Honduras postcard

My work with the Environmental Movement of Olancho (MAO) is about helping defend and strengthen the way of life of people in rural areas, under threat from deforestation and illegal logging. Corruption and vested interests mean environmental campaigning can be dangerous: indeed, in December 2006 two environmental leaders from MAO were murdered. As a Progressio development worker, my role is to help MAO advocate and campaign effectively for justice and change. At long last it looks like our efforts are bearing fruit, with new land planning and forestry laws going through which will limit illegal activities and help transform the forestry sector.

Francisco Hernandez-Montoya, Progressio development worker

Honduras