Washington, D.C., United States – As part of its commitment to long-term, endurable impact, Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) has made the difficult but necessary decision to close its offices in Belize and Panama, and focus organizational resources on its most scalable and impactful program in Honduras. This strategic decision was influenced by a range of factors, including the current geopolitical climate and shifts in nonprofit funding—challenges that many international organizations are currently facing.
Despite these changes, SHI remains steadfast in its mission. The organization has a strong, experienced team in Honduras and deep-rooted partnerships that support smallholder farmers in their regenerative agriculture training.
Participants in SHI’s Honduras program during a workshop at a community plant nursery.
SHI’s recent pilot project and resulting program achieved strong results and are now forming the foundation for an enhanced, integrated model. This refined approach supports farmers from training in regenerative agricultural practices all the way to bringing their products to market. It draws on SHI’s decades of experience and offers a more holistic, comprehensive model to further support family farmers.
This model has the potential to be replicated in other communities—broadening SHI’s reach and deepening its positive contributions to both people and the planet. Already, the program has seen notable outcomes, including increased participation by rural women and youth, improved food security, greater access to local markets, and strengthened capacity-building initiatives.
“Our work in Honduras is expanding rapidly, combining the best of SHI’s legacy with new strategies to deepen impact. The Honduras program is taking the most important elements of SHI’s traditional work and adding layers that allow us to transform more lives and landscapes. We are excited about the future of SHI and, most importantly, the deeper impact the new model will bring to communities and the planet.
We’re grateful to the generous donors and partners who continue to join us and support our work in Honduras—our longest-standing initiative since SHI’s founding in 1997.”
SHI is deeply invested in the farmers it supports, and ensured all Belize and Panama participants had an opportunity to complete the planned programming before closures took place.
SHI remains committed to working with residents in the most under-resourced communities, and will continue to innovate and expand its influence on food systems and rural economies throughout Central America. By focusing its investment in Honduras, SHI is creating an incubator environment to hone strategies that will drive scalable, long-term impact.
With a dedicated team, a proven model, and farmers eager to learn, SHI is well-positioned for continued growth. For generations to come, the organization will continue to restore ecosystems, improve livelihoods, and transform futures.
SHI encourages community partners and the public to visit our blog regularly for updates on our programming, news about our team, regenerative farming practices, and other important announcements.
