Cooperative Agreement No. AID-522-A-12-00001

Quarterly Report, April-June, 2012 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 APRIL – JUNE 2012

CONTENTS

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .........................................................................................................3

II. RESUMEN EJECUTIVO ..........................................................................................................5

V. RESULTS AND ACTIVITIES THIS QUARTER ................................................................. 11

SO: STRONG AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES FOSTERED THAT CAN WITHSTAND THE

PRESSURES OF CRIME AND VIOLENCE .............................................................................. 11

IR: LOCAL RESPONSE TO SECURITY THREATS IMPROVED .......................................... 11

IND. 1 Approval by the National Congress of new juvenile justice provisions (Title III) in the law

reforming the Children and Adolescence Code, by the end of the program in June 1013 . 12

IND. 2 Number of violence prevention initiatives promoted by MJCV that are approved by the

Government of Honduras .............................................................................................................. 16

IND. 3 Number of activities realized by MJCV to promote the violence prevention .......... 19

IR: YOUTH BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR

COMMUNITIES .............................................................................................................................. 23

IND. 4 Percentage of Established Outreach Centers that will be sustainable in accordance with

benchmarks of Strengthened OC Model .................................................................................... 23

IND. 5 Number of Civil Society Organizations receiving USG assistance in security/prevention

sector oversight and advocacy ..................................................................................................... 31

IND. 6 Number of youth at Risk benefiting from OCs............................................................. 31

IND. 7 Percentage of at-risk youth participating in OCs, whose self-described tendency of

rejecting crime, gangs or illicit activities has increased ............................................................ 39

IND. 8 Percentage of Youth participating in skills building who are involved in income-

generating activities as a result .................................................................................................... 40

IND. 9 Number of entities that received Outreach Center methodologies transferred by AJH

.......................................................................................................................................................... 45

IND.10. - Percentage of the youth (former gang members and from restorative justice programs)

trained which are in income-generating activities. .................................................................... 45

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Quarterly Report covers activities carried out by the Youth Alliance Honduras-USAID (AJH), Cooperative Agreement No. AID-522-A-12-00001 implemented by Creative Associates International, Inc., from April 1 through June 30, 2012, that contributes to the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) Goal: Strong and resilient communities resist and prevent crime and violence. This quarter, AJH has made significant advances in the implementation of the program,

focusing on the following activities:

Concluding the selection of 14 high risk intervention communities and its respective Outreach Center (OC) partners in San Pedro Sula, Choloma, La Ceiba and Distrito Central, and identifying potential partners for the 15th Outreach Center. At least six of these OCs will be established in the pilot LAPOP communities.

Continuing support to 22 existing Outreach Centers in the four aforesaid cities plus in Puerto Lempira, which are benefiting 10,459 children and youth.

Processing and submitting to USAID/Honduras 29 grants amounting to US$177,500.

Concluding strategic alliances with high-leverage potential, including the signing of agreements with TIGO and the National Institute for Professional Training (INFOP), and the approval of an agreement with MASECA/FUNDEIH.

Submitting a draft agreement for an alliance with the Honduran Social Investment Fund (FHIS) to fund the equipping of 10 OCs for a total amount of US$250,000.

Developing new promising alliances with NGOs the National Foundation for the Development of Honduras (FUNADEH) and the Foundation for Corporate Social Responsibility (FUNDARSE) in San Pedro Sula, geared to the long term sustainability of OCs in San Pedro Sula and Choloma.

Continued support of the Youth Movement against Violence, highly successful advocacy initiative, including their strong presence in the Central American Presidential Summit, and the initiation of a bi-monthly TV show.

Advocating for the passage of the Juvenile Justice Reforms that lead to a meeting with the President of the Republic and a separate meeting with the First Lady at the Presidency, along with UNICEF, high officials from the GOH and leaders of CSOs advocating for youth. USAID Democracy and Governance Director, Ms. Brioni James participated in these two key meetings accompanied by AJH, and

Organizing a National Juvenile Justice Forum for July, 2012, in alliance with UNICEF and IOM to cap the significant training and advocacy activities of AJH in this front

