of Mission Director James Watson and the
Deputy Minister of FHIS.
The Las Mercedes, La Ceiba, OC was also inaugurated on May 21 counting
with the participation of the National President of the Red Cross, the President
of the Atlántida Red Cross and of Ms. Gabriela Leva from DG/USAID.
The inauguration of the Las Pilas OC building constructed by FHIS and relaunch
of this OC (after being closed for a while due to construction), took
place on May 22 with the participation of Deputy Mission Director Kurt Pope.
The 24 de Abril, OC in the Cofradía sector of San Pedro Sula was inaugurated
on June 20 th , with the participation of Ms. Gabriela Leva from DG/USAID.
AJH continued to provide support to 32 OCs that have been inaugurated and
the 4 OCs that are partially functioning and pending inauguration, which have
benefited over 15,620 at-risk youth and children in target communities.
AJH is developing the Estados Unidos, San Miguel, MDC OC in alliance with
World Vision and San Migel’s Mesa Intersectorial, which will be inaugurated in
August, 2013.
An agreement was signed on April 11, 2013, with NGO Samaritan´s Purse,
which is providing technical assistance to all the OC based micro-enterprises
in San Pedro Sula and Choloma and financial support to two of them.
The reinsertion of rehabilitated ex-gang members and juvenile offenders
program with the Tegucigalpa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIT) met
and surpassed the targets set in its grant, benefiting 39 youth with
microenterprises and jobs and in the process provided training to a total of 84
at risk youth.
The program with 10 interns from the Social Work School of UNAH met all
expectations, as these future professionals are contributing substantially to
AJH’s OC/community work in Tegucigalpa and La Ceiba. In addition they
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supported the OC in Honduras systematization process, and contributed with a
review of the language in the YSET survey instrument.
The grant agreements with the National Foundation for the Development of
Honduras (FUNADEH), with the Red Cross of La Ceiba and with FHIS, to
develop them as legacy partners, were signed in April and joint work has
progressed as planned.
AJH introduced a Virtues program based on The Virtues Project (which started
in Canada and is now present in over 100 countries), with the purpose of
strengthening the values content of the OC experience for its beneficiaries.
AJH contacted the services of Dr. Verónica Tróchez, a Master Trainer certified
by The Virtues Project (who is also a Medical Doctor with a specialization in
Psychotherapy), who delivered 4 introductory workshops for Coordinators and
volunteers from OCs from San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba and the Central District.
Some members of the AJH also took this workshop. In addition, Ms. Miriam
Canales, AJH’s Coordinator for San Pedro/Choloma, became certified as a
Trainer and continues with the training of OC Coordinators and volunteers.
Posters promoting Virtues were printed and distributed to all OCs.
GILDAN, a private sector textile garment maker located in Choloma decided to
donate the construction of small multipurpose sports facility next to the Exitos
de Anach OC, and has pledged to donate a similar facility to another OC
community in Choloma.
CEPUDO, a local San Pedro Sula NGO, donated the construction of additional
classrooms to the Cofradía OC (at a cost of over $80,000), and has expressed
the intention to improve the facilities of other OCs in San Pedro Sula. The new
classrooms were inaugurated on June 20 th .
Significant advances were made in the design of a Barrio Gym mini-franchise
concept, which is expected to be rolled out next quarter in at least 20 OCs.
Design work includes planning for the training of OC personnel and volunteers
as Gym trainers, the selection the optimal Gym equipment to purchase, the
design of a logo and ID cards among other. A line of posters for the Gyms was
designed and printed for the existing Gyms, and will be also used in the new
ones.
AJH COP was invited by the World Bank to participate in an international
seminar entitled “Comprehensive Solutions for the Prevention of Crime and
Violence”, which took place June 26-28 in Cali, Colombia. Creative Associates
paid for the cost of travel and per-diem in order that the AJH program could
benefit from the relevant information presented at this seminar.
Leverage
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This quarter, AJH raised US$388,332.00 in leverage. This brings the cumulative
amount of leverage from January 2012 to June 30 2013 to US$2,027,587 and puts
AJH slightly above the 1:1 target during this quarter, as total project expenditures add
to $2,018,125.
Program Exposure
During this quarter, the AJH – USAID program received ample media coverage for
the inauguration of the new Outreach Centers and for the activities carried out by the
Honduran Youth Against Violence (JCVH, Spanish acronym) organization, which
received technical and financial support from the program. There were 16
publications in the print media and digital portals and more than 35 televised media
reports of the program’s different activities, as well as those carried out by our
implementing partners. Youth Against Violence activities, such as, “Let’s Take Care of
Young People Before They End Up in a Coffin” and the “Prevention Wagon” were
covered extensively by the country’s principal media outlets, who dedicated
significant time slots to reporting on these JCVH activities. Honduran Youth Against
Violence continued broadcasting their fortnightly program “Ponete Buzo TV” (Liven
Up TV), on the national TV station. In addition, on June 22 nd , the La Ceiba Chapter of
JCVH began broadcasting a Saturday weekly TV segment on Atlántida TV. (The
publications from the print media and digital portals are included in Annex II)
II.
RESUMEN EJECUTIVO
Este Informe Trimestral contiene actividades llevadas a cabo por Alianza Joven
Honduras-USAID, Acuerdo Cooperativo No. AID-522-A-12-00001 implementado por
Creative Associates International, Inc. y cubre el periodo del 1 de abril al 30 de junio
de 2013. Este programa contribuye a la siguiente meta de la Iniciativa Regional de
Seguridad de Centroamérica (CARSI por sus siglas en inglés): Comunidades fuertes
y resilientes resisten y previenen el crimen y la violencia.
Este trimestre, AJH alcanzó resultados significativos y llevó a cabo actividades clave
como se demuestra a continuación:
En junio, un Plan de Trabajo con su presupuesto correspondiente fue
desarrollado para una enmienda que agrega US$ 800,000 en fondos para el
Acuerdo Cooperativo de AJH.
Al final de 2012, el Movimiento Jóvenes contra la Violencia (MJCV) ya había
alcanzado 6 de las 7 actividades originalmente propuestas como parte de su
donación. Con una donación adicional de US$10,000 aprobada en febrero de
2013, MJCV desarrolló y llevó a cabo 4 actividades principales adicionales (a
parte de algunas actividades más pequeñas llevadas a cabo por los diferentes
capítulos del Movimiento): Campaña Ojo con la Juventud antes que un Ataúd;
Decorando mi Barrio, una actividad llevada a cabo por los capítulos de la
Ceiba y Choloma del MJCV; Programa Desarmados y Educados con niños de
las escuelas; e iniciaron Embajadores de la Prevención que son células de
JCVH en algunos barrios. A través de sus programa de televisión bimensual y
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la campañas antes mencionadas, MJCV no solo ha llegado a miles de
personas, pero también a tomadores de decisiones y políticos, como se
demostró en su posición sobre armas de fuego y paternidad responsable ante
una sesión completa del Congreso y también su incidencia sobre el Presidente
y los miembros de su gabinete. El desempeño de este grupo formado
completamente por jóvenes voluntarios ha sido espectacular.
Dos (2) propuestas de donación para Centros de Alcance fueron procesadas.
Una fue entregada y aprobada por USAID (24 de abril). La otra (Estados
Unidos, San Miguel, MDC) será entregada a USAID tempranamente el
próximo trimestre. Al momento de escribir este reporte la propuesta del CDA
Estados Unidos había sido presentada a USAID y aprobada.
Dos (2) propuestas de donación para facilitar la transferencia de la
metodología de los Centros de Alcance y la futura coordinación de la Red de
Centros de Alcance en San Pedro Sula/Choloma y la Ceiba fueron
procesadas, entregadas a USAID y aprobadas. Estas donaciones incluyen
una para la Fundación Nacional para el Desarrollo de Honduras (FUNADEH),
y otra para la Cruz Roja de Honduras.
Una propuesta de donación para el Programa Nacional para la Reinserción y
Rehabilitación Social (PNRRS) para la implementación del Programa Familias
Fuertes en tres comunidades donde hay Centros de Alcance (beneficiando a
30 familias) fue procesada, entregada a USAID y aprobada.
El Centro De Alcance Asla Wapaia en Puerto Lempira fue inaugurado el 16 de
mayo, contando con la participación de la Embajadora de los Estados Unidos
Lisa Kubiske, el Ministro de FHIS Miguel Edgardo Martínez y el Director de la
Misión de USAID/Honduras James Watson.
Los edificios de los Centros de Alcance Búfalo y Armenia Bonito en La Ceiba
fueron inaugurados el 21 de mayo con la participación del Director de la
Misión de USAID/Honduras James Watson y el Vice Ministro de FHIS.
El Centro de Alcance Las Mercedes en la Ceiba también fue inaugurado el 21
de mayo, contando con la participación del Presidente Nacional de la Cruz
Roja, el Presidente de la Cruz Roja de Atlántida y la Sra. Gabriela Leva de
DG/USAID.
La inauguración del edificio del Centro de Alcance Las Pilas, construido por
FHIS y su relanzamiento (después de haber estado cerrado por un tiempo por
su construcción) se llevó a cabo el 22 de mayo y contó con la participación del
Subdirector de la Misión de USAID/Honduras, Kurt Pope.
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El Centro de Alcance 24 de abril en el sector de Cofradía de San Pedro Sula
fue inaugurado el 20 de junio, contando con la participación de la Sra.
Gabriela Leva de DG/USAID.
AJH continuó proveyendo apoyo a 32 Centros de Alcance que habían sido
inaugurados y a los 4 que están funcionando parcialmente pero con su
inauguración pendiente. Estos Centros de Alcance han beneficiado a más de
15,620 jóvenes en riesgo y a niños y niñas en las comunidades meta.
AJH está desarrollando el Centro de Alcance Estados Unidos MDC en San
Miguel en alianza con Visión Mundial y la Mesa Intersectorial de San Miguel.
Este Centro de Alcance se inaugurará el agosto de 2013.
Un acuerdo fue firmado el 11 de abril de 2013 con la ONG Samaritan´s Purse,
que está proveyendo asistencia técnica a todas las microempresas basadas
en los Centros de Alcance en San Pedro Sula y Choloma y también
proveyendo soporte financiero a dos de estas microempresas.
El Programa de Reinserción de Ex Pandilleros Rehabilitados y Ofensores
Juveniles con la Cámara de Comercio e Industria de Tegucigalpa alcanzó y
rebasó los objetivos establecidos en su donación, beneficiando a 39 jóvenes
con microempresas y trabajos. Durante el proceso, el programa proveyó
capacitación a un total de 84 jóvenes en riesgo.
