EU strengthens over 80 Honduran organizations with technical assistance

The European Union has significantly bolstered the capacity of more than 80 civil society organizations in Honduras through a technical assistance program. This initiative, funded by the EU, focuses on enhancing the organizations' legal standing, improving their accounting practices, and increasing their political advocacy capabilities.

Cristina Marín, head of Cooperation at the EU delegation in Tegucigalpa, highlighted the program's role in fostering democratic processes and transparency. She emphasized that civil society is a "strategic partner" for the EU, aligning with the bloc's commitment to citizen participation and democratic strengthening, as outlined in the EU-Civil Society Roadmap 2021-2027.

The program, part of the Mechanism for Support to Cooperation in Honduras (MACH 2), has already yielded concrete results. These include legal support for obtaining official recognition, training in administrative and accounting management to facilitate access to international funding, strategic planning, and digital transition for accountability. An Incidencia Política School and a Learning Community were also established.

While this phase of assistance is concluding, the EU assures continued support for Honduran civil society. Future engagement will include new dialogue platforms focused on EU investment agendas and ongoing financial support through calls for proposals, particularly for consortia working on environmental rights and economic inclusion for vulnerable populations. The EU is also updating its roadmap for post-2027 to align with the Global Gateway strategy.