AJH developed 29 grants this quarter that included the following: 22 of the 25 existing Outreach Centers(1); the implementation of 5 new Outreach Centers; the Honduran Youth Movement Against Violence follow-up grant; and the Tegucigalpa Chamber of Commerce to work in the reinsertion of rehabilitated ex-gang members and juvenile offenders. The 29 grants amounted to US$177,500 and only one grant for the Melgar 2 OC in La Ceiba totaling US$22,000 remains pending USAID approval by the end of the quarter. This quarter, AJH staff drafted the participatory Sustainability Assessments for the 22 existing Outreach Centers. The Assessments, the Sustainability Plans and grant proposals are expected to be completed next Quarter. On June 26, 2012, AJH Chief of Party, Salvador Stadthagen and USAID DG Office Director, Brioni James, presented USAID/Honduras youth programming at a Democracy and Governance Youth Panel in Washington DC. AJH have held several meetings and discussions around the Performance Monitoring Plan. Recognizing the pioneering nature of some of the work with at risk youth in vulnerable communities, USAID and AJH M&E experts developed indicators that reflect program impact and inform future programs and CARSI interventions. A final version of the program indicators has been submitted to USAID and this last draft is being used for the purposes of this report. As part of the alliances developed with National Prevention Program (PNPRRS), two pilots of the new Familias Fuertes (Strong Families) methodology, consisting in 7 weekly workshops have been introduced in the Cofradía Centro, San Pedro Sula and Nueva Suyapa, Distrito Central Outreach Centers This program will benefit 24 at risk youth and their families. Also, as part of this relevant alliance, the PNPRRS has reproduced thousands of copies of the Desafío de Soñar Mi Vida life planning modules and is implementing it is several communities around the country, including those benefited by the program. This quarter, AJH raised US$ 482,214 in leverage. This brings to cumulative amount January-June 2012 to US$ 502,135 of recorded leverage. At this time the AJH team has not been able to record all leverage raised at the Outreach Center/Community level. This information will be collected in the next quarter. (See attached summary of leverage by source in Annex 1) During this Quarter, Creative Associates International, concerned by how the increase in violence in Honduras could affect employees, partners and beneficiaries, conducted a Security Assessment in Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba. (See attached Security Assessment in Annex 2). Several of the practical security recommendations

(1) The remaining 3 existing Outreach Centers in the Distrito Central implemented by Save the Children Honduras (communities of

Villafranca, Buenas Nuevas and Rosalinda) did not present application, due to special circumstances prevailing in the Comayagüela area and programming changes within this NGO with another donor.

have been implemented. Others like the need of having a program vehicle and a driver for AJH´s operation in La Ceiba, cannot be accommodated within the limitations of the present budget. The cost of this Assessment was a contribution of Creative associates to the AJH program. The presence of AJH in media was significant this report period. Three print media articles mentioning the Outreach Centers were published, including a comprehensive feature about the OCs in El Heraldo. Also, alliances with visual media were strengthened this quarter including with Teleceiba Channel 7 which continues to broadcast AJH material; with National Channel TV8, which is started to broadcast the Youth Movement Against Violence one hour TV program every second Saturday, and has indicated it wants to air all AJH available video and prevention campaigns material; and with a local Choloma TV station which will soon start to broadcast AJH videos. The Ministry of Security (Vice-Secretary for Prevention) and the National Prevention Program (PNPRRS) have requested all AJH prevention campaign material for use at the national level. AJH opened Facebook and a Tweeter accounts and has loaded a good number of videos in Youtube, which are gathering following. (See Annex 3, for media articles and links.)

II. RESUMEN EJECUTIVO El presente Informe Trimestral abarca las actividades ejecutadas por el Programa Alianza Joven Honduras-USAID (AJH), Convenio de Cooperación No. AID 522-A-12-00001 implementado por Creative Associates International, Inc., del 1 de abril al 30 de junio de 2012, el que contribuye con la meta de la Iniciativa Regional de Seguridad para Centro América (CARSI): Comunidades fuertes y resilentes que resisten y previenen el crimen y la violencia. Durante este trimestre, AJH realizó adelantos significativos en la implementación del programa, enfocando las siguientes actividades: 1) Se concluyó la selección de las 14 comunidades de alto riesgo donde intervendrá el programa en los municipios de San Pedro Sula, Choloma, La Ceiba y el Distrito Central, así como los socios de los respectivos Centros de Alcance (CDA), y también la identificación de posibles socios para el CDA número 15. Por lo menos seis de éstos CDA se establecerán en comunidades piloto LAPOP. 2) Continuó el apoyo a los 22 Centros de Alcance ubicados en los cuatro municipios antes mencionados y en Puerto Lempira, los que benefician a 10,459 niños y jóvenes. 3) Se formularon y presentaron 29 solicitudes de donación a USAID/Honduras por un total de US$177,500. 4) Se concretaron alianzas estratégicas con un alto potencial de contrapartida, incluyendo la firma de convenios con TIGO e INFOP y la aprobación del convenio con MASECA/FUNDEIH. 5) Se presentó borrador del convenio para alianza con el Fondo Hondureño de Inversión Social (FHIS) para el equipamiento de 10 CDA y por un total de US$250,000.