El programa con 10 pasantes de la Facultad de Trabajo Social de UNAH
alcanzó sus expectativas, ya que estos futuros profesionales están
contribuyendo significativamente al trabajo comunitario y de Centros de
Alcance de AJH en Tegucigalpa y La Ceiba. Además, apoyaron al proceso de
sistematización de los Centros de Alcance en Honduras y contribuyeron con
una revisión del lenguaje de la herramienta de encuesta de YSET.
Los acuerdos de donación con la Fundación Nacional para el Desarrollo de
Honduras (FUNADEH), la Cruz Roja de la Ceiba y FHIS, para desarrollarlos
como socios de legado, fueron firmados en abril y el trabajo en conjunto con
ellos ha progresado como se había planificado.
Con el propósito de fortalecer el contenido de valores en la experiencia de los
beneficiarios de los Centros de Alcance, AJH introdujo un Programa de
Virtudes basado en The Virtues Project, que empezó en Canadá y está ahora
presente en más de 100 países. AJH contrató los servicios de la Dr. Verónica
Tróchez, una Capacitadora Master certificada por The Virtues Project, quien
también es una doctora en medicina con una especialización en psicoterapia.
Ella impartió 4 talleres introductorios para los coordinadores y voluntarios de
los Centros de Alcance de San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba y el Distrito Central.
Algunos miembros de AJH también participaron en este taller. Además, la Sra.
Miriam Canales, Coordinadora de San Pedro/Choloma de AJH, fue certificada
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como Capacitadora y continuó con la capacitación de los Coordinadores de
los Centros de Alcance y voluntarios. Posters que promueven valores fueron
impresos y distribuidos a todos los Centros de Alcance.
GILDAN, un productor privado de textiles en Choloma, decidió hacer una
donación para la construcción de una cancha multiuso al lado del Centro de
Alcance Éxitos Anach y se ha comprometido a donar una instalación similar a
otra comunidad en Choloma que tenga un Centro de Alcance.
CEPUDO, una ONG local de San Pedro Sula, hizo una donación para la
construcción de aulas de clases adicionales en el Centro de Alcance Cofradía
(a un costo de más de US$80,000) y ha expresado la intención de mejorar las
instalaciones de otros Centros de Alcance en San Pedro Sula. Las nuevas
aulas de clases fueron inauguradas el 20 de junio.
Avances significativos ocurrieron en el diseño de una mini-franquicia bajo el
nombre de Barrio Gym que se espera sea implementada en por los menos 20
Centros de Alcance. El diseño incluye la planificación para la capacitación del
personal y voluntarios de los Centros de Alcance como entrenadores de
gimnasio, selección de equipo óptimo para el gimnasio, diseño de un logotipo
y tarjetas de identificación, entre otros. Una línea de posters para los
gimnasios fue diseñada e impresa para los gimnasios existentes. Estos
posters también serán usados en los nuevos gimnasios.
El Director de AJH fue invitado por el Banco Mundial a participar en un
seminario internacional titulado “Soluciones Comprensivas para la Prevención
del Crimen y la Violencia,” que se desarrolló del 26 al 28 de junio en Cali,
Colombia. Creative Associates cubrió los costos de viajes y viáticos para que
AJH se beneficie de la información relevante presentada en este seminario.
Leverage
En este trimestre, AJH recaudó US$388, 332.00 en leverage. Esto eleva el leverage
total acumulado desde enero 2012 a junio 2013 a la cantidad de US$ US$2,027,587,
poniendo a AJH un poco arriba de la meta de leverage 1:1 para este trimestre, ya
que el gasto total del programa suma US$2,018,125.
Difusión del Programa
Durante este trimestre, el programa Alianza Joven Honduras – USAID tuvo una
amplia cobertura de medios en lo que respecta a las inauguraciones de los
nuevos Centros de Alcance y actividades realizadas por Jóvenes Contra la Violencia
Honduras (JCVH) las cuales fueron apoyadas técnica y financieramente por nuestro
programa. Se obtuvieron 16 publicaciones en prensa escrita y portales digitales y
más de 35 intervenciones en medios televisivos referentes a las acciones del
programa y otras acciones de nuestros socios implementadores. Actividades como la
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campaña “Ojo con la Juventud antes que un Ataúd” y la “Carroza de la Prevención”
de JCVH acapararon la atención de los principales medios de comunicación del país,
quienes dedicaron un considerable espacio dentro de su programación para resaltar
estas actividades. Jóvenes Contra la Violencia Honduras continuó la transmisión de
su programa quincenal “Ponete Buzo TV” en el Canal Nacional de Honduras.
Adicionalmente, el capítulo de La Ceiba de JCVH inició el 22 de junio, un programa
semanal en Atlántida TV que saldrá al aire todos los sábados. (Se adjunta las
publicaciones impresas y portales digitales en el Anexo II)
III.
ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES
A total of US$129,096.00 corresponding to grants was processed during the
period.
AJH’s Administration and Finance Office trained FUNADEH’s Administrator
and the officers from the Salesians that are responsible for the Zapote Norte
and San Martin OCs, in grant accounting procedures and leverage.
During the month of April, Mr. Jorge Reyes joined the AJH team as Grants and
Alliances Coordinator in substitution of Ms. Rina Flores, and Ms. Karla Erazo
joined as OC Officer in San Pedro Sula in substitution of Ms. Gabriela Medina.
IV.
Ms. Belkis Del Cid, Logistic Officers, submitted her resignation and will be
replaced internally by Ms. Gloria Rivera. A new Administrative Assistant will be
recruited to replace Ms. Rivera.
The Terms of Reference for a consulting contract to strengthen the
microenterprises of the La Ceiba OCs were published in the Sustainable
Development Network’s web page and a consultant was hired to perform the
this task.
GRANTS AND ALLIANCES
During the second quarter of 2013 calendar year, grant activities focused on six major
activities: 1) processing and submission to USAID of one new Outreach Center
application for the “24 de Abril” community located in San Pedro Sula, 2) processing
of one new Outreach Center application for the Estados Unidos community located in
the San Miguel area of Tegucigalpa (to be submitted to USAID early in the next
quarter, 3) processing and submission of grant proposals for the National Foundation
for the Development of Honduras (FUNADEH) and the Honduran Red Cross for the
transfer of the OC methodology and future coordination of the OC networks in San
Pedro Sula/Choloma and La Ceiba, respectively, 4) processing and submission of a
grant proposal for National Prevention, Rehabilitation and Social Reinsertion Program
(PNPRRS) in order to implement the Familias Fuertes program in 3 OC communities.
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Key data indicators for life-of-project component at the end of reported quarter
are as follows:
Total accumulated amount in grants presented to USAID:
Total accumulated estimated amount of cost-sharing:
Total amount in grants approved by USAID:
US$469.073.96
US$834,845.90
US$469.073.96
Fostering strategic alliances with high-leverage potential was another key activity that
the project continued to pursue during the reported quarter. During the period, follow
up to the agreement where the Social Investment Fund (FHIS) committed to equip 5
OCs with US$25,000 each and US$35,000 for the Asla Wapaia OC in Puerto Lempira
for a grand total amount of US$160,000 was provided. An amendment to that same
agreement was signed in June 12th by the FHIS Minister and the AJH COP.
A Memorandum of Understanding between AJH and Samaritan´s Purse was also
signed on April 11, in which Samaritan’s Purse committed to provide technical
assistance and training to the staff of the small enterprises that operate in the
Choloma and San Pedro Sula OCs and funding to improve two of them.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Grants
A total of 4 grants amounting to US$28,073.00 were processed and submitted to
USAID/Honduras during the quarter, all of which were approved within the same the
period.
New Outreach Center Grants
After months of internal struggles, the Casa Quemada OC´s lead community partner
officially notified AJH that they could no longer operate the OC. At this point, the
“Nuestra Señora del Carmen” Catholic Parish (lead partner in the successful
implementation of the Cofradía Centro OC) stepped in and requested that the
equipment and remaining available funds from the Casa Quemada OC be awarded to
them for the implementation of an OC in the neighboring community of 24 de Abril
(Cofradía Centro, Casa Quemada and 24 de Abril are all located in San Pedro Sula´s
Cofradía sector.) The 24 de Abril OC received all the equipment that was previously
assigned to the Casa Quemada OC and US$4,905.96 of the remaining funds
available for the implementation of the Casa Quemada OC´s Sustainability Plan.
Special Grants
The National Foundation for the Development of Honduras (FUNADEH) and the
Honduran Red Cross were both awarded grants to implement work plans in order to
transfer methodologies and know-how from AJH. This will enable them both to
eventually assume the role of coordinating the Outreach Center networks in San
Pedro Sula and Choloma (FUNADEH), as well as in La Ceiba (Red Cross.)
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The following grants were formally processed and submitted to USAID/Honduras
during the period:
No. Grant Application No. Municipality Name of Project AJH
COST
USD
1 AJH-SG-2013-039 San Pedro
Sula &
Choloma
2 AJH-SG-2013-040 Tegucigalpa,
San Pedro
Sula, Choloma
Pro-Youth
(ProJoven) Project
– FUNADEH
Strong Families
(Familias Fuertes)
Project - PNPRRS
& La Ceiba
3 AJH-SG-2013-041 La Ceiba ProactiveYouth,
Making a
Difference
(Jóvenes
Proactivos,
Marcando la
Diferencia) Project
–Honduran Red
Cross
4 AJH-SG-2013-042 San Pedro
Sula
Grants Pending Approval by USAID/Honduras
COSTSHARI
NG USD
15,000.00 17,000.88
3,168.00 6,950.00
5,000.00 5,100.00
24 de Abril OC 4,905.96 5,120.00
TOTALS 28,073.96 34,170.88
At the end of the quarter, there were no grants pending approval. The Grants
Register (Annex III) for June 30, 2013, provides additional information and shows a
detailed situation for each of the grants by municipality and type of service.
ALLIANCES
A Memorandum of Understanding between AJH and Samaritan´s Purse was signed
on April 11 in which Samaritan’s Purse committed to provide technical assistance and
training to the staffs of the small enterprises that operate in all Choloma and San
Pedro Sula OCs. Additionally, two of the OCs, the La Amistad OC in Choloma and
the San Isidro OC in San Pedro Sula, will receive financial assistance from
Samaritan’s Purse to improve their microenterprises.
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V. INDICATORS AND RESULTS
AJH USAID
Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
Indicator Baseline EOPS
Targets
Through
March 2013
Evaluation of
Results
This SO: Strong and resilient communities fostered that can withstand the pressures of crime and violence
IND. 1
IND. 1 Approval by the
National Congress of new
juvenile justice provisions
(Title III) in the law reforming
the Childhood and
Adolescence Code by the
end of the program in June
2013
IR: Local response to security threats improved
0 1 1
Reforms of
Title III to the
Childhood and
Adolescence
Code were
approved
Met expectation
The Reform Law was approved by the National Congress on March 13, 2013. It is expected to be published in the
official publication of the government of Honduras, La Gazeta, in the framework of the celebration of the Day of
Children in September, 2013.
