Environmental
The efforts of Art For Humanity result in less poverty, less crime, fewer divided families and a better environment. For each of these efforts, volunteers are needed.
Projects At Home
Many of the things we collect and send to Honduras are things that would have gone into the landfill. We have shipped hundreds of microwaves, window AC, beds, etc. all of which were headed to the landfill. Most of the shoes we collect, would have gone to a landfill. Local County governments gives us thousands of gallons of paint that would otherwise go into a landfill. The efforts of Art For Humanity not only help the poor, they also help the environment.
Projects In Honduras
We are developing another new environmental project which will provide very interesting volunteer opportunities.
Work Hard, Experience a New Culture, Make a Difference!
The organic farm and English speaking college is located in some of the highest peaks in Honduras. Due to its rugged geography, lack of development, and relatively low population density, this is an area that has conserved much of this precious bionetwork. Along with the usual tropical vegetation, travelers discover a diverse variety of animals, birds, butterflies and insects live in this magnificent area, along with an amazing array of orchids, other bromeliads and a profusion of wildflowers.
Here, campesino communities toil to wrest a living from the mountainous terrain. This is mountainous farm country. The people are kind, hard-working, proud of their way of life and proud of their land.
Would you like to get to know the campesino culture and help at the college or organic farm while helping to protect this extraordinary environment? You can stay with us at the college, experiencing first-hand the customs, food and lifestyle of a mountain village in Honduras. You could teach a few hours or a few weeks. Or, you could spend the day helping on the organic farm or developing meditation centers, latrines and picnic tables, and trailheads. You may be building trails or campsites; you may be working on a reforestation project or initiating flora and fauna inventories.
Although the work is demanding, the rewards are worthwhile. Imagine seeing many different species of butterflies while clearing underbrush with your machete. Imagine discovering a rare species hidden on the shady side of jungle tree. Imagine uncovering Mayan artifacts in a hitherto unknown cave. Imagine forming new friendships, discovering a new culture, making a difference.