6) Se fomentaron prometedoras y nuevas alianzas con las ONG FUNADEH y FUNDARSE, encaminadas a la sostenibilidad a largo plazo de los CDA de San Pedro Sula y Choloma. 7) Continuó el apoyo a las iniciativas de incidencia del Movimiento de Jóvenes contra la Violencia, incluyendo su destacada presencia en la Cumbre de Presidentes de Centro América en cuya declaratoria se incorporó un párrafo sobre el tema y el inicio de un programa televisivo bi-mensual. 8) La incidencia para la aprobación de la Ley de Reformas de Justicia Penal Juvenil fue el motor principal de este componente, lo que dio como resultado reuniones con el Presidente de la República en su domicilio y con la Primera Dama en Casa Presidencial, con personeros de UNICEF, altos oficiales del Gobierno y líderes de la Sociedad Civil que abogan a favor de los jóvenes. La Directora de la Oficina de Gobernabilidad de USAID, Brioni James, participó y acompañó a AJH en dos de estas reuniones clave. 9) Organización del Foro de Justicia Penal Juvenil a realizarse en Julio 2012 en alianza con UNICEF y la OIM como resultado de las significativas actividades de capacitación e incidencia de AJH en el tema. La actividad de donaciones incluyó los procesos de solicitud y aprobación de estas para 22 de los 25 de los Centros de Alcance (2) existentes, la implementación de 5 nuevos Centros de Alcance, seguimiento al Movimiento de Jóvenes contra la Violencia y a la Cámara de Comercio e Industria de Tegucigalpa para inserción de jóvenes ex miembros de pandillas e infractores. De las 29 donaciones que ascienden a US$177,500 procesadas y remitidas a USAID durante el período reportado, únicamente una, CDA Melgar 2 de La Ceiba con valor de US$22,000, quedó pendiente de aprobación a final del trimestre. Durante el trimestre, el personal de AJH dedicó tiempo significativo a la elaboración de los diagnósticos de los 22 Centros de Alcance existentes. Se espera finalizar los diagnósticos, planes de sostenibilidad y propuestas para su ejecución durante el siguiente período. El 26 de junio de 2012, el Director del Programa, Salvador Stadthagen, participó conjuntamente con la Directora de la Oficina de Gobernabilidad, Brioni James, en el Panel sobre Juventud en la Reunión de Oficiales de Democracia y Gobernabilidad que se realizó en la Fundación Carnegie en Washington, D.C. Varias reuniones y discusiones se llevaron a cabo con respecto al Plan de Monitoreo del Desempeño (PMP). Reconociendo la naturaleza pionera del trabajo con los jóvenes en riesgo de comunidades vulnerables, expertos de USAID y AJH en el área de monitoreo desarrollaron indicadores que puedan reflejar impacto e informar a futuros

(2) Los tres Centros de Alcance restantes en el Distrito Central implementados por Save the Children Honduras (comunidades de

Villafranca, Buenas Nuevas y Rosalinda) no presentaron solicitud, debido a circunstancias especiales que prevalecen en el área de

Comayagüela y cambios de programación de esta ONG con otro donante.