IND. 2
IND. 2 Number of violence
prevention initiatives
promoted by JCVH that are
approved by the Government
of Honduras
0 1 2 Exceeded
expectation
The National Prevention Policy, which was advocated for by JCVH was approved by the Executive on February,
2013. The draft of the “Ley de Mi Primer Empleo” (My First Job Law), which includes two articles that exempt youth
from paying for the cost of the legal documents required by employers, (and has also been advocated for by the
JCVH), may be considered by Congress. The JCVH will continue to advocate for this Law to be debated and passed
by the Honduran Congress. Furthermore, JCVH had been strongly advocating for the passage of a law that regulates
the possession and registry of fire-arms as well as another one which would promote more responsible parenting (the
MAPA Law). The MAPA Law was passed by the Honduran Congress on May 29, 2013, and is expected to be soon
published in La Gazeta. As two initiatives have been already approved, and the JCVH has been successfully
advocating for another two initiatives, particularly though a public campaign to press for a Law regulating arms,
expectations have been exceeded.
IND. 3 Number of activities
realized by JCVH to promote
the violence prevention
0 6 9 Exceeded
expectation
By the end of 2012 JCVH accomplished 5 of its 6 proposed activities: 1) launching a TV program; 2) releasing the
results from the 110 Youth Dialogues and the launching of the “Propuesta de Paz” (Peace Proposal) JCVH theme
song; 3) creating a video addressed to youth and the public on violence statistics in Honduras; 4) the
“JovenPAZalabien e infórmate” (“Youth enjoy and inform yourselves”) workshops; and 5) execution of the “Put a
Sticker to Violence” activity in Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba. The TV program has been improved and
continues to gain viewers. The 6 th activity, which was supposed to be a Cultural Marathon Against Violence, was
substituted for advocacy activities, which is more consistent with the previous 2 indicators. With new grant funding
JCVH was able to carry out 4 additional activities: 6) The Ojo con la Juventud Antes que un Ataud (Let’s Take Care
of Young People Before They End Up in a Coffin) campaign; 7) Decorando Mi Barrio (Decorating my Community
(done by the La Ceiba and Choloma chapters of the JCVH); 8) Desarmados y Educados (Disarmed and Educated)
and 9) Embajadores de la Prevención (Ambassadors of Prevention) which are JCVH community level cells.
IND. 4
Exceeded
expectation 14
IND. 4 Percentage of
Established Outreach
Centers that will be
sustainable in accordance
0 75%
(30/40
distributed:
19/25 of the old
80%
(32/40
distributed:
23/25 of the

with benchmarks of the
Strengthened OC Model
OCs and 9/15 of
the new OCs)
old OCs and
9/15 of the
new OCs
Of the 25 old OCs, only 2 are not yet in the sustainable OC category: the San Judas OC in La Ceiba (which recently
moved from a location that was rented by the Municipality to one that is now being paid by the Community Board; its
activities and the activities of the micro-enterprise are beginning to normalize) and the 24 de Abril OC in San Pedro
Sula (it was recently opened in June with the equipment from Casa Quemada.) It is too early to include these two
OCs in the sustainable category; however they are expected to achieve sustainability in the next few months. Of the
15 new OCs, 9 are still not in the sustainable category, as the Lempira OC (inaugurated in October 2012) has not yet
been able to start up its micro-enterprise and the remaining 5 OCs have not been inaugurated due to delays on
behalf of FHIS in equipping them.
IND. 5 IND. 5 Number of Civil 0 5 6 Exceeded
Society Organizations
expectation
receiving USG assistance in
security/prevention sector
oversight and advocacy
This indicator was achieved in 2012 with AJH providing assistance to: 1) JCVH (Youth Movement), 2) FUNADEH, 3)
Asociación para una Sociedad más Justa (Association for a More Just Society), 4) Misioneros de la Calle (Street
Missionaries), 5) Red Cross of La Ceiba 6) Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tegucigalpa. Collaboration with
FUNDAHRSE ceased, but AJH is now working closely with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tegucigalpa.
This indicator exceeds expectations.
IND. 6 IND. 6 Number of at-risk
youth benefiting from OCs
10,077 12,000 15,620 Exceeds
expectation
To date there 15,620 members registered (F: 8,356 M: 7,247.) In this quarter, 1053 youth received the “Challenge of
Dreaming my Life” workshops and 75 completed the Conflict Resolution module with help from 143 facilitators of both
methodologies. Note that an error in the Puerto Lempira numbers has been corrected.
IND. 7
IND. 7 Percentage of at-risk
youth participating in OCs
whose self-described
tendency of rejecting crime,
gangs or illicit activities has
increased
0 25% N/A Below
expectations
At the end of 2012, 521 surveys were conducted (201 from youth aged 9 to 13 and 320 from 14 to 29 year olds). The
second round (R) of the survey began in May, 2013, however there were many difficulties implementing the survey.
Much less than 50% of the youth surveyed in 2012 were able to be surveyed again, thus rendering the sample as
unrepresentative. A complete analysis of the process is being conducted by AJH’s ME expert in order to learn from
the experience, as many of the pitfalls and difficulties carry important lessons which can be useful for the upcoming
YSET pilot and the OC program in general. This analysis will be included in the next Quarterly Report.
IND. 8
IND. 8 Percentage of youth
participating in skills building
who are involved in incomegenerating
activities as a
result
0 15%
(300/2000
youths)
6.05%
(125/2000
youths)
Below expectation
At least 125 youth trained in the OCs by INFOP, FUNADEH and OC volunteers have been recorded as working or
currently involved in income-producing activities. 322 members received training from INFOP and 193 took the TAL
workshops; a total of 1,268 benefited from other training offered through the OCs (a total of 29,430 training hours),
128 with FUNADEH y 92 with other institutions.
IND. 9 IND. 9 Number of entities
that received Outreach
0 5 6 Exceeded
expectation
Center methodologies
transferred by AJH
The entities that received transfer of OC methodologies were: 1) PNPRRS (National Prevention Program),2) FHIS
(Honduran Social Investment Fund), 3) FUNADEH, 4) RED CROSS of La Ceiba, 5) COMVIDA of Choloma, 6)
UNAH. During this period, new methodologies, such as the “Virtues” project and the OC Support Committees
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(Comités de Apoyo), have been introduced to the OC. The implementation of gymnasiums as micro-enterprises is in
its advanced stage of development and will soon be rolled out in a significant number of OCs. AJH continues to share
OC methodologies with partners and has intensified its relationship and exchanges with UNAH, which is now
included in the indicator. Furthermore, AJH has started to work with World Vision, which is very interested in learning
from the OC experience and expects to also work closely with CESAL in the near future.
IND. 10 IND.10. - Percentage of
youth (former gang members
and from restorative justice
programs) trained in incomegenerating
activities.
0 49%
(37/75)
Youth
52%
(39/75)
Youth
Exceeded
expectation
A total of 39 youth have received self-employment (37) assistance and jobs (2). The total number of 84 youth was
trained in the “Dreaming my Life Challenge”, “Conflict Resolution”, “Entering the Job Market” and “My First Job”
workshops, also higher than originally planned.
VI.
RESULTS AND ACTIVITIES THIS QUARTER
SO: STRONG AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES FOSTERED THAT CAN
WITHSTAND THE PRESSURES OF CRIME AND VIOLENCE
IR: LOCAL RESPONSE TO SECURITY THREATS IMPROVED
IND. 1 Approval by the National Congress of new juvenile justice provisions
(Title III) in the law reforming the Child and Adolescence Code by the end of the
program in June 2013
Reforms of the Child and Adolescent Code were voted upon and approved by the
National Congress in the previous quarter, but their publication in the official national
diary La Gazeta is still pending.
AJH has continued to work with UNICEF, which is ensuring that the Comisión de
Estilo (a Commission from Congress that polishes the style of the text of the law)
finishes its work. It is expected that the Commission will complete the review of its
wording and the law will finally be published in September, around the date when the
Day of Children is celebrated in Honduras.
AJH will continue to monitor the development of the publication of the Law.
IND. 2 Number of violence prevention initiatives promoted by JCVH that have
been approved by the Honduran Government
Last quarter, the Honduran Government approved the National Violence Prevention
Policy, which received substantial input and advocacy from JCVH. This quarter, the
Movement has worked to advocate and promote the following prevention-related
initiatives and achieved the following:
Law to Regulate the Possession and Registry of fire-arms
JCVH participated in a Workshop to discuss a draft of the Law to Regulate the
Possession and Registry of fire-arms, organized by CIPRODEH, and had the
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opportunity to present before the Security Commission of Congress (which also
participated in the Workshop), some comments about the perception of the Honduran
youth on the issue of firearms.
In April, JCVH presented during a full session of the Honduran Congress, the results
of its highly publicized campaign “Ojo con la Juventud antes que un Ataúd” (Let’s
Take Care of Young People Before They End Up in a Coffin). This campaign
occurred in the 4 largest Honduran cities where JCVH has presence. During their
presentation, JCVH requested Congress to consider the approval of a new fire-arms
law. Furthermore, they utilized the opportunity to ask Congress to approve the MAPA
(Responsible Parenthood) Law, which was also being advocated for by UNICEF.
During the “Ojo con la Juventud antes que un
Ataúd” campaign, the JCVH collected over 2,000
surveys from the public about their opinion on the
issue of fire-arms in the country. The campaign
was also highly educational, as only a few
participants previously knew that it was legal for
each Honduran citizen to own up to five firearms.
Most considered this number to be too high.
President Lobo´s Opinion Survey
A draft of the Law to Regulate the Possession
and Registry of fire-arms is still in the
consultation phase and may be introduced for a
vote by Congress in the last legislative session of
the year.
The MAPA (Responsible Fatherhood and Motherhood) Law
The JCVH continued its advocacy for the passing of
this Law and, as mentioned above, called for its
approval during their presentation to the full session
of Congress. JCVH frequently referred to this Law
during their activities and media exposure. After
strong advocacy from UNICEF and other civil society
groups, including the JCVH, the MAPA Law was
passed by Congress on May 29th, 2013 and will
enter into effect when printed in the official diary, La
Gazeta, which apparently will be soon.
JCVH marching for MAPA Law
The “Ley de Mi Primer Empleo” (My First Job Law)
During the month of April JCVH had a meeting about this initiative with Mr. Marco
Midence, Minister of Youth. A template from a similar Law approved in Panama was
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the base of the version sent by the Minister for the consideration of Congress.
