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Photo: Outreach Centers Partners and Coordinators Meeting (Photo: Emanuel Rodriguez/AJH-USAID)
Cooperative Agreement No. AID-522-A-12-00001
January 2014
This report was produced for review by the United States Agency International Development.
It was prepared by Creative Associates International Inc.
ALIANZA JOVEN HONDURAS - USAID
QUARTERLY REPORT OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2013
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Tabla de contenido
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................... 3
I. RESUMEN EJECUTIVO ................................................................................................ 7
II. ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES ........................................................................................ 11
III. GRANTS AND ALLIANCES ........................................................................................ 12
IV. INDICATORS AND RESULTS .................................................................................... 12
SO: STRONG AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES FOSTERED THAT CAN WITHSTAND THE
PRESSURES OF CRIME AND VIOLENCE ........................................................................... 15
IR: LOCAL RESPONSE TO SECURITY THREATS IMPROVED .......................................... 15
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 .............................................................................................................................. 15
IND. 2 Number of violence prevention initiatives promoted by JCVH that have been
approved by the Honduran Government ............................................................................ 15
IND. 3 Number of activities carried out by JCVH to promote violence prevention .......... 15
IND. 4 Percentage of Established Outreach Centers that will be sustainable in
accordance with benchmarks of the Strengthened OC Model .......................................... 20
IND. 7 Percentage of at-risk youth participating in OCs, whose self-described tendency
of rejecting crime, gangs or illicit activities has increased ............................................... 34
IND. 8 Percentage of youth participating in skill building who are involved in income-
generating activities as a result .......................................................................................... 34
IND.10. - Percentage of trained youth (former gang members and those from restorative
justice programs) involved in income-generating activities. ............................................ 37
VIII. PROPONTE PROGRAM ............................................................................................. 42
IX. CHALLENGES ............................................................................................................ 45
X. NEXT STEPS .............................................................................................................. 45
XI. LESSONS LEARNED ................................................................................................. 46
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Quarterly Report covers the activities carried out by the Youth Alliance Honduras-USAID (AJH) program (known as Alianza Joven Honduras-USAID in Spanish), Cooperative Agreement No. AID-522-A-12-00001 implemented by Creative Associates International, Inc., during the period from October 1 through December 31, 2013, that contributes to the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) Goal: Strong and resilient communities resist and prevent crime and violence. This quarter AJH focused its efforts in the qualitative development of the Outreach Centers (OCs), the opening of two new OCs and the promotion and development of key alliances with private sector and public institutions. In addition, with the assistance and encouragement of AJH the Youth Movement against Violence implemented significant activities and achieved major milestones in their development. AJH achieved the following results and carried out the following key activities: Outreach Centers:
1. 89% of all OCs in the network (32 OCs) were reported as operating at a satisfactory level of sustainability. Eight percent (3 OCs), were reported as operating at an intermediate level, because some components of the OCs were either inactive or with low levels of activity. Three percent (3%), representing only one OC (Japón), was reported as operating at a low level because it was temporarily closed due to increased gang activity in the community.
2. Since most of the OCs are operating at satisfactory levels, AJH-USAID developed the “5 Star OC” system, in order to improve the quality of services in every OC. The new management system carefully assesses the primary methodological, administrative, financial, and M&E aspects of each OC. Preliminary tests of this certification were conducted in some OCs, completing the first quality audit at Rio Blanquito OC, which earned a score of 88 points and therefore was accredited with the“5 Star OC”certification.
3. In December AJH-USAID successfully held for the second consecutive year the National Meeting of Partners and Coordinators. The attendees were able to share experiences and transfer knowledge and methodologies. The event’s objective is to continue to motivate the partners and coordinators to improve the OCs. Excellent evaluations were received from the 92 participants.
4. Strengthening the volunteer component is considered one of the key elements
to ensure the sustainability of the OCs; for this reason, during this period AJH-USAID conducted the Second Regional Meeting of Volunteers in San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba and the Central District. This forum allowed for the training of volunteers and strengthening of OC methodologies while simultaneously thanking the volunteers for their hard work with the OCs.
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The “Gymnasium For My Neighborhood” project is a key AJH strategy for the sustainability and gender balance of the OCs. The first four gyms were inaugurated in December. The inaugurations were well-received in the communities, with community members participating in free aerobic routines led by OC gym instructors trained by Triple A.
AJH-USAID processed and submitted a grant proposal to USAID for the creation of a new microenterprise (a mini gym), to help support the Nueva Capital Outreach Center.
The OC῾s Systematization Process experience concluded in December. The final document was received, highlighting the impact of the OCs both at the youth and community levels. The document also provides the lessons learned (both positive and aspects to improve), and the challenges still faced in the implementation processes. The systematization is to be proofed and printed to be delivered to USAID early next quarter.
Public and Private Alliances:
In October, the last AJH-USAID Corporate Social Responsibility event of the year took place in Tegucigalpa. The event was carried out in alliance with Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tegucigalpa (CCIT), which counted with the presence of U.S. Ambassador Lisa Kubiske, who spoke about violence prevention. More than 100 entrepreneurs and managers of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) firms attended this event. The event had the following focus:
1. Promote an increased involvement from the private sector in prevention initiatives.
2. Promote OC sponsorship packages and showcase CCIT´s Insertion Program supported by AJH-USAID.
President-elect Juan Orlando Hernández made, though its Transition team, a public media release requesting the National Defense Council to approve the disbursement of Security Tax funds to the Outreach Centers program, as proposed by AJH-USAID. Additionally, a meeting was held with Attorney Ana Garcia Hernandez (at her request), to plan future joint AJH-USAID activities with the Office of the First Lady.
Support to the social movement “Say Yes to Life” continued. This budding social movement involves an important cross section of Honduran professionals who have received the endorsement of their professional associations. This group has an enormous potential to move Honduran society to oppose violence, crime and drug-trafficking, and promote violence prevention nationwide.
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During this period, meetings with FUNADEH and the Red Cross continued being held to discuss possible grants to strengthen them as legacy partners.
In October, a Christmas toy drive campaign proposal was presented to Lady Lee Foundation. This campaign was approved and launched in December, and obtained 2,020 toys for the Outreach Centers, which will be distributed in January.
AJH continued to advocate with OABI (Office of Impounded Assets) for the donation of gym equipment and other support to the Program and to the Youth Movement against Violence, resulting in the following:
1. Discussions about using OABI funding for the construction and equipment of six “My Neighborhood Gymnasiums,” partnering with FHIS. Arrangements were made with the Deputy Director of FHIS, who sent an engineer to survey the OCs where the gyms will be installed. This grant has a leverage potential of up to USD$90,000. ($15,000 per OC.)
2. Rent-free use of one 2003 Toyota Prado donated by OABI to the Youth Movement against Violence as part of the agreement between OABI and AJH-USAID. Another vehicle to directly support AJH was also agreed.
AJH-USAID initiated talks with UNICEF about the possible implementation of a joint project to support the Justice System in achieving Reforms to the Childhood and Adolescent Code.
Youth Movement against Violence:
During this period, Youth Against Violence Honduras (JCVH) advocated for democracy by supporting the electoral process. JCVH was the only youth organization that promoted that policy agendas on violence prevention from presidential and mayoral candidates were compared. Some highlights include:
1. Successful nationally broadcast of the Presidential Forum: “Violence Prevention Proposals,” where JCVH interviewed all presidential candidates of Honduras, except one who sent the Vice-Presidential candidate.
2. Helped organize and participated in Forums with the mayoral candidates of Choloma, San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba and El Progreso. As a result, the candidates committed to consider JCVH proposals in both their campaigns and future actions.
3. JCVH were invited by both The National Democratic Institute (DNI) and the International Republican Institute (IRI) to participate in Forums to promote political debate.
JCVH launched two important campaign efforts in December:
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1. “Come Back to the Table” Campaign, featuring three families from the Zapote Norte, Tres de Mayo and Villanueva communities of the Central District. The key objective of this campaign is to promote awareness and encourage better communication within the families who live in vulnerable areas.
2. “Ambassadors of Prevention” Campaign, which poses as a promising initiative to strengthen JCVH῾s objectives in their youth advocacy plans.
JCVH received its first disbursement from KNH to finance their activities as well as a donation of a vehicle and office equipment from OABI, as mentioned above.