programas e intervenciones de CARSI. Al cierre de este período una versión semifinal de los indicadores del programa había sido remitida a USAID, la que está siendo utilizada para fines del presente informe. Creative Associates discutió con la Oficina de Gobernabilidad de USAID la posibilidad de una enmienda al Convenio de Cooperación GDA, con respecto a fondos adicionales para reforzar y expandir los resultados del programa, incluyendo aumento de la cartera de donaciones. Un borrador de presupuesto fue primeramente discutido con Brioni James, Scott Hedlund y Gabriela Leva y posteriormente remitido a la Misión. Como parte de la alianza establecida con el Programa Nacional de Prevención, Rehabilitación y Reinserción Social (PNPRSS), se comenzaron a ejecutar dos experiencias piloto de la metodología de Familias Fuertes consistentes en 7 talleres semanales en los Centros de Alcance de Cofradía Centro de San Pedro Sula y Nueva Suyapa del Distrito Central beneficiando a 24 jóvenes en riesgo y a sus familias. También como parte de esta relevante estrategia, el PNPRSS ha reproducido miles de copias de los módulos de planes de vida del programa “Desafío Soñar mi Vida”, los que está implementando en comunidades a nivel nacional incluyendo aquellas beneficiadas por el programa AJH-USAID. Durante el trimestre, AJH registró una cantidad sustancial de contrapartida o leverage. Aunque la cantidad no refleja la totalidad del leverage generado, particularmente a nivel de Centros de Alcance/Comunidad, un total equivalente a US$482,214 estaba documentado y registrado a la fecha de este reporte. El leverage acumulado registrado de Enero a Junio asciende a US$502,135 (Ver resumen de leverage por fuente en Anexo 1) Durante el trimestre Creative Associates International, preocupada por el incremento en la violencia que ahora ubica a Honduras como el país más violento del mundo y sobre cómo dicha violencia puede afectar a empleados, socios y beneficiarios, realizó un Diagnóstico de Seguridad que abarcó las oficinas de AJH en tres ciudades. (Ver Diagnostico de Seguridad en Anexo 2) Varias recomendaciones prácticas en seguridad fueron implementadas. Otras, tal como la de disponer de un vehículo y conductor del programa para La Ceiba, no pueden ser atendidas debido a las actuales limitaciones presupuestarias. El costo del diagnóstico fue una contribución de Creative Associates al programa AJH. La presencia de AJH en los medios de comunicación el período reportado fue significativa. Tres artículos con referencias a los CDAs fueron publicados, siendo uno de ellos un artículo exhaustivo sobre su metodología en El Heraldo. Asimismo, alianzas con los medios visuales fueron fortalecidas entre ellas con Teleceiba Canal 7, que continuó transmitiendo el material de AJH; con el Canal Nacional TV8, quien inició a llevar al aire el programa bimensual de una hora cada dos sábados del Movimiento Jóvenes Contra la Violencia y que ha iniciado que quiere transmitir todo el material de video y campañas de prevención de AJH disponible y con una estación de TV local en Choloma que ponto transmitirá los videos de AJH. La Secretaria de Seguridad (Vice-

Ministra de Prevención) y el Programa Nacional de Prevención (PNPRRS) han solicitado todo el material de las campañas de AJH para su uso a nivel nacional. AJH abrió cuentas de Facebook y Twiiter y ha cargado numerosos videos en Youtube, que están ganando seguidores. (Ver Anexo 3, con artículos y enlaces). III. ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES

As a requisite of the AJH Field Grant Manual approved on March 28, 2012, a technical/administrative workshop was held for key national level staff in San Pedro Sula on April 23-25, 2012, in order to familiarize them with the mandatory USAID and AJH rules and regulations. The AJH Grants Evaluation Committee was created and organized by April 15, 2012. The members of the committee included the three OC/Prevention Coordinators for San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba and the Central District regions, the Administration and Finance Coordinator, and the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator. All applications processed during the quarter were evaluated by each member. A new on-line vetting process was implemented by Creative on a trial basis in four countries, including Honduras. All applications presented for USAID approval include the corresponding security vetting documents emanated from the system. IV. INDICATORS AND RESULTS

The AJH Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (MEP) presented here is still in the process of approval by USAID. In agreement with USAID, the MEP will include a new set of impact and lower-level indicators and will eliminate some of the ones listed in the original AJH proposal.

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. 1 Approval by the National Congress of new juvenile justice provisions (Title III) in the law reforming the Children and Adolescence Code, by the end of the program in June 1013

0 Reforms of Title III of the Children´s and Adolescents Code approved

Advocating for the passage of the Juvenile Justice Reforms was the main thrust of this program component, this lead to a meeting at his home with the President of the Republic and a separate meeting with the First Lady at the Presidency, along with UNICEF, high officials from the GOH and leaders of CSOs. Both, the President and First Lady committed to advocating for the reforms. The program organized a National Juvenile Justice Forum for July, 23-24, 2012, in alliance with UNICEF and IOM for Juvenile Justice Operators from all over the country and with the participation of national and international speakers.