Unfortunately, the Minister resigned in May, and the process has thus slowed down,
however there are reports that several Congressmen are interested in taking on this
new Law.
A new Minister of Youth, Ms. Olga Alvarado, has been sworn in and the JCVH is
looking for an opportunity to meet with her as soon as possible to advocate for this
important law for youth development.
IND. 3 Number of activities carried out by JCVH to promote violence prevention
“Ojo con la Juventud Antes que un Ataúd” (Let’s Take Care of Young People
Before They End Up in a Coffin)
Prior to carrying out this campaign, there was a media tour of both radio and TV
stations, including, Canal 13 Hondured, TEN Canal Diez, La Top Radio and Love FM,
to raise the awareness of the public and decision makers regarding the
consequences of violence in the country, especially armed violence, and to lobby for
approval of the gun control law.
A number of organizations joined JCVH to participate in the campaign, including the
national university (UNAH), the European Union’s PASS Project, collectives from the
LGTB community, as well as Proyecto Manuelito and Tegucigalpa area schools. The
activity involved placing coffins in highly-transited areas of the capital city, such as the
stop light near Diunsa-Miraflores, the UNAH campus, the Central Park, and the
National Stadium. It culminated with approximately 800 people marching with the
coffins from the national stadium to the Congress building.
“Prevention Wagon”, June Fair, SPS
The campaign was also carried out in Choloma and La
Ceiba, as well as in San Pedro Sula. The JCVH
chapter in San Pedro participated with a “Prevention
Wagon” (Carroza de la Prevención) in the city´s
famous June Fair, where nearly 50,000 people saw
the Let’s Take Care of Young People Before They End
Up in a Coffin campaign on the wagon, and several
hundred people filled the opinion survey about the
tenancy of firearms in Honduras.
Disarmed and Educated
JCVH designed a methodology to work with young people age 10 -13 from schools
and local organizations in violence-prone communities, and disseminate a message
of violence prevention and foster a culture of peace by promoting family values. Each
young participant was given a school kit in exchange for a toy gun to symbolize a
firearms-free community. More than 1,000 children benefited from the activity.
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In the Tegucigalpa area, the methodology was
applied in the communities of Nueva Suyapa, Bella
Vista, San Martin, Villa Adela, La Pradera, Nueva
Capital and Flor del Campo with the participation of
more than 700 children.
“Disarmed and Educated” Villa Adela, DC
The campaign was also carried out by the Choloma
chapter of JCVH in the Lopez Arellano community,
with 150 children participating, and in San Pedro
Sula at the Florencia and Francisco Morazán
schools, which benefited an additional 220 children.
Prevention Ambassadors
In order to increase JCVH membership on a community level and, at the same time to
involve organized young people from vulnerable neighborhoods in violence
prevention activities in their communities, an initiative called “Prevention
Ambassadors” was designed and implemented in the Nueva Capital and Bella Vista
communities.
During the next quarter the initiative will be carried out in at least four more
communities.
Decorating my Neighborhood (Choloma and La Ceiba chapters)
In order to transmit a message of peace through
visual images, murals were painted in the Lopez
Arellano neighborhood in Choloma, and in a public
sports field in the municipality of La Ceiba. The
activity also served the purpose of publicizing
JCVH’s activities and increasing the number of
volunteers at both chapters. In Choloma, the
municipal government was so impressed by the
initiative that they donated paint so that more murals
can be painted.
Mural painted in Choloma
JCVH Television Program (Tegucigalpa and La Ceiba chapters)
During this quarter the television programs on the national TV channel were
continued. Six programs were produced, dealing with such issues as Risk Factors
Associated with Violence, Successful Youth (which highlighted the skills and talents
of young people), Unemployment in Honduras, Violence in the Media and Prevention
Ambassadors (a new JCVH initiative to organize cells of Youth against Violence in
vulnerable communities); there was also a program to celebrate the first anniversary
of the JCVH TV program production.
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The JCVH chapter in La Ceiba arranged for air time on Atlántida TV, which now
broadcasts the JCVH La Ceiba TV program every Saturday. Broadcasts began on
June 22 nd and have had a large local audience.
Other JCVH Activities:
Youth Against Violence was officially incorporated as an NGO with permission to
operate legally in the country.
Participation in a panel discussion to publicize JCVH’s activities at an event called
“Healthy Youth Honduras” organized by USAID, PSI/ PASMO and the Ministry of
Health. The event was attended by US Ambassador Lisa Kubiske and USAID
Director James Watson.
Participation in the press conference organized by the Alliance for Peace and
Justice for the purpose of making violence prevention suggestions and
recommendations to the National Congress.
Participation in the Third Festival "No more violence in our neighborhoods" held in
the Bella Vista neighborhood, where JCVH presented videos about its activities
and principal accomplishments.
JCVH participated in a focus group organized by UNESCO to identify youth
groups that are working on violence prevention and discuss their projects,
difficulties, and achievements.
Participation in a workshop organized by the Support Program to Central
American Regional Integration (PAIRCA for its Spanish acronym) to establish a
network of national youth organizations to form part of a regional network to
promote the objectives of the youth groups. JCVH was placed in charge of
coordinating the communications commission for the network.
Participation at the Regional Encounter of Youth Networks held by PAIRCA in
Panama, along with organizations from the rest of Central America, for the
purpose of establishing a regional discussion panel.
Participation in the “Reform the Security and Justice Sector” workshop financed by
APJ and the Swiss Cooperation Office.
Meeting with Mr. Elmer Villeda, Director of the KinderNotHilfe (KNH), an European
Christian aid organization, to describe JCVH activities and to seek possible
funding.
Presentation of JCVH’s objectives, actions, and achievements at a meeting of the
Honduran Association of Municipalities (AMHON for its Spanish acronym) in La
Ceiba and at the National Democratic Institute (NDI) in Tegucigalpa.
Presentation of JCV’s activities to the National Democratic Institute (NDI) to
explore the possibility of forming alliances.
Participation in the webcast organized by the US Embassy: “Youth Empowering
Youth for Violence Prevention,” one of a series of four web chats organized in the
Western Hemisphere.
Meeting with Ms. Amanda Johnson Miller, Labor and Human Rights officer at the
US Embassy to describe JCVH activities.
The San Pedro Sula Chapter of JCVH participated in the following activities:
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A diploma course in “Liberty, Transparency and Respect”, offered by the National
Anti-Corruption Council (CAN for its Spanish acronym).
Meeting with the Organization for Youth Empowerment, (OYEHonduras), an
organization dedicated to educating and counseling at-risk young people in El
Progreso, Yoro.
Attending the Alliance for Peace and Justice camp in Siguatepeque.
Attending the Restorative Justice Network camp in Tegucigalpa.
Meeting with JUSIVE, an organization dedicating to promoting values to young
people, such as leadership and the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse, among
others.
Participation in the PNPRRS-COMVIDA Discussion Board.
IND. 4 Percentage of Established Outreach Centers that will be sustainable in
accordance with benchmarks of the Strengthened OC Model
In the previous quarter, 27 Outreach Centers (OCs) met the sustainability criteria
defined by AJH, all of which are currently operating well with the exception of the San
Martin OC. The San Martin OC was forced to scale back operations due to increased
levels of violence which erupted within the community, largely due to territorial
disputes and drug trafficking. In this situation the OC has been directly affected, as
there was a murder near the facilities. Furthermore, one of the houses in front of the
OC was being used to store weapons for a local gang, and the gang-members
themselves have attempted to use the OC’s sports field. The gang sympathizers were
prohibited from entering with guns and/or drugs and have thus harbored negative
attitudes towards the OC.
No. CDA Fecha de
Inauguración
SPS
1 Rivera Hernandez Ene-09
San Juan
Mar-11
2
3 Suazo Córdova Abr-11
4 Padre Claret Abr-11
5 Cofradia Centro Jun-11
6 San Isidro Jul-11
7 San Vicente Sep-12
8 Arenales Ene-13
CHOLOMA
9 Lopez Arellano Oct-09
10 Japón Abr-11
11 La Amistad Abr-11
12 El Chaparro Sep-12
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13 Exitos de Anach Dic-12
14 Rio Blanquito Mar-13
DISTRITO CENTRAL
15 Villafranca Jun-09
16 Buena Nuevas Jun-09
17 Nueva Suyapa Jun-11
18 San Martin Jun-11
19 Rosalinda Ago-11
20 Nueva Capital Ago-12
LA CEIBA
21 Bufalo May-11
22 Armenia Bonito May-11
23 San José Ago-11
24 Melgar Ene-13
25 Las Mercedes May-13
PUERTO LEMPIRA
26 Brotes Nuevos May-11
27 Asla Wapaia May-13
Below is an assessment as of June of the OCs from the AJR period which are still in
the process of achieving adequate sustainability:
Outreach Center Inauguration Date Sustainability Evaluation
June 2013
LA CEIBA
San Judas
May-11 This OC has moved to new
location, due to the office
of the Mayor failing to make
rent payments on the old
location. OC components
are still only partially active
and the microenterprise is
still not operational. All
activities are expected to
be up and running by next
quarter.
Primero de Mayo May-11 This OC is considered
sustainable. Although
violence within the
community continues to
interfere with OC activities,
the community is making
every effort to ensure that it
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emains open and
functional. The OC is
currently being reorganized
through the hiring of a new
coordinator and has a new
FBO partner. Finally, this
OC will receive a monthly
donation of $500 from FHIS
between July 2013
and September 2014,
enough time to strengthen
its sustainability.
CHOLOMA
Las Pilas
Apr-11 This OC was nonoperational
until the
inauguration of its new
building in May. The
facilities opened with great
enthusiasm from the
community, with 22
volunteers already leading
workshops for computer
skills, beauty and barber
shop, English classes, art
classes, and other
recreational activities. In
the coming
period Samaritan´s Purse
will assist with the
development of the microenterprise
which will make
this OC fully sustainable
based on the established
criteria.
Central District
Flor del Campo Jul-11 This OC continues to face
problems establishing its
micro-enterprise as there
are serious concerns with
extortions from within the
community. The OC is
working with its partners to
develop a joint strategy for
its micro-enterprise. The
OC will be also receiving
$500 from FHIS between
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SAN PEDRO SULA
Los Angeles
San José, Chamelecón
Lempira
July 2013 and September
2014, allowing it to sustain
operations while restarting
their micro-enterprise. For
this reason, the OC is
considered sustainable
based on the criteria of the
indicator.