Secondary Prevention (YSET/FM PILOT)
The Implementation of the Secondary Prevention Model Pilot Based on the Family Model (FM) Pilot started this period, beginning with the preparation of the proposal itself and its graphic line design. The search, recruitment, assessment and selection of 9 Family Counselors, who will work throughout the duration of the Pilot Program was also accomplished. For its implementation at the community level, this pilot program has been named "Programa de Prevención y Oportunidades Trabajando para el Entendimiento Familiar” (Prevention and Opportunities for Family Understanding Program) or “PROPONTE."
In early November, Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles Mr. Guillermo Cespedes and Los Angeles Gang Reduction Youth Development (GRYD) staff conducted a week-long pivotal training on the Family Model. Throughout the week, the family counselors acquainted themselves with the methodological aspects of the PROPONTE Program. The field implementation started with this training by conducting the first YSET interviews to 11 youth referred from the San Martin neighborhood. Some of these youth family members were also interviewed.
In late December, PROPONTE had initiated actions in 3 communities of the Central District; San Martin, Estados Unidos and Flor del Campo.42 YSET interviews were conducted, yielding 15 eligible participants (35%). Two participants were not eligible, as they fit the tertiary prevention category.
After discussing with several Universities and faculty, an agreement was reached with the National Autonomous University (UNAH-MLATS) to grade and evaluate the YSET interviews.
Leverage This quarter, AJH raised US$517,491.42 in leverage. This brings the cumulative amount of leverage obtained by the program from January 1, 2012 to December 30, 2013 to US$2,931,702.00 and puts AJH above the 1:1 target, as total project
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expenditures in the same period were $2, 856,189.00(See Annex I: Financial and Leverage Information). Program Exposure During this quarter, the AJH-USAID program generated ample TV, radio and press coverage. Including TV coverage of JCVH, there were 22 TV and 16 radio appereances, as well as 7 publications in print media and 3 in Digital Media. (See Annex II: Media Coverage).
I. RESUMEN EJECUTIVO
Este reporte trimestral describe las actividades realizadas por Alianza Joven Honduras (AJH) – USAID, bajo el Acuerdo Cooperativo No. AID-522-A-12-00001 implementado por Creative Associates International, Inc., durante el periodo desde octubre 1 hasta diciembre 31, 2013, que contribuyen a la Meta: Comunidades Fuertes y resilentes resisten y previenen el crimen y la violencia parte de la Iniciativa Regional de Seguridad para América Central (en inglés Central America Regional Security Initiative - CARSI). AJH-USAID centró sus esfuerzos en el desarrollo cualitativo de los Centros de Alcance (CDAs), la apertura de dos nuevos CDAs y la promoción y el desarrollo de alianzas claves con el sector privado e instituciones públicas. A su vez, el Movimiento de Jóvenes contra la Violencia implementó actividades significativas este periodo y logró alcanzar metas de desarrollo importantes. Centros de Alcance:
En este periodo se realizó la inauguración de dos CDAs. El CDA Estados Unidos, el 2 de octubre, el cual contó con la presencia de la Embajadora de Estados Unidos de América en Honduras Lisa Kubiske y el Director de USAID James Watson. El 5 de diciembre fue la apertura del CDA Concepción en Choloma, con la presencia del Alcalde Municipal Leopoldo Crivelli y el Sub Director de USAID Kurt Pope.
Un 89% del total de los CDAs en la red (32 CDAs) reportaron haber operado en un nivel de sostenibilidad satisfactorio. El 8% (3CDAs) reportaron haber operado en un nivel intermedio, debido a que alguno de sus componentes estaban inactivos o con bajos niveles de actividad. El 3%, que representa un sólo CDA (Japón) se reportó operando a un nivel bajo debido a cierre temporal producto del incremento de la actividad pandilleril en la comunidad.
Dado a que la mayoría de los CDAs se encuentran operando a niveles satisfactorios, AJH-USAID desarrolló el sistema de certificación "CDA 5 Estrellas" para mejorar aún más la calidad de los servicios en todos los CDAs. Este nuevo sistema de gestión de calidad evalúa cuidadosamente los aspectos
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metodológicos, administrativos, financieros y de monitoreo y evaluación, de cada CDA.
En el mes de diciembre AJH-USAID celebró con éxito por segundo año consecutivo el Encuentro Nacional de Socios y Coordinadores. Los asistentes compartieron experiencias, conocimientos y metodologías de transferencia. Esta iniciativa sirve para motivar una mejora continua de los CDAs por parte de los socios y coordinadores. Se recibieron excelentes reseñas del evento por parte de los 92 asistentes.
El fortalecimiento del voluntariado es uno de los elementos más importantes para garantizar la sostenibilidad de los CDAs, por esta razón, durante este período AJH-USAID llevó a cabo el segundo Encuentro Regional de Voluntarios en San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba y en el Distrito Central. Este espacio sirvió para capacitar a los voluntarios a la vez que se fortalecieron las metodologías de los CDAs, y se retribuyó a los voluntarios por su gran trabajo con los CDAs.
El Proyecto "Gimnasio Por Mi Barrio" es una de las principales estrategias utilizadas por AJH para asegurar la sostenibilidad y el equilibrio de género en los CDAs. Los primeros 4 gimnasios fueron inaugurados en diciembre, los cuales han tenido una gran aceptación en las comunidades. Los miembros de la comunidad han participado en las rutinas aeróbicas gratuitas llevadas a cabo por los instructores de los gimnasios de los CDAs entrenados por Triple A.
AJH-USAID procesó y presentó una propuesta de donación a USAID para la creación de una nueva microempresa (un mini gimnasio), para apoyar la sostenibilidad económica del CDA de Nueva Capital
En el mes de diciembre se concluyó proceso de sistematización de la experiencia de los CDAs, recibiendo el documento final el cual destaca el impacto de los CDAs tanto a nivel comunitario como en los jóvenes, aspectos favorecedores y desfavorecedores de la experiencia, y retos que aún se enfrentan en la implementación.
Alianzas Públicas y Privadas: En octubre, se realizó el último evento de Responsabilidad Social Corporativa (RSC) del año llevado a cabo en Tegucigalpa en alianza con la Cámara de Comercio e Industria de Tegucigalpa (CCIT), y contó con la presencia de la Embajadora de los Estados Unidos de América Lisa Kubiske, quien disertó sobre la prevención de la violencia. Más de 100 empresarios y directivos de la RSC asistieron a este evento. Las actividades que se destacaron en este fueron:
1. Promover una mayor participación del sector privado en iniciativas de prevención.
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2. Promover los Paquetes de Patrocinio de los CDAs y el Programa de Inserción de la CCIT apoyado por AJH-USAID.
El Presidente Electo Juan Orlando Hernández, giró un comunicado en los medios de comunicación dirigido al Consejo Nacional de Defensa y Seguridad, donde solicitó que se hiciera efectivo los desembolsos para el programa de Centros de Alcance, según la propuesta presentada por AJH-USAID. Asimismo, a solicitud de la Abogada Ana García de Hernández, Esposa del Presidente Electo, se sostuvo una reunión para revisar agendas para el 2014 y coordinar acciones con la oficina de la Primera Dama.
El proceso de asesoramiento para el movimiento social "Di sí a la vida" continuó este periodo. Este movimiento social involucra un importante cruce de profesionales Hondureños que han recibido el respaldo de sus colegios profesionales. Este grupo tiene un enorme potencial para mover a la sociedad Hondureña para oponerse a la violencia, la delincuencia y el narco-tráfico y promover la prevención de la violencia en todo el país.
En este período, se sostuvieron reuniones con FUNADEH y la Cruz Roja con el fin de examinar las posibles donaciones y para fortalecerlos como socios estratégicos durante el 2014.
En octubre, se realizó la propuesta de campaña de Navidad a la Fundación Lady Lee, la cual consistió en la donación y recolecta de juguetes. Esta campaña fue aprobada y puesta en marcha en diciembre, los juguetes recolectados serán entregados a los Cedas en el mes de enero. Adicionalmente, Lady Lee realizó la donación de los rincones de lectura para 6 CDAs.
AJH continuó abogando con la OABI (Oficina de Activos incautados) para la donación de un equipo de gimnasio y otro tipo de apoyo para el Programa y el Movimiento de Jóvenes Contra la Violencia, lo que resultó en lo siguiente: 1. Se realizaron gestiones con OABI para la donación de la construcción y
equipamiento de 6 Gimnasios por mi Barrio con fondos que OABI ha donado al FHIS. En este periodo se realizó reconocimiento y toma de medidas a los CDA donde posiblemente se instalaran estos gimnasios. Esta donación tiene un potencial de hasta US$90.000 en leverage. (US$15.000 dólares por CDA.)