IND. 2 IND. 2 Number of violence prevention initiatives promoted by MJCV that are approved by the Government of Honduras

0

2 0

A group of MJCV leaders were provided training on Juvenile Justice and the Reforms to Title III of Child and Adolescent Code, and during the period several meetings and conservatories were held including one with the President, to promote approval of the reforms. The movement will also participate in the Juvenile Justice Forum to be held July. Regarding the second initiative, during the quarter the MJCV delivered an official opinion document to the Director of the National Youth Institute related to the possible incorporation of these two articles to the law, issue that has been promoted through the media. The movement also prepared an advocacy plan.

IND. 3 IND. 3 Number of activities realized by MJCV to promote the violence prevention

0 6 3

The MJCV planned the implementation of the following activities: 1) MJCV Television program, 2) “Joven PAZala Bien e Informáte” (Youth Inform Yourself Well and Have a Peaceful and Good Time) information workshops, 3) Dissemination of dialogue results and launching of the “Propuesta de Paz” (Peace Proposal) song, 4) Youth, Art, Culture and Peace” Talent Marathon, 5) Place a Stick on Violence, and 6) A video addressed to youth on violence statistics in Honduras. During the quarter, the first television program was aired through the National Honduran Television Channel, with coverage in the 18 departments and several countries through internet. The program will be transmitted every 15 days, and each episode will focus on a specific violence prevention topic. During the previous period, the results of the dialogues were disseminated at the Council of Ministers Meeting, and the launching of the song and presentation of the video took place during the XXXIV Central American Presidential Summit.

IR: Youth become responsible and productive members of their communities

IND. 4 IND. 4 Percentage of Established Outreach Centers that will be sustainable in accordance with benchmarks of Strengthened OC Model

0 75% 55%

Most of the Outreach Centers cover their operating costs (salary, rent, utilities and supplies) through a combined contribution from the Municipality and the partner; of the 22 OCs, 12 cover costs without AJH support with the Puerto Lempira OC outstanding as its micro-enterprise covers all costs. OCS Lopez Arellano, La Amistad, Japón En Choloma, Primero De Mayo, Bufalo, Armenia Bonito, San Judas, San José, en La Ceiba, Nueva Suyapa, San Martin, Flor Del Campo, en el D.C. y Puerto Lempira

IND. 5 IND. 5 Number of Civil Society Organizations receiving USG assistance in security/prevention sector oversight and advocacy

0 5

3

Reported during the previous quater: 2 (Asociación por una Sociedad mas Justa and Misioneros de la Calle). During the current period, an agreement was signed with the MJCV to promote violence prevention at a national level and work is underway with FUNADEH to operate a new OC in San Pedro Sula.

IND. 6 IND. 6 Number of youth benefiting from OCs

0 12,000 10,459

Reported during the previous quarter: 7,982. During the current period 2,477 were added, for a total of 10,459, with 4,799 male and 5,660 female.

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%

Results for this indicator are not being reported, as instruments to be applied are under design and the pre-identification process has initiated for at-risk youth that have indicated in their registration form that they are not currently studying. For a total of 10,549 youth register in AJH database, all of which fall in risk as they live in violent and/or with access to gangs communities and 2,591 (25%) are school-age children and youth who are not studying (with incomplete elementary and/or secondary school).

IND. 8 IND. 8 Percentage of Youth participating in skills building who are involved in income-generating activities as a result

0 15%

V. RESULTS AND ACTIVITIES THIS QUARTER

SO: STRONG AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES FOSTERED THAT CAN WITHSTAND THE PRESSURES OF CRIME AND VIOLENCE IR: LOCAL RESPONSE TO SECURITY THREATS IMPROVED

More than 1,200 youth received in this period 76,306 hours in job training in IT, English and other, to next quarter begins the follow up to evaluate incomes generating activities as result to this training.

IND. 9 IND. 9 Number of entities that received Outreach Center methodologies transferred by AJH

0 5 2

PNPRRS: AJR had transferred the “Dream My Life Challenge” methodology (first module) to the PNPRRS, and during this quarter the “Decision-Making and Conflict Resolution” (second module) continued. It is expected that the third module “Communication, Leadership and Creativity” be transferred in the forthcoming periods. FHIS: Transfer of the OC methodologies has commenced through participation of FHIS representatives in Volunteer and Conflict Resolution Workshops. During the upcoming months and as part of the equipping proposal for 10 OCs, strong emphasis will be placed on adopting of OC methodologies. AJH is in the process of an alliance with FUNADEH to transfer the OC methodology to this important NGO. There is also a planned engagement with Asociación para una Sociedad más Justa, to present the OC methodology at a workshop with FBOs at the end of August in Siguatepeque.