Mar-11 During this period FHIS
completed the remodeling
of the OC facilities, which
are expected to be opened
and fully operational by
July. Its cyber-cafe and
gymnasium microenterprises
provide enough
revenues to cover the
coordinator's salary as well
as some other expenses of
the OC.
Apr-11 The micro-enterprise of this
OC is still not
operational; however with
the assistance of
Samaritan's Purse, it is
expected to be back up and
running soon, providing
enough revenues to cover
some of the costs of the
OC. This OC is considered
sustainable because they
will also receive $500 a
month from FHIS.
Oct-12 With direct support from its
partners, this OC has
strengthened its volunteer
base; however it has not
yet opened its microenterprise,
which is needed
to pay for the coordinator's
salary. The microenterprise
planned for this
OC is a gymnasium, which
the community has already
expressed significant
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24 de Abril
(replacing the closed
Casa Quemada OC)
interest in, thus is highly
likely there will be
significant profits when
opened.
Jun-13 Due to its recent
inauguration, it is still too
early to assess the
sustainability of this OC;
however this OC has a
strong partner that assures
that the OC will be
sustainable.
Based on these evaluations, five more of the original OCs are now considered
sustainable, that is 23 out of 25 (92%). With nine of the new OCs from the AJH period
maintaining their sustainable status, this brings the sustainable OCs to 32, out of the
40 OCs (80%). This ratio exceeds the set target of 75%; however this indicator has
been affected by the OCs which are not fully operational or have not been opened.
The OCs which is too early to evaluate the sustainability of are:
OC Municipality Status
Concepcion Choloma In partial operation, pending inauguration
Zapote Norte MDC In partial operation, pending inauguration
Morales San Pedro Sula In partial operation, pending inauguration
Sandoval Sorto San Pedro Sula In partial operation, pending inauguration
Estados Unidos MDC In development, not operating
The Estados Unidos OC (MDC) replaces the Suyapa OC from La Ceiba as one of the
OCs that will receive US$25,000.00 in funding for equipment from FHIS. This change
was agreed upon by AJH and FHIS and was officially communicated with USAID.
The Estados Unidos OC will be implemented by World Vision and will count on the
support of the Multisectoral Committee (Mesa Interinstitucional) of the San Miguel
district, where the Estados Unidos community is located. The OC is expected to open
in August.
Based on the commitments from its partners, the Zapote Norte and Estados Unidos
OCs, although they have not yet officially opened, are considered to be on a good
course towards sustainability. The Zapote Norte OC has actively engaged the
community and has already begun several workshops with members of the OC.
Other OCs which will receive support in the form of $500 monthly donations from
FHIS are: Rivera Hernandez and San José in San Pedro Sula; San Jose and Primero
de Mayo in La Ceiba, and Nueva Capital and Flor del Campo in the Central District.
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Moreover, AJH seeks to strengthen the sustainability of the OCs by providing
technical assistance to their micro-enterprises and improving volunteer management,
both of which require further efforts. Below is an example of the areas where progress
was achieved this quarter:
Micro-enterprises
Samaritan's Purse/AJH Agreement (San Pedro Sula and CholomaOCs)
On April 11 a memorandum of understanding was signed with Samaritan’s Purse,
which committed to provide technical support for the micro-enterprises of the OCs in
San Pedro Sula and Choloma.
With this aim, visits to the OCs were conducted this quarter to perform situational
analyses of the micro-enterprises, assessing organizational aspects, marketing,
financing, and human resources among other criteria. This assessment will be used
to develop both strategic and marketing plans as well as training in organizational and
financial skills.
As of June 30, the OCs which had completed the situational analysis and action plans
for their micro-enterprises were:
SPS
Rivera Hernandez OC
Los Ángeles OC
Padre Claret OC
San Juan OC
Suazo Córdoba OC
El Chaparro (Olivos
Verdes) OC
Arenales OC
Lempira OC
Choloma
Éxitos de Anach OC
Japón OC
Las Pilas OC
Lopez Arellano OC
Rio Blanquito OC
The analysis of rest of the OCs will be completed early next quarter. Samaritan’s
Purse has agreed to donate additional funds to the La Amistad OC in Choloma and
the San Isidro OC in San Pedro Sula, which happened this quarter. Details below:
OC Microenterprise Donated equipment Donation
La Amistad Bakery Conventional oven, flavoring US$ 5.548.75
machine, miscellaneous
bread containers
San Isidro Cleaning Sediment filter, sand filter, US$ 1,321.58
products
fragrance-sealing machine,
miscellaneous containers
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Technical assistance to strengthen the micro-enterprises of the "For my
Neighborhood" OCs in La Ceiba.
Earlier in this quarter AJH began using an external consultant to train La Ceiba OC
micro-enterprise managers in financial issues, marketing, and administration.
Consultants will also help develop a business plan for each individual microenterprise.
At the date of this report consultants are in the process of reviewing and
evaluating the said plans.
Volunteers
Recognizing the work that volunteers do for the OCs as well as the need to continue
to train them, regional meetings were held in April for volunteers with the double
purpose of motivating and training the OC volunteer corps.
These meetings were held in San Pedro Sula (on April 13th, with 95 volunteers), the
Central District (April 20th, with 45 volunteers), and La Ceiba (April 27 th , with 55
volunteers), for an average of 6 volunteers from each OC. These meetings were
useful to share with volunteers aspects of the OC philosophy and methodology. The
workshops were designed to coach and motivate them to provide better services to
youth at their OCs. Ideas and strategies were shared about computer training, sports
and values, the “Dream my Life Challenge” and others.
The new Virtues Project concept and ideas were presented to volunteers during the
workshops, in order to more systematically promote values at the OCs. Also
emphasis was placed in how to utilize social networks to promote the OCs and to
recruit new volunteers.
The meetings were very well received by the volunteers, because of the novel and
entertaining way themes, ideas and lectures were presented and activities carried
out. The volunteers participated in rallies that had stations which required them to
learn a lesson before moving on to the next station. There was also a “Jeopardy”-
style competition which asked questions about violence prevention as well as the OC
methodology. Finally, the events also included testimonies from famous sports figures
such as Eduardo “Balin” Bennett in the Central District´s meeting, Jaime Villegas in
the San Pedro Sula meeting, and Mario Palencia in La Ceiba´s meeting.
With the purpose of strengthening the volunteer corps of the OCs, an evaluation of
their volunteer management plans was conducted in the San Pedro Sula and
Choloma OCs during the month of May. Using the information resulting from these
evaluations, AJH defined a strategy and a work plan for the next six months, which
includes increased assistance in volunteer management and skills development
workshops for volunteers. Also, a Volunteer’s Technical Manual is being developed
and will be distributed to partners and coordinators during training in the field.
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TECHNICAL EVALUATION OF OCs
As during the previous quarter, the sustainability of the OCs was not only evaluated in
economic terms, but also in terms of the services they are rendering. This resulted in
the San José, Suazo Córdova and San Juan Chamelecón OCs in San Pedro Sula,
the Flor del Campo OC in MDC and the Las Pilas and Japón OCs, in Choloma,
transiting from a “Yellow” category to a “Green” category. In general the improvement
was due to their increased activity, particularly in areas such as the Creative Use of
Free Time and of Vocational Skills.
All of La Ceiba OCs, continue experimenting difficulties in attracting volunteers to
teach vocational skills. AJH expects to increase vocational workshops next quarter
through INFOP trainers, and also by recruiting volunteers among some of the youth
that have been already trained by INFOP, that could replicate what they have
learned.
This quarter there were situations that limited the activities of some OCs, for example
the move of the Búfalo and the Armenia Bonito OCs to their newly built facilities, and
the move of the San Judas OC to another location. In the case of Primero de Mayo
OC, the decrease in activities was due to the situation of extreme violence that the
community is still going through.
In the case of the Rivera Hernández and Los Angeles OCs, they continued to operate
partially, as their buildings were in construction. It is expected that their operations
will regularize by next quarter.
The following chart describes the advances in OC technical evaluation:
Less than 60%: Low level of development; requires strong additional
technical assistance.
From 60% to 79%: Intermediate level of development; can improve to
green with some technical assistance.
From 80% to 100%: Satisfactory level of development and can maintain
level of activities if factors do not change drastically.
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CHO LCE MDC
PT
O SPS
TECHNICAL EVALUATION OF 25 EXISTING OCs
San Isidro
Cofradía Centro
Padre Claret
San José, Cham.
Suazo Córdova
Los Ángeles*
San Juan, Cham.
Rivera Hernández
Puerto Lempira (1)
Flor Del Campo
San Martin
Nueva Suyapa
San José, La Ceiba*
San Judas
Armenia Bonito
Búfalo
Primero de Mayo
Las Pilas **
Japón
La Amistad
López Arellano
87%
87%
83%
83%
88%
88%
84%
78%
79%
69%
69%
76%
77%
77%
87%
90%
96%
96%
82%
71%
82%
82%
93%
83%
75%
75%
64%
64%
67%
67%
78%
78%
66%
66%
89%
70%
83%
79%
88%
88%
88%
88%
jun-13
April 2013
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120%
In the case of the new Sandoval Sorto, Zapote Norte, Las Mercedes and La Melgar
OCs, they have all increased their activities considerably. Even if the two first OCs
mentioned have not yet been inaugurated, their level of activity is such that they have
moved from a red to a yellow category.
In the case of the Asla Wapaia, Arenales, San Vicente, Éxitos de Anach and Nueva
Capital OCs, they increased their score within the Green category, as they not only
continued to offer their services in all components, but their membership increased
considerably and the support of the partners was present in all their activities.
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CHO LCE MDC PTO SPS
TECHNICAL EVALUATION OF NEW OCs
Sandoval Sorto
Morales
56%
56%
59%
55%
Arenales
88%
86%
San Vicente
90%
90%
Lempira
Asla Wapaia
80%
76%
81%
90%
Estados Unidos
58%
Zapote Norte
Nueva Capital
60%
56%
80%
90%
jun-13
April 2013
Las Mercedes
51%
70%
Melgar II
64%
75%
Concepcion
57%
57%
Exitos de Anach
84%
90%
Rio Blanquito
75%
87%
El Chaparro
81%
91%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
IND. 5 Number of Civil Society Organizations receiving USG assistance in
security/prevention sector oversight and advocacy
Since the last quarter of 2012, AJH achieved the goal of providing assistance to 5
organizations. In the first quarter of 2013 Atlántida Red Cross of La Ceiba was added.
AJH had started working with FUNDAHRSE, but the interaction did not progress, and
it has since been taken off the list. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of
Tegucigalpa has been added to the list because there has been close collaboration
as well as a signed agreement. This indicator exceeds expectations.
The organizations include:
1) Asociación para una Sociedad más Justa (Association for a More Just Society):
Collaboration and a grant signed.