2. OABI hizo efectivo el traspaso del Vehículo Toyota Prado 2003 a la asociación Jóvenes Contra la violencia, que se solicitó como parte de las gestiones entre esta institución, además se acordó la donación de un vehículo adicional para apoyar directamente AJH.
AJH-USAID inició conversaciones con UNICEF sobre la posible implementación de un proyecto conjunto para apoyar las reformas del Código de la Niñez y Adolescencia.
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Movimiento Jóvenes Contra la Violencia (JCVH)
Durante este período, Jóvenes contra la Violencia Honduras (JCVH) realizó labor de incidencia por la democracia, mediante su apoyo al proceso electoral. JCVH fue la única organización juvenil que discutió sobre la política de los programas para la prevención de la violencia con los candidatos a la presidencia y las alcaldías de San Pedro Sula, Choloma, La Ceiba y El Progreso. Se destacan las actividades siguientes: 1. La transmisión a nivel nacional del Video Foro Presidencial: "Propuestas de
Prevención de la Violencia", donde JCVH entrevistó a todos los candidatos presidenciales de Honduras.
2. "Foro: Pacto con candidatos y candidatas a Alcaldes", realizado con los candidatos a alcalde de Choloma, San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba y El Progreso. Como resultado, los candidatos se comprometieron a apoyar a las propuestas de JCVH tanto en sus campañas y como en su acciones futuras.
3. JCVH participó en foros para promover el debate político invitado por el Instituto Democrático Nacional (DNI) y el Instituto Republicano Internacional (IRI).
JCVH puso en marcha dos importantes acciones en diciembre : 1. La Campaña “Volvamos a la Mesa”. El objetivo principal de esta campaña
es promover el conocimiento y fomentar una mejor comunicación dentro de las familias que viven en zonas vulnerables.
2. Los Embajadores de la Prevención, la cual es una iniciativa muy prometedora para fortalecer los objetivos de JCVH en sus planes de defensa de la juventud.
JCVH recibió el primer desembolso de KNH para financiar sus actividades, así como una donación de OABI de equipo de oficina y de un vehículo, como se mencionó anteriormente.
Prevención Secundaria, Programa Piloto YSET/FM
En este periodo se inició la ejecución del Programa Piloto del Modelo de Prevención basado en la Familia, iniciando con la elaboración de la propuesta del mismo, la determinación del nombre que llevaría el programa y el diseño de su línea gráfica. Para su ejecución en las comunidades, este programa piloto, se ha denominado “Programa de Prevención y Oportunidades Trabajando para el Entendimiento Familiar, PROPONTE”.
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A inicios de noviembre, durante una semana se llevó a cabo la capacitación central, por parte del Vice-Alcalde de Los Ángeles, Sr. Guillermo Céspedes y personal del GRYD, en el cual los consejeros familiares conocieron los aspectos metodológicos del programa Proponte, y se dio por iniciada la aplicación en el campo, realizando las primeras entrevistas YSET a 11 jóvenes remitidos de la colonia San Martín y también se entrevistó a algunas familias de estos.
A finales de diciembre, el Programa Proponte había iniciado acciones en 3 comunidades de Distrito Central, San Martin, Estados Unidos y Flor del Campo, teniendo los siguientes resultados:
1. Se realizaron 42 entrevistas YSET, las que arrojaron 15 participantes
elegibles (35%), para iniciar proceso de trabajo familiar y 2 participantes remitidos a prevención terciaria.
2. Se definió acuerdo con la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras para la digitación y análisis de las entrevistas YSET.
Leverage Durante este trimestre, AJH-USAID recaudó US$517,491.42 en leverage. Esta cifra lleva el total acumulado de leverage obtenido por el programa desde el 1 de octubre de 2013 hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2013 a la cantidad de US$2, 931,702.00, poniendo a AJH por encima de la meta de 1:1, dado que el total de los gastos del proyecto para el mismo periodo fue de $2, 856,189.00. (Ver Anexo I: Información Financiera y de leverage.) Cobertura del Programa en los Medios
Durante este trimestre, el Programa AJH – USAID recibió una amplia cobertura en televisión, radio y de prensa. Incluyendo la cobertura de Jóvenes contra la Violencia, hubo 22 apariciones en medios televisivos, 16 apariciones en programas radiales, 7 espacios en medios escritos y 3 espacios en medios digitales. (Ver Anexo II: Cobertura en Medios.)
II. ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES
In October, the safety advisor for Creative Associates International, Jamie Helfer, visited the premises of the Tegucigalpa office. She met with the entire staff to share recommendations about safety aspects both for the office installations and for staff visits to the communities.
Acquisition of equipment for ‟My Neighborhood Gym”
In November, the search and selection process for the new AJH-USAID offices began and an optimal facility was located and rented beginning January 2014.
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In December, the Donations and Alliances Coordinator resigned and left to work
at USAID´s Economic Growth Office. As a result, AJH began a search and selection process for his replacement.
In December, the search and selection process for an M&E assistant also
began. A consultant that will temporarily support the M&E unit was hired for a period of three months.
The Terms of Reference for hiring a consultant or consulting firm with
experience in developing computer systems/data bases (for the PROPONTE Pilot Program and for the OCs) was published.
III. GRANTS AND ALLIANCES
IV. INDICATORS AND RESULTS
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AJH USAID Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
Indicator
Baseline
EOPS
Targets
Through December
2013
Evaluation of Results
This SO: Strong and resilient communities fostered that can withstand the pressures of crime and violence
IR: Local response to security threats improved
IND. 1 IND. 1Approval 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
0 1
1
Achieved
Reforms of Title III of the Childhood and Adolescence Code were approved and published in the official publication of the Government of Honduras, La Gazeta, on September 6, 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 by JCVH, was approved by the Executive in February 2013, and the Reform to the Childhood and Adolescence Code was passed by the Honduran Congress on May 29, 2013. JCVH continues to advocate for a law that regulates the possession and registry of firearms as well as for the “Law of First Employment,” which would lower the barriers for youth employment in the country.
IND. 3 Number of activities realized by JCVH to promote
the violence prevention
6 8 16 Exceeded expectation
In the previous quarter, JCVH successfully implemented 13 activities. Three additional activities were accomplished
this quarter: 1) A Presidential Forum (“Violence Prevention Proposals”), 2) Mayoral Forums with the Candidates from
the cities of La Ceiba, Choloma, El Progreso and San Pedro Sula, 3) the “Volvamos a la Mesa” campaign.
IND. 4 IND. 4Percentage of Established Outreach Centers that will be
sustainable in accordance with benchmarks of the Strengthened OC Model
0 75% (30/40
distributed: 19/25 of the old OCs and 9/15 of
the new OCs)
98% (39/40
distributed: 22/24of the old OCs and 16/16 of the
new OCs
Exceeded expectation
Of the 36 existing OCs presently in the network, one (the Japon OC) went down one level in the category of
sustainability because it was temporarily closed after an increased incidence of violence in the community. The rest
of the OCs are considered sustainable, with three OCs classified as “intermediate” because some components are
still not operational. These components will be strengthened under the new “Five Star OC” evaluation system.
IND. 5 IND. 5Number of Civil Society Organizations receiving USG assistance in security/prevention sector oversight and advocacy
0 5
6 Exceeded expectation
This indicator was achieved in 2012 with AJH-USAID 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
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V. RESULTS AND ACTIVITIES THIS QUARTER
Calle (Street Missionaries), 5) Red Cross of La Ceiba 6) Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tegucigalpa. The assistance is ongoing in five of the cases.
IND. 6 IND. 6Number of at-risk youth benefiting from OCs
10,077 12,000 18,349 Exceeded expectation
To date there are 18,349 members registered in OCs (F: 9,954M: 8,395.) In this quarter, 1,240 new youth were trained in the two Dreaming My Life Challenge (DSMV) modules (Life Plans and Conflict Resolution) for a total 4,219 youth trained in DSMV.
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 this experimental survey began in May 2013, however there were many difficulties implementing the survey. Fewer than 50% of the youth surveyed in 2012 could be surveyed again and there were many technical complications in the application of the R survey, thus rendering the sample as unrepresentative.