IND. 10 IND.10. - Percentage of the youth (former gang members and from restorative justice programs) trained which are in income-generating activities.

0 49%

During this period, an alliance was established with the CCIT (Tegucigalpa Chamber of Commerce) to benefit youth who are ex-gang members or ex-offenders for an employment and micro-entrepreneurial project, and a grant proposal was presented to USAID June 20th, for which approval was obtained June 25th. The goal of this initiative is to train 75 participating youth of which 37 (49%) will be inserted through income-generating activities through employment or self-employment. During the quarter, 10 youth from restorative justice programs were identified as possible beneficiaries of this project.

IND. 1 Approval by the National Congress of new juvenile justice provisions (Title III) in the law reforming the Children and Adolescence Code, by the end of the program in June 1013 Activity 1: Activities that lead to the passing of the Juvenile Justice Reform Law:

During this quarter, lobbying efforts were continued to push for the approval of the reforms to the juvenile penal justice system. In April an agreement was made with UNICEF to take a series of steps to arrange meetings with key actors in the government and in the national congress to promote the Law. Through these efforts, AJH was able to actively initiate a series of meetings; the following are some of the most important:

MEETING RESULT

Inter-institutional Commission on Reforms to the Code of Childhood and Adolescence with regard to children who break the law

A reform proposal was reviewed and it was decided to involve other key actors to promote the initiative, such as UNICEF, COIPRODEM, CASA ALIANZA, the First Lady, the Special Prosecutor for Children and others.

Ministry of Youth, Representative of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Supreme Court

The Ministry of Youth committed to arranging an audience with the Council of Ministers to present the legal forms to the Juvenile Penal Justice System with special emphasis on the aspect of Restorative Justice, inviting NGOs involved in the restorative justice field and the MJCV, as well as providing for support from the First Lady.

Honduras First Lady, Rosa Elena de Lobo

The First Lady committed to pushing for the approval and to help find a space on the legislative agenda so that the reforms will have been approved before October 3, the date publication of the Honduran government’s report to the Committee for Children’s Rights.

Honduran President Porfirio Lobo Sosa, with the participation of the Minister of Justice and Human Rights, the Special Prosecutor for Children, civil society representatives, UNICEF, USAID and AJH.

The President asked for help in the preparation of a proposal to resolve the situation in the Honduran Institute for Children and the Family (IHNFA), which will be carried out with the Ministry for Justice and Human Rights to present to the President in July.

Minister of Justice and There was discussion of creating a new entity to replace

Human Rights, periodic weekly meetings.

IHNFA, which would be decentralized and have administrative and financial autonomy, under the Ministry for Justice and Human Rights. The Component Coordinator, Attorney Claudia Sierra has actively supported the drawing up of a Law establishing the new entity.

In order to continue promoting the approval of the reforms to the juvenile penal justice system, AJH is in the process of planning and organizing a Forum on Juvenile Penal Justice that will be held on July 23 and 24 with the participation of the highest level officials and representatives of civil society organizations that work actively on the issue. The Forum’s objective is to position the national agenda of integral reforms regarding childhood and the family. Initially, a modest juvenile penal justice forum was planned for 60 justice operators from, but thanks to the involvement of other actors, such as UNICEF and the IOM, which provided their support, the Forum was redesigned extending it from one day to two and inviting 20 more justice operators form various places from other areas, such as San Pedro Sula, Copan, Ocotepeque, Danli, Choluteca, Comayagua, Olancho and others. In addition, a range of national and international speakers was added to the agenda. Also this event has been arranged to coincide with the presentation of the reports on Juvenile Penal Justice, Public safety and Human Rights by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (ICHR) so that as a result of an alliance with UNICEF and the ICHR, the justice operators who attend the Forum will be able to participate in both events. The list of participants and the invitations to speakers at the Forum, as well as the methodology design for the conferences and the conference handouts were agreed upon with UNICEF, our strategic ally on the subject. The ICHR, for its part, financed the transportation, lodging and food costs for the justice operators coming from other parts of the country. It was decided that to promote the reform packet, we would take advantage of the launch of the Report on Gangs and Criminal Organizations Honduras where the First Lady was present to offer her support for the reforms. Also present at the meeting was Ms. Brioni James, Director of the DG Office at USAID. Activity 2: AJH Staff support the passage of the Law A strategic alliance was formed with the MJCV to achieve its support for the approval for the reforms to Title III of the Code of Childhood and Adolescence; the resulting activities are detailed in activity 6 of this report. Activity 3: Facilitate analysis of the implications of reform and training needs