2) Misioneros de la Calle (Street Missionaries): Close collaboration and an OC grant
signed
3) Youth Movement against Violence: Close collaboration and a grant signed.
4) FUNADEH: Close collaboration and two grants signed.
5) Red Cross, La Ceiba: Close collaboration and two grants signed.
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6) Cámara de Comercio e Industrias de Tegucigalpa: Close collaboration and a grant
signed.
IND. 6 Number of youth at Risk benefiting from OCs
During this period, discussions were held in April with partners and coordinators to
evaluate the role of the OCs in the communities. It was concluded that the
establishment and development of the OCs positions them as permanent social
structures promoting violence prevention in the communities. The young beneficiaries
attending the OCs become part of them and develop a sense of belonging. As a
result, success in preventing violence is directly related to the participation and
integration of the beneficiaries in OC activities.
Therefore, in order to foster that sense of belonging in the children and young people,
instead of calling them “beneficiaries”, they will now be referred to as OC "members."
This name change does not alter the requirement that members must be between the
ages of 9 and 29 and spend at least 10 hours involved in activities at the OC.
Calling the young people “members” implies that they continue to belong to the OCs,
even if their attendance has the ups and downs of an open model. This can occur
because some young people have already taken advantage of the OC services or
because others are not particularly drawn to the ongoing OC activities. This makes it
imperative for the OCs to frequently streamline their programs to offer a constant
supply of attractive and varied prevention services.
There are also cases where young people have moved away from the community,
they are now beyond 29 years of age. Unfortunately the OCs have not updated their
databases to deal with such cases. An effort will be made in the following periods to
obtain a more accurate database of the actual number of beneficiaries at each OC.
As of June 30, there were 15,620 OC members. Of the total, 6,950 were registered
before 2011, and 8,670 from 2012 onwards. Below, a breakdown of the membership
by city and OC:
OCs Female Male
Total
June 2013
LA CEIBA 620 708 1,318
Armenia Bonito 74 69 143
Búfalo 114 179 293
Primero de Mayo 46 30 76
San José 172 16 88
San Judas 178 46 324
Melgar 31 39 60
Mercedes 5 29 34
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CHOLOMA 1,870 1,363 3,233
Japón 90 212 402
López Arellano 904 477 1,381
Las Pilas 181 176 357
La Amistad 140 167 307
Rio Blanquito 56 104 260
Olivos Verdes 112 94 206
Éxitos de Anach 187 133 320
DISTRITO CENTRAL 88 940 1,928
Nueva Suyapa 336 340 676
San Martin 135 208 443
Flor Del Campo 71 197 468
Nueva Capital 46 195 341
SAN PEDRO SULA 4,498 3,975 8,473
Cofradía Centro 1,548 925 2,473
Los Ángeles 98 130 228
Padre Claret 502 613 1,115
Rivera Hernández 528 470 998
San Isidro 219 215 434
San José Ch 263 285 548
San Juan Ch 379 468 847
Suazo Córdova 206 267 473
Arenales 63 86 149
San Vicente de Paul 250 205 455
Lempira 213 165 378
Morales 109 66 175
24 de Abril 120 80 200
PUERTO LEMPIRA 380 288 668
Brotes Nuevos 156 104 260
AslaWapaia 224 184 408
Total 8,356 7,274 15,620
The total number of members of the Brotes Nuevos OC in Puerto Lempira included in
the previous quarterly report was erroneously reported at 2,778, an amount that has
been revised for this quarter. The error was the result of a confusion between the
numbers of OC members and the times they have attended the OC. Due to the
remoteness and transportation costs, the Puerto Lempira OC does not receive visits
in person from the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, who carries out monitoring
via email, phone or using the information gathered by other AJH team members
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visiting Puerto Lempira. A change of coordinators at the Brotes Nuevos OC was
another contributing factor to the error.
The actual number of registered members in the Brotes Nuevos OC as of June 2012
was approximately 475, of these 290 joined the Asla Wapaia OC, making the total
number of active members of the Brotes Nuevos OC amount 260 (including 75 new
members). It is noteworthy that the Brotes Nuevos OC has extended its services to
villages neighboring Puerto Lempira, as 605 young people participated in Dreaming
my Life Challenge workshops taken to those villages. Also, another 420 young
people from the city of Puerto Lempira participated in a school soccer league
organized by the Brotes Nuevos OC. Thus, 1,045 additional young people have
benefited from OC activities and methodologies, although they are not registered as
OC beneficiaries.
The Asla Wapaia OC has great potential for growing its number of beneficiaries
because it has established an agreement with the Puerto Lempira schools that lack
computers. This agreement allows students from these schools to attend computer
science classes at the OC.
A total of 1,128 young people associated with the OCs participated in the Dreaming
my Life Challenge and Conflict Resolution Workshops offered this quarter as follows:
Outreach Center
BENEFI-
CIARIES
OF WORK-
SHOPS IN
PRIOR
QUAR-
TERS
FACILI-
TATORS
DREAMING
MY LIFE
CHALLENGE
APRIL-JUNE
QUARTER
DECISION
MAKING/
CONFLICT
RESOLUTION
SAN PEDRO SULA 681 56 687 75
Rivera Hernández 26 5 27
San Juan 63 6
Suazo Córdova 22 5 23 18
San José 125 5
Padre Claret 65 5
Casa Quemada 34 3
Cofradía Centro 39 4 18 57
San Isidro 100 5
Los Ángeles 83 3
La Lempira 50 3
San Vicente 50 3
Arenales 24 4 180
Morales III 0 5 200
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Sandoval 0 139 0
April 24 100
TEGUCIGALPA 347 22 104 0
Flor del Campo 105 5
San Martín 107 4
Nueva Suyapa 85 4
Nueva Capital 0 4
Zapote Norte 50 5 104
CHOLOMA 400 40 73 0
Lopez Arellano 110 9
Las Pilas 104 6
La Japón 96 6
La Amistad 90 5
Los Olivos (Chaparro) 0 5 30
Éxitos De Anach 0 4
Rio Blanquito 0 5
Concepción 43 43
CEIBA 423 15 81 0
Búfalo 75 4
Armenia Bonito 75 2
Primero de Mayo 75 2
San Judas 75 4
San José 61 3
Melgar 62 0 81
PUERTO LEMPIRA 0 10 108 0
Brotes Nuevos 0 10
Asla Wapaia 108
Totals 1851 143 1053 75
During this period, a total of 591 young people participated in the Cine Forum, an
activity which makes value transmission enjoyable and allows reflection on issues
involving young people.
Outreach Center
Number of participants
Cine Forum
Exitos de Anach 26
Padre Claret 30
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Las Pilas 35
López Arellano 61
La Amistad 20
Lempira 110
San Vicente de Paul (realizado en las
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escuelas aledañas)
Zapote Norte 25
Total 591
During this period, the OCs carried out multiple activities, benefiting both young
people and their communities:
There were noteworthy neighborhood community
cleanup campaigns. More than 200 people from the
Japón OC in Choloma participated in a community
cleanup campaign. A similar campaign was carried
out at the Nueva Suyapa OC with a significant impact
on the community because of the deficient waste
management service in the neighborhood.
Soccer tournaments were held between OCs in
Choloma and La Ceiba. The Asla Wapaia OC
organized a youth football tournament with the
participation of 142 young people, and the San
Martin OC started a Football with Virtues program.
A total of 137 young people graduated from different
workshops at the Cofradía Centro OC, and 75
graduated from computer courses at the Lempira
OC.
An innovative activity took place at the Japón OC in
Choloma, where dozens of children and young
people cooled down from the intensive heat in plastic
pools installed at the OC. Choloma’s Mayor attended
the activity and promised to donate inflatable pools to
other OCs in the future.
The Flor del Campo OC broke new ground during
this period by offering computer classes for younger
children.
The Nueva Capital and Brotes Nuevos OCs, brought
medical treatment campaigns to their communities
supported by volunteer organizations.
Clean-up Campaign,
OC Nueva Suyapa
Art Class, OC Brotes Nuevos
Pool Day, OC Japón.
Kids Class OC Flor del Campo
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In this quarter, young members of the OCs
participated in the second prevention camp offered
by Sea Spirit Mountain Outdoor Adventures
(MSSOA)
MSSOA Prevention Camp
In this quarter the following OCs were inaugurated or re-launched:
Inauguration of Asla Wapaia OC (Puerto Lempira) May 16, 2013
Participants at the inauguration:
Lisa Kubinski
Miguel Edgardo Martínez
James Watson
US Ambassador to Honduras
FHIS Minister
USAID Mission Director in Honduras
Inauguration of 24 de Abril OC (San Pedro Sula) June 20, 2013
Participants at the inauguration:
Gabriela Leva
Doctor Gustavo Valenzuela
Father Francisco Robles
USAID Representative in Honduras
Director of the Peace and Coexistence Office
Representative of the partner Church
Inauguration of Las Mercedes OC (La Ceiba) May 21, 2013
Participants at the inauguration:
Rosario de Arias
Gabriela Leva
José Juan castro
La Ceiba Red Cross President
USAID-DG Representative
President of the National Red Cross
Inauguration of Búfalo OC Building May 21, 2013
Inauguration of Armenia Bonito OC Building May21, 2013
Participants at the inaugurations:
James Watson
USAID Mission Director in Honduras
Gabriela Leva
USAID-DG Representative
Gunther German Von Wiese FHIS Vice-Minister
Carlos Alejandro Aguilar Mayor of La Ceiba
Mauricio Cálix
Councilman from La Ceiba Town Hall
Rosario de Arias
La Ceiba Red Cross President
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Inauguration of Las Pilas OC Building May 22, 2013
Participants at the inauguration:
Kurt Pope
José Carlos Morales
Fernando Ferrera
Gabriela Leva
Héctor Medrano
Leticia Díaz
Gunther German Von Wiese
Brad Phillips
Deputy Director USAID Mission in Honduras
FUNADEH Executive Director
FUNADEH Community Development Manager
USAID Representative in Honduras
USAID Representative in Honduras
FHIS Major Infrastructure Director
FHIS Vice-Minister
Samaritan´s Purse
Re-launch of Suazo Córdova OC June 20, 2013
In order to streamline the OC, it was re-launched with support from a partner
church, the community organization and members of the community.
As a result of the establishment of the OCs, it has been possible to provide other
benefits to the target communities since the centers are an excellent community
platform for other organizations, programs and projects, such as the following:
FUNDEIH-MASECA Alliance
During this period, equipment was delivered and the training process was initiated to
establish 30 microenterprises dedicated to making tortillas with improved ecological
stoves at the Nueva Capital OC in Tegucigalpa, and 20 micro-enterprises at the
Japón OC in Choloma.