IND. 8 IND. 8 Percentage of youth participating in skills building who are involved in income-generating activities as a result
0 15% (300/2000
youths)
9% (180/2000
youths)
Below
Expectation
At least 180 youth trained in the OCs by INFOP, FUNADEH and OC volunteers have been recorded as working or currently involved in income-producing activities. During this quarter, 157 members received training from INFOP, for 1,105 members trained by this institution. Youth trained by FUNADEH in this quarter were 251 for a total of 463 members benefited by this organization. Red Cross trained 115 youth, and 39 youth were granted technical scholarships by Gildan. In this quarter also a total of 588 members benefited from other training offered through the OCs (a total of 16,463 training hours.)Technical problems in registering youth as already working or generating income continue, and there is a considerable sub-registry that AJH continues to try to address.
IND. 9 IND. 9Number of entities that received Outreach Center methodologies transferred by AJH-USAID
0 5 8 Achieved
The entities to which the OC methodologies were transferred are: 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, 7) World Vision, 8) CESAL. Transfer is ongoing in all cases.
IND. 10 IND.10. - Percentage of youth (former gang members and from restorative justice programs) trained in income-generating activities.
49% (37/75) Youth
28 112
Exceeded expectation
Up to the last quarter 49 youth had received income generation, 47 of those through self-employment and 2 with jobs. During this period, 63 additional youths received employment kits, 10 through the AJH-USAID grant and 53 through PNPRRS-UNICEF complementary grant.
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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 Childhood and Adolescence Code by the end of the program in June 2013 Reforms to the Childhood and Adolescent Code were voted upon and approved by the National Congress in the first quarter of 2013, the results of which were published in the official national newspaper, La Gazeta, on September 6, 2013. AJH-USAID initiated talks with UNICEF about the possible implementation of a joint project to support the Justice System in achieving the reforms mentioned above. This would be accomplished through an AJH-USAID grant and UNICEF´s own resources. IND. 2 Number of violence prevention initiatives promoted by JCVH that have been approved by the Honduran Government Two of the initiatives promoted by JCVH were approved during 2013: the National Prevention Policy, which was advocated for by JCVH and approved by the Executive Office in February 2013, and reforms to the Childhood and Adolescence Code, which was passed by the Honduran Congress on May 29, 2013. JCVH will continue to advocate for the approval of the Firearms Control and
Registration Law and the “My First Job law” in 2014.
IND. 3 Number of activities carried out by JCVH to promote violence prevention
Presidential Forum: “Violence Prevention Proposals” In the months of October and November a video-forum with presidential candidates of Honduras was completed; JCVH interviewed eight of the nine candidates as well as the vice presidential candidate of the Libre Party. JCVH received assistance editing the video-forum from several local channels, as well as a symbolic payment from Hablemos Claro News. The Video-forum transmission was broadcasted on national channel (Channel 8) on November 11 in primetime (9-10 pm), and was retransmitted four more times, three of which were on the same schedule. Other networks like TEN TV (Channel 10) and Suyapa TV (Channel 48) also retransmitted the Video-forum, as well as other local channels like Atlantida TV (La Ceiba City) and Victoria TV (El Progreso).
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To carry out this activity, JCVH received the assistance from the Deputy-Director of AJH-USAD, who has experience with television production, and was able to assist creating the content of the program as well as its presentation. The Public Policy Official also collaborated with contacts and appointments with the candidates. JCVH was the only youth organization that compared the proposed agendas on violence prevention and youth of the presidential and some mayoral candidates. The International Republican Institute (IRI) congratulated JCVH´s initiative and the program received many positive reviews on social networks.
Forum Covenants with Mayoral Candidates To continue with advocacy actions in the electoral process, JCVH proposed to carry out a forum in the municipalities where JCVH has representation (Choloma, San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba and El Progreso) with mayoral candidates to present their agendas on violence prevention and youth-related affairs. In Choloma and La Ceiba local organizations had already organized mayoral forums;
therefore, instead of duplicating efforts, JCVH collaborated with the local groups and participated at these Forums. In Progreso, JCVH organized and successfully broadcasted the mayoral forum and in San Pedro Sula, JCVH held a luncheon event with mayorship candidates instead. The dates of the events were:
November 06, 2013: San Pedro Sula, Choloma and La Ceiba November 07, 2013: El Progreso For these activities, JCVH utilized AJH-USAID´s institutional alliances, such as: FUNADEH, CONVIDA, UNICEF, Red Cross-La Ceiba, the CMPV, and La Ceiba for All. Furthermore, they also had the support of the Deputy-Director of AJH-USAID, who helped create the content and design of the programs and supported other efforts for this activity. AJH´s regional coordinators in San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba were also present in the activities. In every single event, JCVH was able to present their diagnostic video of violence in Honduras (results from the youth “dialogs” conducted in previous years) and public policy proposals for each municipality. The results of these forums were:
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The participation of all political parties’ mayoral candidates in Choloma, La Ceiba and El Progreso. The candidates for the National and Liberal parties did not participate in San Pedro Sula.
COMVIDA, with the support of UNICEF and the collaborated of JCVH and other organizations organized Choloma´s Forum, and commitment to broadcast the diagnostic video in all of their communication spaces.
In Choloma, JCVH signed, as an honorary witness, the social agreements for the infancy, childhood and youth proposal from COMVIDA/UNICEF, which was also signed by all the mayoral candidates in the municipality.
In La Ceiba and Choloma the mayoral candidates made a commitment to attend JCVH´s proposals, both in their campaigns and their future management.
Because of the strong advocacy activities that JCVH has undertaken about the importance of voting, JCVH was invited to participate in two forums, one sponsored by the National Democratic Institute (DNI) and the other by the International Republican Institute (IRI). Both forums were directed to civil society, political parties’ representatives, and the private sector to promote political debate. Furthermore, JCVH was involved in the promotion of voting activities, carried out by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES).Members and volunteers of JCVH supported the election process as electoral custodians on Election Day. JCVH also continued with the “If you don´t vote, don´t complain” campaign to motivate voters through the social networks.
Campaign “Come back to the table” On December 3rd, JCVH launched the “Come back to the table” campaign which promoted improved communication within families. The campaign launch was held in the San Martin Hotel in Tegucigalpa, and was hosted by Mrs. Doris Chaves, host of the TV show “Simplemente Doris.” Mr. Elmer Villeda, Director of KNH and AJH´s COP attended. The campaign was broadcasted on TV show “Simplemente Doris” on the Televicentro Network (channel 3).Three families from the Zapote Norte, 3 de Mayo, and Villanueva communities all from the Central District participated. Two publicity spots to promote the campaign were also broadcast on the Televicentro Network. This campaign will begin in the Estados Unidos community in January 2014. Several families from the community have already been identified to participate.
Ambassadors of Prevention
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During this period, JCVH awarded youth groups the prize of US$2,500.00 for the “Yo Emprendo” contest by Unitec, the funds of which were used to finance activities of the “Ambassadors of Prevention” campaign in Nueva Capital, Bella Vista and Divina Provedencia.
First Ambassadors of Prevention Meeting The first Ambassadors of Prevention meeting was held on December 17 in the Central
District with the objectives of sharing experiences, motivating personnel, and building
a rapport between the JCVH volunteers and the Ambassadors of Prevention.
52 youth from Bella Vista, Nueva Capital and Divina Providencia participated in the
activity.
Television Programs
Other JCVH Activities:
Institution or Organization Activity
JCVH - San Pedro Sula
Chapter
Visits to various universities in San Pedro Sula to
promote JCVH and recruit volunteers.
JCVH - El Progresso Meetings with the Security Advisor for the Municipality of
N° Name and description Date and month
TV Programs-Tegucigalpa
1 Independence day special October 5
2 Presidential Video Forum / Presidential Candidate Proposals.
October 19
3 “Youths, Your Vote Counts” November 9
4 Special: Unarmed and Educated November 16
5 Christmas Special December 14
TV Programs-La Ceiba
1 Bullying
2 Sexual Harassment
3 Cause and Effect of violence
4 Children’s Day special program
5 JCVH
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Chapter El Progreso.
Doctors Without Borders Training JCVH volunteers in primary care for victims of
violence and abuse. After the training, the director of
Doctors Without Borders visited the JCVH offices to
better understand the impact of violence in Honduras and
to plan for future collaboration between the two
organizations.
JCVH
Santiago Avila, National Coordinator, along with other
national coordinators from Central American countries,
represented JCV in Washington D.C. in December.
