Humana People to People Belize Reinforces NGO-Government Partnership with New MOUs

Today, Humana People to People Belize, a local NGO, reinforced its relationship with the Government of Belize and three civil society organizations (CSOs) to continue its work in the west and south. Under its’ Preparing Local CSOs to Improve their Ability to Facilitate an Enabling Environment for Training and Service Delivery (Plants Project), the organization established seven community hubs country-wide. To ensure the buildings are well-kept and managed this morning, the NGO signed two memorandums of understanding with the Department of Youth Services and the Ministry of Agriculture. Additionally, Humana issued grants to the tune of 22 thousand dollars to Citizens for Good Governance, Southern Emergency Services, and the Toledo Mayan Women’s Council. Project Manager, Derick Cal, spoke about the project and how it seeks to support vulnerable populations and marginalized groups.

Minister of Youth, Sports, and Transport, Rodwell Ferguson, commended the NGO and highlighted the benefits of working together to improve the lives of people living in rural communities. 

The event was held in the City of Belmopan and made possible through funding from the European Union.