There are plans to expand the agreement with the National Foundation for Honduran
Development (FUNDEIH, Spanish acronym) during the next six months, and establish
at least 25 microenterprises in each of the following communities where OCs are
operating:
o Las Pilas and Rio Blanquito in Choloma
o Suazo Córdova, 24 de abril and San Isidro in San Pedro Sula
o Armenia Bonito, Búfalo and San José in La Ceiba
o Estados Unidos in Tegucigalpa.
The Gildan Company
During this period, personnel from Guildan, a major textile-garments company, visited
the Éxitos de Anach OC in Choloma. As a result of the visit, the company has agreed
to construct a multiple-purpose community court, which will be built next to the OC.
Construction of the court will begin in July, and it will be formally presented to the
community at its inauguration in August
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CEPUDO
This education and development NGO recently finished building new classrooms at
the Cofradía Centro OC at a cost of US$83,000.00. The Project was inaugurated on
June 20, counting with the presence USAID Officer Ms. Gabriela Leva.
In addition, CEPUDO invited other OCs to present proposals to receive funding for
their construction projects. The construction of a new building for the San José
Chamelecón OC, the construction of a classroom and an outbuilding for the Arenales
OC, and the construction of a locale for the San Vicente OC microenterprise, was the
three projects presented to CEPUDO for funding. CEPUDO will announce its
decision about funding these projects at the end of July.
IND. 7 Percentage of at-risk youth participating in OCs, whose self-described
tendency of rejecting crime, gangs or illicit activities has increased
At the end of 2012, 521 surveys were conducted (201 youth aged 9 to 13 and 320
from 14 to 29 year olds). The second round (R) of the survey began in May, 2013,
however there were many difficulties implementing the survey. Much less than 50% of
the original youth surveyed were able to re-take the (R) survey, and a significant
number of the (R) surveys that were obtained had to be invalidated due to grave
inconsistencies with their application.
A complete analysis of the process of this experimental survey is currently being put
together by AJHs ME expert, emphasizing issues to do with the realities of the
Outreach Centers, the Coordinators and volunteers that were involved in it, and the
context of the communities and its youths. This analysis will be used in order to learn
from the experience, as many of the pitfalls and difficulties carry important lessons
which can be useful for the upcoming YSET pilot and the OC program in general.
This analysis will be included in the next Quarterly Report.
IND. 8 Percentage of youth participating in skill building who are involved in
income-generating activities as a result
The main challenge with this indicator continues to be the verification if a youth that
was benefited by the training or services offered in an OC has found employment or
is generating income from self-employment. OCs have a constant offering of
workshops and a good number of beneficiaries have been trained in trades, such as
electricians, barbers, jewelry making, etc, and many work informally. It has proved
difficult that beneficiaries report these income-generation activities, or if they obtain
employment, to OC Coordinators. On the other hand, OCs do not count with the
resources to survey former beneficiaries by phone, and Coordinators are normally
quite busy with their multiple responsibilities to carry out this additional task
effectively.
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To June 30, 2013, a total of 125 youth have been identified as involved in income
generating activities or jobs as a result of benefits or services found at OCs, although
the actual number may be much larger:
NUMBER OF
OUTREACH CENTER
YOUNG
PEOPLE WITH
INCOME
LA CEIBA
1° DE MAYO LC 3
SAN JUDAS LC 1
ARMENIA BONITO LC 8
SAN JOSÉ LC 5
CHOLOMA
LÓPEZ ARELLANO CHO 9
LA AMISTAD CHO 9
SPS
SAN JOSÉ
CHAMELECÓN SPS
21
LOS ANGELES 5
SAN ISIDRO SPS 8
SAN JUAN
CHAMELECÓN SPS
4
COFRADÍA CENTRO SPS 7
RIVERA HERNÁNDEZ,
SPS
9
PADRE CLARET 3
LAS PILAS 3
EXITOS DE ANACH 6
JAPON 10
OLIVOS VERDES 1
ARENALES 3
RIO BLANQUITO 3
DC
NUEVA CAPITAL 1
NUEVA SUYAPA 1
FLOR DEL CAMPO 1
PUERTO LEMPIRA
BROTES NUEVOS 4
TOTAL 125
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The following workshops were taught by INFOP trainers, for which beneficiaries
received certificates from that institution:
NUMBER OF
WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP
NAME
OC
NUMBER OF
PARTICIPANTS
TEGUCIGALPA
3 BARBER SHOP NUEVA CAPITAL 20
3 ELECTRICITY NUEVA CAPITAL 24
1 BARBER SHOP FLOR DEL CAMPO 16
7 TOTAL 60
LA CEIBA
1 BEAUTY SALON SAN JUDAS 10
1 BEAUTY SALON SAN JOSE 10
2 TOTAL 20
SAN PEDRO SULA
1 PIÑATA MAKING SAN JOSE
15
CHAMELECON
1 PROCESSING OF SAN ISIDRO 14
BEANS
1 DESINFECTANTS SAN ISIDRO 12
1 HYGIENE IN
SAN JUAN 07
FOOD HANDLING
2 CUTTING COFRADIA CENTRO 24
ANDTAILORING
2 BEAUTY SALON 24 DE ABRIL 30
1 PIÑATA MAKING SUAZO CORDOVA 15
1 BAKERY SUAZO CORDOVA 25
2 PIÑATA MAKING SAN VICENTE DE PAUL 20
1 FRIED FOODS SAN VICENTE DE PAUL 18
1 HYGIENE IN PADRE CLARET 16
FOOD HANDLING
1 MAKING JELLIES PADRE CLARET 16
AND
MARMALADES
15 TOTAL 212
PUERTO LEMPIRA
1 BARBER
ASLA WAPAIA 30
SHOP/BEAUTY
25 GRAND TOTAL 322
A total of 1,268 youth (29,430 hours of training) participated in workshops arranged
by OCs, in the areas of welding, cutting/sawing, beauty and barbering, piñata-making,
etc. Also 1,359 youth were benefited though homework assistance, values/virtues,
accelerated learning and entertainment (47,960 hours.)
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A total of 193 received the TAL (Labor Self-sufficiency) workshops during this period,
for a cumulative total of 493, as follows:
OUTREACH
CENTER
BENEFI-
CIARIES OF
WORK-
SHOPS IN
PRIOR
QUARTER
TAL
APRIL-
JUNE 2013
SAN PEDRO SULA 149 38
San Juan 21
Suazo Córdova 0 16
San José 23
Padre Claret 20
Cofradía Centro 24
San Isidro 24
Los Ángeles 14
San Vicente 15
Arenales 8
Morales III 22
DISTRITO CENTRAL 39 44
Flor del Campo 20
Nueva Capital 19
San Martin 19
Nueva Suyapa 16
Zapote Norte 9
CHOLOMA 112 0
López Arellano 17
Las Pilas 20
La Japón 16
La Amistad 20
Los Olivos (Chaparro) 18
Éxitos De Anach 21
LA CEIBA 43
Búfalo 30
La Melgar 13
Puerto Lempira 65
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Asla Wapaia 65
Total 300 193
Training workshops offered by FUNADEH at the OCs were:
CDA Workshop Number of
Beneficiaries
Lempira Computación 75
San Juan Asistente de Chef 25
San Isidro Belleza 28
Training offered by different institutions at the OCs:
CDA Institution Workshop Number of
Beneficiaries
La Amistad Misioneros de la Workshop on fishfarming
20
Iglesia
Congregacional
Pentecostés de EU
(included the
constructions of two
fish ponds to feed the
Padre Claret Unidad Cursillista
de la Iglesia
Católica
orphanage.)
Fine Bakery 20
Lopez Arellano USAID-Impactos Faux jewelry making 52
IT Class, OC Asla Wapaia
Electricity Workshop
OC Nueva Capital
Osman, member of Asla Wapaia
trained in electronics, generates
income by repairing appliances
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IND. 9 Number of entities that received Outreach Center methodologies
transferred by AJH
1) PNPRRS (National Prevention Program)
2) FHIS (Honduran Social Investment Fund)
3) FUNADEH
4) RED CROSS of La Ceiba
5) COMVIDA of Choloma,
6) UNAH
During this period, new methodologies such as the Virtues Project and the OC
Support Committees (Comités de Apoyo) have been introduced to the OCs. Also, the
implementation of gymnasiums as micro-enterprises is in an advanced stage of
development and will soon be rolled out in a significant number of OCs. AJH
continues to share OC methodologies with partners and has intensified its
relationship and exchanges with UNAH, which is now included in the indicator.
Furthermore AJH has started to work with World Vision, which is very interested in
learning from the OC experience and expects to also work closely with CESAL.
Below is a description of some of the methodological transfer made:
1) PNPRRS (National Prevention Program)
This quarter an agreement was signed with PNPRRS for the implementation of the
Familias Fuertes program in 3 OC communities, benefiting 10 families in each
OC/community. The communities selected were Flor del Campo, in the Central
District, Cofradía in San Pedro Sula and San José in La Ceiba. The implementation
of the Familias Fuertes program has experienced some delays. Discussions also
began with PNPRRS about the possibility of implementing, in alliance with UNFPA
and other organizations, some of the prevention campaigns executed by AJH in 2011.
2) FHIS (Honduran Social Investment Fund)
In addition to the collaboration from FHIS for equipping 6 OCs and providing
sustainability grants to another 5, AJH worked closely with the institution in the
inaugurations of the Asla Wapaia, Armenia Bonito, Búfalo, and Las Pilas OC
buildings. FHIS personnel also participated in the Volunteers Workshop that took
place in Bosques de Zamprano with the OCs of the Central District. There have been
several meetings to coordinate work with FHIS and other partners.
3) FUNADEH
During this quarter further joint planning for the Social Responsibility event with the
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Cortés took place. A grant for FUNADEH to
facilitate the transfer OC methodologies was also signed during the quarter.
Meetings were held with FUNADEH for a subsequent AJH grant that will be made
available after July 2013, to allow the transfer of AJH personnel to work at FUNADEH
and also to increase the interaction between this organization and the OCs.
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Through the Morales III OC and ProJóvenes AJH grants, FUNADEH has started work
in the Morales III OC, and is also continuing with workshops in the San Juan OC (to
train Chefs), the López Arellano OC (various trainings), and the Lepira OC (computer
training.) FUNADEH has also started providing computer maintenance support to the
OCs in the San Pedro/Choloma area. Furthermore, AJH is working with FUNADEH
to unify AJH’s TAL employability training with FUNADEH’s UTIL program, as both
programs share a similar methodology.