During this time they met with representatives from the
World Bank, the National Endowment for Democracy,
Creative Associates International, and various U.S.
government agencies.
KNH (Kinder not Hilfe)
On December 22nd, the first disbursements of funds from KNH was made available to fund JCVH activities. The AJH-USAID office of Administration and Finances supported JCVH with required administrative processes. The office of M&E helped the organization develop their database of volunteers, a requirement requested by KNH. OABI JCVH received support from the AJH-USAID office of Alliances and Donations to request from OABI (Office of Impounded Assets) the donation of the use a vehicle, office space for the SPS and La Ceiba chapters of JCVH and additional office equipment.
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As a result, on December 23 OABI delivered a 2003 Prado XV vehicle for JCVH’s exclusive use. Other requests are still pending. IND. 4 Percentage of Established Outreach Centers that will be sustainable in accordance with benchmarks of the Strengthened OC Model
During this period, 89% (32 OCS) of all operating OCs (excluding Buenas Nuevas, Villafranca, and Rosalinda that are now out of the network, as well as Melgar II which was closed) were reported as operating at a satisfactory level of sustainability. Eight percent (3 OCs) are reported as operating at an intermediate level because some components of the OCs were either inactive or operating with low levels of activity. The San Vicente and San Juan OCs received an intermediate rating because of changes with the coordinators as well as a low number of volunteers working on OC activities. Zapote Norte received an intermediate rating because they still currently lack the physical infrastructure, which is currently in counstruction by FHIS. Three percent, representing only one OC (Japón) was reported as operating at a low level due to the fact that the OC was temporarily closed. An increased incidence of
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gang activity in the community has made locating a new community partner more difficult. Furthermore, COMVIDA (coordinating partner) has virtually stopped OC activities. Note that a similar situation had occurred in the La Ceiba OCs, which have improved significantly during this period after their re-launch in November, when activities to recruit new and old volunteers, offering gym training, music and foosball competitions and other varied promotion activities were held successfully. All of these activities involved the Red Cross, the partner institution in La Ceiba, as well as partners in the private sector who supported certain activities with prizes. At the same time, AJH-USAID continued its efforts with the municipality of La Ceiba to follow through on their commitment to pay the salaries of the OC coordinators as soon as possible. The municipality has committed certain funds from the Security Tax for the salaries of the coordinators. The Melgar II closed due to a robbery which occurred in October and both AJH-USAID and the Municipal Prevention Commitee “La Ceiba for All”, agreed to conclude all pending workshops in November. During this month the remaining equipment from the OC was transferred to a warehouse belonging to the Chamber of Commerce. In December, the Melgar I community officially requested the implementation of an OC in their community, where there is a possibility that The World Bank constructs the physical space for the OC, provided that community has a communal space to build the OC. The AJH-USAID regional office in La Ceiba is currently investigating places to build the OC. With most of the Outreach Centers operating at a satisfactory level, AJH-USAID has developed the “5 Star Certification” quality control system to further improve the quality of services in every OC. The new management system will carefully asses the primary methodological, administrative, financial, and M&E components of each OC, among other components. See below for details on the areas which will be evaluated under the new system:
Area Evaluated Aspects to be Evaluated Points
Direction and Organization Training and performance of
the support team
10
Creative Use of Free Time Number of activities per
component, sufficient number
of volunteers, adequate use of
equipment and materials.
10
Work training 10
School reinforcement
/Educational “Catch-up”
10
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Developing values/virtues Application of the virtues
project
7
Dreaming My Life Challenge Continuation of the DSMV
methodology (Modules I and II)
with facilitator supervision
10
Volunteers Management: recruitment plan,
incentives and effective
communication
10
Microenterprise Business plan, record of costs
and revenues, instructor
supervision in the Gymnasium.
10
Opportunity Management Scholarships, employment
opportunities, etc.
3
Promotions Internal and External display
(components / services)
5
M&E Registry of members,
volunteers, and hours of
activities (physically and
systematically)
4.5
Administrative Procedures
and Leverage
Budgets, liquidations, leverage 4.5
General Services Order and cleanliness. 3
Community projections Campaigns, sport events, etc. 3
Sub total 100
The total score for each OC will determine which certification it receives, as follows:
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In order to successfully implement the new quality control system, AJH-USAID has created a Manual documenting the OC methodology and with 9 Guides attached that provide detailed guidelines for the different areas or issues important to OCs such as Volunteerism, Virtues, etc. At the time that this report has been prepared, partners and coordinators from the OCs that will report their comments and recommendations during a focus group meeting held in February 2014 are still reviewing the Manual. The final version of this Manual and its Guides will be delivered both to the OCs as well as to FUNADEH, who will eventually have the responsibility of implementing the methodology. Ultimately, this process will be assessed through quality audit by AJH-USAID. In December, after testing the system in some OCs, the first quality audit was conducted at the Rio Blanquito OC, which earned a score of 88 points and therefore was accredited with a5-star certification. This certification was presented to the OC during the second Partners and Coordinators Meeting, causing other OCs to show greater interest and motivation to receive their certification. SECOND NATIONAL MEETING OF PARTNERS AND COORDINATORS On the 6th and 7th of December in Lake Yojoa, AJH-USAID held for the second consecutive year the National Meeting of Partners and Coordinators in order to share experiences, transfer knowledge and methodologies and motivate attendees to continuously improve their OCs. During the meeting, partners and coordinators were trained using various methodologies, such as thematic workshops, lectures and other dynamic activities to facilitate learning. The event was a success, with excellent evaluations from the 92 participants representing 36 OCs, FUNADEH, Red Cross as well as FHIS.
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INAUGURATIONS OF “MY NEIGHBORHOOD GYMNASIUMS” The “My Neighborhood Gymnasium” project is a key strategy to the sustainability and gender balance of the OCs, designed by AJH-USAID. The first four gyms were inaugurated in December:
OCs Location Date
Rio Blanquito Choloma December 05
River Hernández SPS December 05
Flor del Campo DC December 12
Nueva Capital DC December 18
The first two events included the attendance of: Mr. Kurt Pope Deputy Director USAID Ms. Julissa Ustaris Director Lady Lee Foundation
The inaugurations received the support of Cervecería Hondureña (Coca Cola) which provided drinks, stages, tents and sound equipment.
The inaugurations were well-received in the communities, with community members of all ages showing up to participate in free aerobic routines led by trained OC gym instructors trained by the American Aerobics Association (Triple A). FHIS, with funding from OABI, will be building new gyms/fitness facilities in 6 OCs:
Suazo Córdova Los Ángeles Sandoval Sorto Las Pilas Japón Nueva Capital
Furthermore, FHIS has acquired gymnasium equipment for the project, which in very little time has already generated tremendous interest in the communities and is motivating youths to spend their time in a healthier, more positive way, thus deterring them from other vices or vagrancy.
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SECOND REGIONAL MEETING OF VOLUNTEERS One aspect related to the sustainability of the OCs that AJH-USAID considers a priority is strengthening the volunteer component. During this period, AJH-USAID conducted for the second time regional meetings of volunteers in the cities of San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba and the Central District.
Location No. of Participants
DC 44
San Pedro Sula and Choloma 150
La Ceiba 47
These events allowed for the training of volunteers and strengthening of OC methodologies while simultaneously thanking the volunteers for their hard work with the OCs.
MICROENTERPRISES Continuing to strengthen the microenterprise component of the OC methodology, during this period Samaritans Purse offered workshops on Food Hygiene and Food safety for the OCs of San Pedro Sula, which handle food as part of their microenterprise.
Also during this period, the possibility that Samaritans Purse designs a “Microenterprise Guide” that will serve as a complement to the OC Manual was explored. This initiative will most likely begin in the first quarter of 2014. Currently, two of the OCs, the La Amistad OC in Choloma and the San Isidro OC in San Pedro Sula,
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are receiving financial assistance from Samaritan’s Purse to improve their microenterprises, and two more, Cofradia in San Pedro Sula and Las Pilas in Choloma presented proposals for financial assistance at the end of 2013.Approval is expected at the beginning of the next quarter. PRIVATE SECTORS EVENTS, ALLIANCES AND SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES In October, a Corporate Social Responsibility event took place in the Central District, where AJH presented sponsorship packages for the OCs to the private sector. The event was organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tegucigalpa (CCIT), with some participation of AMCHAM, and included the attendance of U.S. Ambassador Lisa Kubiske, who spoke about violence prevention. More than 100 entrepreneurs and managers of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at various firms from the private sector attended. In November, AJH began joint efforts with CCIT for a follow-up on the CSR event. The plan included company visits and the presentation of sponsorship packages to CSR managers. Furthermore, in November the AJH-USAID Alliances and Donations Coordinator conducted follow up visits to companies that attended the CSR event in San Pedro Sula. Among the most important companies visited are Cervecería Hondureña, OPSA Group, and the Lady Lee Foundation. Groups such as OYE, Seaboard Marine and Samaritans Purse also made visits to the OCs. CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE SECURITY TAX President-elect Juan Orlando Hernández made, through its Transition team, a public media release requesting the National Defense Council to approve the disbursement of Security Tax funds to the Outreach Centers program, as the grant to AJH-USAID had been approved since middle of last year. Additionally, at her request, a meeting was held with Attorney Ana Garcia Hernandez, wife of the President-elect, to plan future joint AJH-USAID activities with the Office of the First Lady. Mrs. Hernández renewed her commitment to the OCs and expressed her interest in the Secondary Prevention Project (PROPONTE), particularly because of the family-based model that is used in it. IND. 5 Number of Civil Society Organizations receiving USG assistance in security/prevention sector oversight and advocacy Since the last quarter of 2012, USAID AJH-Achieved the goal of providing assistance to 6 organizations. These organizations include: 1) Asociación para una Sociedad más Justa - ASJ (Association for a More Just Society): Collaboration and a signed grant.
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2) Street Missionaries: Close collaboration and a grant signed by an OC 3) Youth against Violence Honduras: Close collaboration and signed a grant. 4) FUNADEH: Close collaboration and two signed grants. 5) Red Cross, La Ceiba: Close collaboration and two signed grants. 6) Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tegucigalpa: Close collaboration and a signed grant. During this period, meetings with FUNADEH and the Red Cross continued discussions in order to plan for additional grants in 2014. Also, AJH started technical assistance to the ‟Dile a la Vida” (Say yes to Life), an initiative expected to build important additional alliances. ‟Dile Si a la Vida” Initiative Di Si a la Vida is an emerging violence prevention initiative with the potential to become a strong social movement. It involves an important cross section of Honduran professionals that have received the endorsement of their professional associations, such as the College of Physicians, College of Professional Nurses, College of Psychologists, College of Engineers, College of Microbiologists, College of Dentists, and College of Pharmacists. The initiative has the endorsement of the Hierarchy of the Catholic Church, the Evangelical Confraternity, the National Red Cross, the Honduran Scout Association, Youth Against Violence Honduras, and the Fire-fighters Association, among others. The organizers also have the support of some relevant Government figures. IND. 6 Number of at-risk youth benefiting from OCs
A total of 18,349 young people have benefitted from the OCs. Of these, 9,954 are females and 8,395 males.
OCs Female Male Total
LA CEIBA 662 563 1225
Armenia Bonito 74 71 145
Búfalo 114 179 293
Primero de Mayo 48 49 97
San José 172 16 188
San Judas 188 153 341
Melgar 31 39 70
Mercedes 35 56 91
CHOLOMA 2,264 1,817 4,081
Japón 190 212 402
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López Arellano 1039 587 1626
Las Pilas 187 186 373
La Amistad 177 241 418
Rio Blanquito 163 142 305
Olivos Verdes 205 214 419
Éxitos de Anach 191 143 334
Concepción 112 92 204
CENTRAL DISTRICT
1178 1226 2404
Nueva Suyapa 336 340 676
San Martin 235 208 443
Flor Del Campo 321 368 689
Nueva Capital 146 195 341
Zapote Norte 123 76 199
Estados Unidos 17 39 56
SAN PEDRO SULA 5,410 4,476 9,886
Cofradía Centro 1,683 1007 2690
Los Ángeles 242 222 464
Padre Claret 541 644 1185
Rivera Hernández 613 446 1059
San Isidro 238 205 443
San José Ch 290 279 569
San Juan Ch 490 497 987
Suazo Córdova 271 295 566
Arenales 152 179 331
San Vicente de Paul 280 240 520
Lempira 247 220 467
Morales 114 99 213
24 de Abril 77 48 125
Sandoval 172 95 267
PUERTO LEMPIRA 440 313 753
Brotes Nuevos 186 104 290
AslaWapaia 254 209 463
Total 9,954 8,395 18,349
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Dreaming My Life Challenge and Conflict Resolution Workshops During this quarter this, 1,240 new youths were trained in the two Dreaming My Life Challenge modules (Life Plans and Conflict Resolution), binging the total to 4,219 youth trained.
Outreach Center BENEFI-CIARIES
OF WORK-SHOPS IN PREVIOUS
QUAR-TERS
OCT-DEC TOTAL
QUARTER
DREAMING MY LIFE
CHALLENGE
DECISION MAKING/
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
SAN PEDRO SULA 1443 220 176 1839
Rivera Hernández 53 53
San Juan 63 14 14 91
Suazo Córdova 63 63
San José 125 23 30 178
Padre Claret 65 65
Casa Quemada 34 34
Cofradía Centro 114 20 35 169
San Isidro 100 20 20 140
Los Ángeles 83 31 114
La Lempira 50 21 25 96
San Vicente 50 36 86
Arenales 204 204
Morales III 200 20 25 245
Sandoval 139 15 27 181
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April 24 100 20 120
CENTRAL DISTRICT
451 80 0 531
Flor del Campo 105 27 132
San Martín 107 20 127
Nueva Suyapa 85 85
Nueva Capital 0 0
Zapote Norte 154 20 174
Estados Unidos 13 13
CHOLOMA 473 157 122 752
Lopez Arellano 110 32 42 184
Las Pilas 104 20 20 144
La Japón 96 20 20 136
La Amistad 90 20 20 130
Los Olivos (Chaparro)
30 20 50
Éxitos De Anach 0 20 20 40
Rio Blanquito 0 25 25
Concepción 86 86
CEIBA 504 115 0 619
Búfalo 75 10 85
Armenia Bonito 75 75
Primero de Mayo 75 22 97
San Judas 75 10 85
San José 61 18 79
Melgar 143 143
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Las Mercedez 55 55
PUERTO LEMPIRA 108 370 0 478
Brotes Nuevos 0 0
Asla Wapaia 108 370 478
Totals 2979 942 298 4,219
Inaugurations:
The Estados Unidos OC in the Central District on October 02, with the attendance of:
Lisa Kubiske U.S. Ambassador to Honduras James Watson USAID/Honduras Mission Director Roberto Zablah Minister of FHIS Oscar Chicas World Vision Director Father Humberto Reyes San Miguel Catholic Parish Pastor Efraín Moncada Community Borad President
Concepción OC in Choloma on December 5, with the attendance of:
Leopoldo Crivelli Mayor of Choloma Kurt Pope USAID/Honduras Deputy Mission Director Roberto Zablah Minister of FHIS Carlos Pineda COMVIDA Representative Alexander Mejía Vice-president CMPV Cristina Valera Community Board President
Inauguration of Reading Corners On October 6,inaugurations of six reading corners donated by the Lady Lee Foundation in collaboration with Santillana were held in the following OCs: San Pedro Sula: Los Angeles, San Vicente de Paul and St. Joseph Central District: Flor del Campo, San Martin and Estados Unidos.
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The Lady Lee Foundation has sent several volunteers from their organization to train OC volunteers in children´s storytelling. “Help us Give Happiness” Campaign During the month of December, in partnership with the Lady Lee Foundation, the “Help us Give Happiness” toy drive campaign was launched in the municipalities of SPS and the Central District. Throughout this campaign, the public was invited to give out toys for the children of the OCs, and for every toy collected, the Lady Lee Foundation committed to donate an additional toy for every one collected. This initiative was conceptualized with the dual objective of involving the private sector more in OC activities as well as benefiting hundreds of children in the communities. The toy drive took place throughout the month of December and delivery of the toys was to be completed by January. Almost 2,000 toys were collected in this campaign. Other OC activities:
85 youth from 6 OCs managed by FUNADEH joined brake dance clubs. 30 of these youth made presentations as part of the launch of the “Help us Give Happiness” campaign in San Pedro Sula.
150 youth from La Ceiba῾s OCs were trained with the CEPREV Methodology from the Red Cross, which teaches violence prevention and encourages positive values
In October, FHIS began construction of the building for the OC in Zapote Norte. Construction is scheduled to conclude in March 2014.