The following are some of the methodologies that will be developed during the next
half year:
Program to Promote Virtues:
Virtues Workshop, MDC
During this period OC coordinators and volunteers from
San Pedro Sula, Choloma, La Ceiba and Tegucigalpa
were trained in the Virtues promotion program, and work
was started to prepare a manual for the application of
the methodology in the OCs. The manual focuses on 12
virtues that are to be promoted on a monthly basis
known as “Virtues of the Month.” Likewise, a series of
posters have already been produced to complement the
methodology with a visual aid, promoting each monthly
virtue.
Finally, Miriam Canales, AJH´s Coordinator for San Pedro Sula and Choloma
received training to become an instructor of the Virtues Project methodology.
Support Committees
A pilot test of the methodology to create community level Support Committees
(“Comités de Apoyo”) for the OCs was also carried out during this period. The
process was led by the Social Work interns from the National University at the
Armenia Bonito and Búfalo OCs in La Ceiba and also at the Flor del Campo, Zapote
Norte, San Martin and Nueva Capital OCs in Tegucigalpa.
The methodology involves identifying and mapping key
actors in the community, convening meetings to present
the OC methodology, drafting the operation rules for the
committees, assisting the committees in developing action
plans and helping them organize commissions capable of
drawing community support for the OCs, among other
activities.
Support Committee, Armenia Bonito
During the next quarter, a manual about the methodology of the Support Committees
will be prepared so that the model can be replicated in the rest of the OCs.
Gymnasiums
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The idea is to implement a micro-enterprise system of
Neighborhood Gyms (“Gimnasios de Barrio”.) AJH is
developing a methodology to operate these community
gymnasiums through the OCs in Honduras. The
neighborhood gyms are expected to achieve two
objectives: (1) generate income to contribute to the longterm
financial sustainability of the OCs and (2) serve as a
draw to attract older boys who have not traditionally
participated in OC activities. It is also designed to
promote healthy lifestyles in the community by promoting
healthy diets and physical exercise.
Olivos Verdes Gym
There are two key components for the success of the OC gymnasium methodology:
1. At each OC where a neighborhood gym is established, two volunteers will be
selected to receive a two-day course; subsequently one of the two will be
selected to be certified as a Fitness Trainer, capable of designing personalized
exercise routines and nutrition plans for the gym members. The other person
who participates in the original training will also be trained in the correct use of
the machines at the gym. The selected volunteers will have to commit
themselves to approximately one year of service to the gym and will receive a
modest salary.
2. Whenever possible, the machinery and equipment for the gyms will be
purchased in local workshops and will be made from high–resistance industrial
materials to ensure that the equipment may be used for a long time.
To achieve these goals, the equipment procurement process has already begun, an
alliance has been formed with Triple A (a leader in fitness training), an OC Gym
manual is being prepared, and posters are being designed with messages from
famous athletes. The first posters have been distributed to the OCs which already
have operating gymnasiums.
New Partners
AJH has begun a series of discussions with World Vision, which is highly interested in
the OC model. The AJH COP made a number of presentations to World Vision
officers, including its national director. The talks resulted in an alliance to jointly
establish an OC in the Estados Unidos barrio of Tegucigalpa’s San Miguel
neighborhood with support from the area’s Multi-Sector Board. AJH has already
received a proposal from World Vision, which at the time of this report, has already
been processed and approved by USAID. World Vision has expressed interest in
implementing additional OCs in other barrios of the San Miguel sector, in El Progreso
and in other areas where the organization works, after evaluating this first experience
with the OC model.
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The international aid organization CESAL has also interacted with AJH during the
quarter, visiting Tegucigalpa OCs to explore possible ways to provide additional
support. Although a formal work relationship has not yet been established, CESAL is
expected to provide support to the Tegucigalpa OCs, especially in the area of
employability and job training.
IND.10. - Percentage of trained youth (former gang members and those from
restorative justice programs) involved in income-generating activities.
The reinsertion of rehabilitated gang members and juvenile offenders program with
the Tegucigalpa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIT) met and surpassed the
targets set in its grant. A total of 39 youth received support for either self-employment
through micro-entrepreneurial activities (37) or through receiving formal jobs (2), two
more than the target of 37. The total number of youth trained in the “Dreaming my Life
Challenge”, “Conflict Resolution”, “Entering the Job Market” and “My First Job”
workshops was 84, also higher than the 75 originally planned.
Training Sessions
Number
Beneficiaries
as of June 2013
Dreaming my Life
Challenge
52
Conflict Resolution 52
Entering the Job Market 39
My First Job 37
Resilience 9
Cellphone Repair
(INFOP)
20
Beneficiaries with micro-enterprises:
Beneficiary Microenterprise Kit Provided
April – June 2013
Arelis Aguilar Sales of female accessories Initial Inventory
Kristhian Carranza Motorbike repair Tools
Felipe Amado Cano Cellular phone repair Tools
Jonathan Flores Bread sales Initial Inventory
Oscar David Bed linen sales
Initial Inventory
Montano
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Jonathan Aguirre Cellular phone repair Tools
Harold Medina Grain sales Initial Inventory
Daniel Ortega Sale of articles for the home Initial Inventory
Edson Alvarado Soldering Welding Machine and
other Related Tools
Christopher Ramos Wholesale of sweets and other Initial Inventory
articles
Jesús Lanza Hamburger sales Initial Inventory
Álvaro Romero Sale of dairyproducts Initial Inventory
Oscar Ruiz Sale of cellular phone accessories Initial Inventory
Jose Villalta Meat sales Initial Inventory
Edgar Ayestas Sale of dairy products Initial Inventory
Brayan Vargas Soldering and painting Welding Machine and
other Related Tools
Mauricio ventura Home delivery (food) Tools
Gerson Ortiz Repair of mini/blinds and other Tools
José Enrique Barber shop
Tools
Cacho
Edgardo palma Sales of cellular phone accessories Initial Inventory
January –March 2013
Felix Valle Sale of School Supplies Initial Inventory
Juan Martínez Sale of Women’s Accessories and Initial Inventory
Items
Oscar Valle Sale of Fried Chicken and other Food Inputs
Skarleth Galindo Sale of Men’s and Women’s Initial Inventory
Undergarments and Different
Accessories.
Meicke Bustillo Sale of Hats, Earrings and Different Initial Inventory
Accessories
Soldering
Julio Montiel y
Welding Machine and
Carlos Flores
other Related Tools
Junior Escobar Soldering Welding Machine and
Tools for Car Body
Work
Edith Gonzales Beauty Salon Accessories for Beauty
Salon
Edwin Mejia Painting Paint and Tools
Jonathan Mejía Sale of Used Clothing Initial Inventory
October – December 2012
Jairo Joel Montoya Sale of shoes Initial Inventory
Jeffrey Flores Sale of tires and Cars accessories Initial Inventory
Ever Aguilar, Jaime
Gomez y Katherin
Sale of School Supplies
Initial Inventory
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Zelaya
Keidy Gonzalez Sale of Clothing Initial Inventory
Beneficiaries with job opportunities:
Beneficiaries
Heidy Matute
Wilfredo Martínez
Employment
Product promoter for a company
that is a member of the Chamber
of Commerce (employed since
January)
Construction Assistant (employed
since March)
Entering the Job Market Workshop
Ever and Jaime at their school supply
Micro-enterprise.
VIII.
CHALLENGES
The beginning of the next quarter will be a very busy time for the Grants
section because all the proposals will have to be processed shortly after the
approval of the amendment increasing AJH´s funding for July-December 2013.
This issue has been discussed with AJH’s front office and priorities have been
set to address this issue.
Successfully transitioning the technical assistance and support that OCs
receives from AJH to FUNADEH and Red Cross will present many challenges.
In order for FUNADEH and Red Cross to assume a greater role in this support,
a framework of trust among partners and coordinators will need to be
established.
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Implementing dynamic and innovative prevention services at the OCs to reach
an even greater number of beneficiaries remains a constant challenge.
IX.
NEXT STEPS
Early in the next quarter, prepare and submit OC grant proposals to USAID for
additional funding so that all 37 OCs currently operating under AJH´s guidance
can implement their plans to achieve sustainability beyond December 2013.
Continue to work with FUNADEH and other partners to organize the Social
Responsibility and the Prevention of Violence events at the Chamber of
Commerce and Industry of Cortés and the Municipality of Choloma. AJH will
also start planning a similar event at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
of Tegucigalpa.
Early in the next quarter, work with FUNADEH and the Honduran Red Cross in
the development and submission of grant proposals that will allow the
transferring of the OC methodology to them, while simultaneously transitioning
into a coordinating role for the OC networks in San Pedro Sula and Choloma in
the case of FUNADEH, and in La Ceiba in the case of the Red Cross.
Early in the next quarter, develop and submit a grant proposal for the
Tegucigalpa Chamber of Commerce in order for them to continue
implementing their insertion project.
Early in the next quarter, prepare and submit grant proposal to strengthen and
consolidate the Youth against Violence Honduras (JCVH) as an organization
that can become a major player in raising awareness and promoting civic
participation in youth prevention activities in Honduras.
Continue to assist JCVH in publishing their legal status as an NGO in La
Gazeta, which is a requisite to open bank accounts and operate.
Organize a meeting between the AJH team and partners (FHIS, Red Cross
and FUNADEH) to share information about AJH’s plans for the next six months
and at the same time draft a joint action plan.
Discuss possible joint activities in the MCD OCs with CESAL.
Implement the Estados Unidos OC with World Vision.
Finalize the Barrio Gyms micro-enterprise template and Manual.
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Establish the target number beneficiaries of the “Dreaming My Life Challenge”
for modules #1 and #2 so that the correct number of workbooks can be printed.
Organize the inaugurations of the Sandoval Sorto, Concepción and Estados
Unidos OCs.
Organize with FHIS the inauguration of the new building of the Los Angeles
OC.
Continue to work with FHIS so that they complete the equipping of 5 OCs.
Continue to work with FHIS so that they disburse the $500/month contribution
for the sustainability of the 6 OCs that were selected to receive this benefit.
Conclude the Systematization process of the OCs in Honduras.
Start the joint planning and program design for AJH 4.0 (activities from January
2014 onwards) with AJH’s USAID AOR.
Begin drafting the Outreach Center Manual and sub-manuals that will be a part
of it.
X. LESSONS LEARNED
During this period several OC exchange visits took place between San Pedro
Sula and Choloma OCs, organized by AJH. This allowed visitors from OCs
from the two cities to take note of the strengths and weaknesses of other OCs.
The visits proved to be motivational and educational for the participants, with
them taking notes specifically on volunteer management strategies and microenterprise
management, to name a few. This practice should be encouraged
and repeated in the next quarter.
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