Peace and Coexistence donated materials to the OCs in San Pedro Sula, equivalent to Lps. 200,000 (U.S. $ 10,000).
In October, the Lempira OC celebrated its first anniversary by assembling a community celebration, which served to promote the services the center offers to more children and youth.
In November, Carlos Guzmán, Field Officer for AJH-USAID, traveled to San Salvador to obtain training in the Creative PathwaysTM methodology, developed by Creative Associates International. This methodologyis expected to be implemented in the Honduras OCs in 2014.
A professional photographer and volunteer for AJH-USAID toured the OCs of San Pedro Sula, Choloma, La Ceiba and the Central District, creating an important photographic archive of the OCs.
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In December, Mr. Jacobo Kattan donated 10,000 sheet-rock boards to the U.S. Embassy. This donation will be used to build and repair OCs, schools, health centers, and other Community initiatives based on a needs-assessments reported by coordinators and partners. The distribution of the donated construction material will be completed by early next quarter.
IND. 7 Percentage of at-risk youth participating in OCs, whose self-described tendency of rejecting crime, gangs or illicit activities has increased As reported in detail in previous quarterly reports, the second round of the rejection survey was considered not to have validity. This experience provided important lessons learned for the implementation of the YSET/FM pilot, PROPONTE. IND. 8 Percentage of youth participating in skill building who are involved in income-generating activities as a result As of December 31, 2013, 180 youth have been registered as involved in income generating activities or jobs as a result of benefits or services received at OCs.The actual number may be much higher.
OUTREACH CENTER NUMBER OF YOUNG
PEOPLE WITH INCOME
OCs in LA CEIBA 34
OCs in CHOLOMA 27
OCs in SPS 106
OCs in CENTRAL DISTRICT 8
OCs in PUERTO LEMPIRA 5
TOTAL 180
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INFOP instructors taught the following workshops, with beneficiaries from the following OCs receiving their certificates: Note: During this quarter, INFOP workshops (except FOMI) were only held in the Central District due to changes in INFOP’s regional offices and budget cuts. A total of 588 youth (corresponding to 16,463 hours of training) participated in workshops arranged by OCs in areas including computer science, English and barbershop skills, among others. In addition, 1,576 youth benefited though homework assistance, values/virtues activities, accelerated learning, and creative use of free time (corresponding to 47,713hours of training.) Training workshops offered by FUNADEH at the OCs were:
OC Workshop Number of
Beneficiaries
San José,
Arenales,
Sandoval, López
Arellano
Computer 170
Morales Electricity 23
Exitos de Anach Jewelry 12
Exitos de Anach Handicrafts 46
WORKSHOP
NAME
OC NUMBER OF
PARTICIPANTS
Computer Nueva Suyapa 25
Electricity Nueva Capital 45
Barbershop Nueva Capital 28
Barbershop Estados Unidos 28
FOMI* SPS/CHO/CBA 31
157
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Chamelecon
Total 251
Training workshops offered by Red Cross at the OCs were:
OC Workshop Number of
Beneficiaries
Las Mercedes Beauty, Cosmetology, Cell Phone Repair, English Lessons
115
Total 115
During this period, 39 youth from the OCs of San Pedro Sula and Choloma were selected for the Gildan῾s Scholarship Program ‟Leave your Footprint.”This program trains young people in technical areas through the Central Polytechnic Institute (IPC).IPC placing results show that around 90% of their regular students get a job in the areas in which the OC beneficiaries are receiving training, so a high rate of employability for them is likely.
OC Workshop Number of
Referred
Beneficiaries
Number of
Beneficiaries
With
Scholarships
SPS
Suazo
Córdova
1 0
San Vicente
de Paul
Accounting, Art classes,
Computing
6 3
Arenales Textile printing 10 8
CHOLOMA
Rio Blanquito,
Cho.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Textile printing, Industrial Production Operator
17 12
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Concepción Electrician, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Industrial Production Operator
8 6
Olivos Verdes Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Textile printing, Industrial Production
Operator
14 10
Japón 10 Pending
Total 66 39
IND. 9 Number of entities that received Outreach Center methodologies transferred by
AJH-USAID
1) PNPRRS (National Prevention Program) 2) FHIS (Honduran Social Investment Fund) 3) FUNADEH (National Foundation for Honduran Development) 4) RED CROSS of La Ceiba 5) COMVIDA of Choloma, 6) UNAH(the National University) 7) CESAL (a Spanish NGO)
The transfer of methodology has continued throughout this period with technicians from FUNADEH, CESAL, and facilitators from DSMV all receiving training. IND.10. - Percentage of trained youth (former gang members and those from restorative justice programs) involved in income-generating activities. Training for new beneficiaries continued throughout this period, as detailed in the table below:
Training Sessions
Number of Beneficiaries to June 2013
Number of new Beneficiaries to September 2013
Number of new Beneficiaries to December 2013
Total
Dreaming my Life Challenge
52
44
46
142
IT ClassCDAAslaWapaia
38
Conflict Resolution 52
22 (these participants are the same as the Dreaming my Life Challenge participants)
46 (these participants are the same as the Dreaming my Life Challenge participants)
120 (these participants are the same as the Dreaming my Life Challenge participants)
Entering the Job Market
39
70
109
My First Job 37 18 60 115
Resilience 9 53 62
Cellphone Repair (INFOP)
20 20
Similarly, CCIT was able to deliver 63 new microenterprise kits, (facilitating the inclusion of and additional10 youth with the AJH-USAID donation, and 53 youth with the PNPRRS donation), totaling 112youths (of which 49 youths were reported in previous quarters).
Beneficiary Microenterprise Kit Provided
OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2013
Cesar Lopez Sale of Used Clothing Initial Inventory
Bayron Coello Sale of Used Clothing Initial Inventory
Aarón Lanza Sale of Used Clothing Initial Inventory
Fernando palma Sale of cellular phone accessories Initial Inventory
Johny López Sale of home accessories Initial Inventory
Dagoberto Gonzales
Sale of meat and dairy products Initial Inventory
Douglas Espinal Sale of female accessories Initial Inventory
Gerardo Hernández Sale of cleaning accessories Initial Inventory
Jhossel Sánchez Sale of dairy products Initial Inventory
Marco Rubio Sale of female accessories Initial Inventory
Marvin Gonzales Merchandising Initial Inventory
Ángel Moran Food Preparation Tools and materials
Cindi Chávez Food Preparation Tools and materials
Claudia Barahona Shoe sales Initial Inventory
David Armijo Welding Initial Inventory
Elio Meza Merchandising Initial Inventory
Evin Carias Welding Welding Machine and other Related Tools
Gloria Varela Merchandising Initial Inventory
Jeffry Izaguirre Sales of vegetables Initial Inventory
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Jessy Spilbury Sale ofpersonal hygiene products Initial Inventory
Jorge lazo Barber Shop Tools
Lesther Izaguirre Sale of leather products Initial Inventory
Mario Martínez Sale of Clothing Initial Inventory
Nahúm Osorio Food Preparation Tools and materials
Alessandra Hernandez
Food Preparation Tools and materials
Walter Villanueva Sale of male and female accessories Initial Inventory
AbadMedina Welding Welding Machine and other Related Tools
Martin Medina Welding Welding Machine and other Related Tools
Aixa Padgett Food Preparation Tools and materials
Alexander Chavarria
Sale of medicine Initial Inventory
Caren Gallegos Sale of Clothing Initial Inventory
Carmela Murillo Shoes Sales Initial Inventory
Ángel Tosta Sale of disinfectants Initial Inventory
Cristian Zapata Sale of disinfectants Initial Inventory
Carlos Rivera Sale of eggs and vegetables Initial Inventory
Franklin Flores Sale of eggs and vegetables Initial Inventory
Ronal Sierra Sale of eggs and vegetables Initial Inventory
Christopher Diaz Sale of men's shirts Initial Inventory
Daniel Velásquez Sale of Car accessories Initial Inventory
Elin Flores Sale of Car accessories Initial Inventory
Elvin Padilla Welding Welding Machine and other Related Tools
Félix Degrandez Grocery Initial Inventory
Heydee Calix Sale of female accessories Initial Inventory
Jefferson Salgado Sale of Vegetables Initial Inventory
Johny Velásquez Sale of men's clothing Initial Inventory
Kelyn Flores Sale of women's clothing Initial Inventory
Melvin Martínez Sales of Men´s Clothing Initial Inventory
Mixon Amador Cellular phone repair Tools and materials
Nexa Zuniga Sale of female accessories Initial Inventory
Nusly Roque Sale of women's clothing Initial Inventory
Olman Salinas Shoes Sales Initial Inventory
Pamela Cerrato Sale of women's clothing Initial Inventory
Ruth Medina Sale of women's clothing Initial Inventory
Ruth Núñez Sale of women's clothing Initial Inventory
Seidy Díaz Sale of women's clothing Initial Inventory
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Sonia Roque Sales of Clothing Initial Inventory
Suyen Carias Sewing Sewing Machine
Wendy Murillo Shoes Sales Initial Inventory
Gerson Varela Sales of Clothing Initial Inventory
Isaías Galindo Repair of refrigerators and air conditioning
Tools and materials
Estefani Funez Sales of Clothing Initial Inventory
José Godoy Sale of Used Clothing Initial Inventory
Dunia Vásquez Sales of accessories Initial Inventory
July - September 2013
David Casco Cellular phone repair Tools
Uriel Espinal Welding Tools
Denis López Handicraft Production Tools
Tony Carias Welding Tools
Uriel Alonzo Merchandising Initial Inventory
Fany Murillo Shoe Sales Initial Inventory
Brenda Godoy Shoe Sales Initial Inventory
Wendy Flores Shoe Sales Initial Inventory
Marco Mondragon Construction of metal structures Tools
Gustavo Palencia Food Preparation Equipment
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 Montano
Bed linen sales Initial Inventory
Jonathan Aguirre Cellular phone repair Tools
Harold Medina Grain sales Initial Inventory
Daniel Ortega Sale of articles for the home Initial Inventory
Edson Alvarado Welding Welding Machine and other Related Tools
Christopher Ramos Wholesale of sweets and other articles
Initial Inventory
Jesús Lanza Hamburger sales Initial Inventory
ÁlvaroRomero Sale of dairy products Initial Inventory
Oscar Ruiz Sale of cellular phone accessories Initial Inventory
José Villalta Meat sales Initial Inventory
Edgar Ayestas Sale of dairy products Initial Inventory
Brayan Vargas Welding and painting Welding Machine and other Related Tools
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Mauricio ventura Home delivery (food) Tools
Gerson Ortiz Repair of blinds and other home accessories
Tools
José Enrique Cacho
Barbershop Tools
Edgardo palma Sales of cellular phone accessories Initial Inventory
January –March 2013
Félix Valle Sale of School Supplies Initial Inventory
Juan Martínez Sale of Women’s Accessories Initial Inventory
Oscar Valle Sale of Fried Chicken and other Food Inputs
Skarleth Galindo Sale of Men’s and Women’s Undergarments and other Accessories.
Initial Inventory
MeickeBustillo Sale of Hats, Earrings and other Accessories
Initial Inventory
Julio Montiel and Carlos Flores
Welding Welding Machine and other Related Tools
Junior Escobar Welding 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 and KatherinZelaya
Sale of School Supplies Initial Inventory
Keidy Gonzalez Sale of Clothing Initial Inventory
Beneficiaries with job opportunities:
Beneficiaries Employment
HeidyMatute Product promoter for a company that is a member of the Chamber of Commerce (employed since January)
WilfredoMartínez Construction Assistant (employed since March)
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92% of the original 49 participants are still currently involved in income generating activities.
VIII. PROPONTE PROGRAM
The Implementation of a Secondary Prevention pilot project based on the Family
Model (FM) started this period, beginning with the preparation of the proposal itself as
well as the design of logos and other materials.
The pilot is done with youth between the ages of 10
and 15, and their eligibility is determined by completing
the Youth Screening Eligibility Tool (YSET). The YSET
is a tool that identifies youth most at risk of joining
gangs. The YSET is administered by trained personnel
and asks youth questions about personal
characteristics, participation in organized activities,
peers, life events, and delinquent behavior. YSET
results must show that there are at least 4 out of 9 risk factors present to determine
that they are eligible.
Because of its implementation at the community level, this pilot program has been
named the "Prevention and Opportunities for Family Understanding Program”, or
PROPONTE for its name in Spanish.
Starter activities for PROPONTE include:
• Revision and translation of documents submitted by GRYD (Gang Reduction and
Youth Development Office) from the Los Angeles, CA Mayorship.
• Prior meetings with universities and academic institutions such as UPN, UNAH
IUDPAS (UNAH) and UNITEC, to determine a suitable academic partner to
collaborate with the program.
• Coordination meetings with the National University of Honduras to analyze YSET
interviews,
• Search, recruitment, assessment and selection of 9 Family Counselors who will work
throughout the duration of the Pilot Program.
• A team-building retreat with the family counselors. The retreat included workshops on
Emotional Intelligence and Stress Management for its participants.
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• Presentation of the PROPONTE Program to its partners and coordinators of the
Central District.
In early November, the Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles Mr. Guillermo Cespedes, and
Los Angeles Gang Reduction Youth Development (GRYD) staff, conducted training
sessions that lasted one week. Throughout this week, the family counselors learned
methodological aspects of the PROPONTE Program. The field implementation began
by conducting the first YSET interviews to 11 youths referred from the San Martin
neighborhood. Some family members of the youth were also interviewed.
By late December, PROPONTE had initiated actions in three communities in the
Central District: San Martin, Estados Unidos, and Flor del Campo, conducting 42
YSET interviews. This yielded 15 eligible participants (or 35%) who are ready to begin
the family work process. The YSET interviews also yielded two third-level-prevention
participants
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Of the 15 eligible youth, seven were identified with four risk factors; four with five risk
factors; and 3 with six risk factors. The most common risk factors amongst these youth
were:
Risk Frequency (No. Cases)
Tendency to take impulsive risks 13
Lack of Supervision 11
Traumatic Life Events 7
Neutralization of Guilt 7
Negative Family Influences 6
Once eligible youths were identified with their respective risk factors and behaviors
evaluated, family visits, individual visits, and group activities began.
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As of December, three communities had completed Phase I of the project, which involved family meetings and group activities, and implementation of Phase II has already begun. Two group activities were held in December, the first was a camping trip with five youth from San Martin, and the second was a DSMV workshop with a family-based approach for seven families of the same community. All administrative actions were completed in an orderly manner, enabling the team to successfully perform all duties. Administrative responsibilities included modifying AJH´s office facilities to accommodate nine family counselors, scheduling the use of vehicles for site visits, and other responsibilities. The PROPONTE team has continued frequent communication with Mr. Guillermo Céspedes regarding technical aspects of the Pilot and their cases.
IX. CHALLENGES Adapting the YSET/FM model to better work with the conditions found in poor
urban high-risk neighborhoods in Honduras. These conditions include enormous fragmentation of families, domestic violence, high levels of gang involvement within the participating families, and others.
Given the employment conditions of the participating families of PROPONTE, who are mostly involved in informal and casual work activities, it has been a challenge meeting with all family members. To compensate, the PROPONTE team has scheduled more weekend appointments in order to meet with a greater number of family members.
X. NEXT STEPS
Complete the ‟Help us Give Happiness” Campaign with the Lady Lee Foundation, delivering the gifts to the children of the OCs.
Implementation of the "Come Back to the Table” campaign in selected communities.
Deliver the 10,000 gypsum boards to the OCs and other recepients. Continue to support JCVH activities in accordance with the proposal. Train the AJH-USAID technical team, coordinators and partners on the ‟5 Star
Certification”. Start the evaluation process for granting certification to the OCs. Conduct focus groups to receive feedback on the OC manual and its guidelines. Review, edit, and distribute the new OC Manual and its accompanying
guidelines. Inauguration of 20 more“My Neighborhood Gyms”. Continue to promote OC sponsorship packages and the AJH Prevention
Program with private enterprises. Inauguration of the Zapote Norte OC. Follow up for obtaining funds from the Security Tax.
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Follow up for the “Say Yes to Life” Program. Follow up on Gildan῾s ‟Leave your footprint” Program. Continue the strengthening of alliances; follow up with CSR activities. Continue to implement the phases of the PROPONTE Program with
participating families and recruit more beneficiaries to apply more YSETs.
XI. LESSONS LEARNED The “5 Star Certification” has been well received by partners and coordinators of the OCs. Even without being linked to material rewards, there is a high interest on behalf of the OCs to improve the quality of services and achieve a 5-star status, showing that it is important to implement mechanisms that involve competition and recognition.