If the reforms to the Juvenile Penal Justice System being promoted by AJH USAID are approved, it will be urgent to design a monitoring system and a special case management process and computerized system for Juvenile Penal Justice to ensure that the system is efficient and effective. In this sense, a new system for random file assignment developed for the Contentious- Administrative area of the Judicial System was evaluated by the Component Coordinator. The idea being to identify a software tool that would systemize the processes, and include all of the operating institutions involved in the Juvenile Justice process. However, this is an institutional specific system, which cannot be expanded for the use of other justice operators. The difficulty involved in this monitoring process is to identify a tool that will be applicable to all of the institutions involved in the Juvenile Penal Justice System. Other necessary actions to be taken if the reforms are approved in order for its effective implementation are the following:

Define a strategy of promotion and awareness raising,

Strengthen the Public Defense,

Train in service juvenile justice operators on a national level about the reforms.

Link universities and have them participate in the process by offering judicial assistance to minors through the service of interns in their Defense Clinics..

Design and implement a digital entry follow up and monitoring system for the use of all operators involved in the specialized Juvenile Penal Justice process, and consolidate a national case management system.

Design and implement restorative justice programs.

Support civil society as executors of rehabilitation and insertion programs and establish alternatives to incarceration programs.

The implementation of these reforms goes far beyond the resources and expected results of the AJH Juvenile Justice component. We are awaiting notification from USAID regarding an increase in funding for this purpose. To that end, there have also been discussions and exchanges with USAID about the possibility of obtaining funding for a Juvenile Justice project to be financed by the State Department, which could support among others, these objectives. Activity 4: Support advocacy and monitoring through local partners During this quarter an alliance was established between IHNFA and Hogares CREA so that IHNFA could turn over a building that it owns to Hogares CREA to provide attention and protection to minors under 18. This alliance is expected to benefit approximately 500 young boys and girls. There was also a meeting with the IHNFA Director to present the proposal for a Restorative Justice Program with the Tegucigalpa Chamber of Commerce and Industry

(CCIT) targeting minors who have been law offenders. The Program was approved, and the IHNFA Director committed the institution to providing assistance for its implementation. In addition, it was suggested that a communications policy be designed to promote restorative justice using an institutional campaign. The IHNFA Director offered programming time at Channel 8, the national TV network, for this purpose. AJH arranged a meeting at the USAID offices between Mr. Felipe Morales, Executive Secretary of the National Prevention, Rehabilitation and Social Reinsertion Program (PNPRRS), Douglas Medina, Project Officer, Dr. Edgardo Aquino, Campaign Director with Brioni James and Mauricio Cruz of USAID. Representing AJH were Salvador Stadthagen and Claudia Sierra, who took the opportunity to present the work that the PNPRRS has been undertaking and show its potential. The meeting had very positive results for the PNPRRS; Brioni James declared that they are doing wonderful work with great potential and that they are the Honduran government’s best kept secret. Activity 5: Promote Restorative Justice as part of a university curriculum In April an interview was held with UNITEC Dean Carlos Espinal to find out about the university’s experience in implementing a juvenile penal justice course as part of the curriculum of the Law school; there was also a discussion about the possibility of streamlining the teaching of restorative justice. It is noteworthy that at present in Honduras UNITEC is the only university that has incorporated the subject of juvenile peal justice into its law program. This came about as the result of the efforts and collaboration of AJH’s predecessor program, which was also executed by Creative Associates. Dean Espinal said he would be completely open to streamlining teaching of the subject if the training tools are provided. Also in April, after various changes of appointment date, a meeting was held with the Dean of the National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH), Roberto Maradiaga, to explore the subject of juvenile penal justice in the law school curriculum at the UNAH. It was clear from the UNAH Dean’s reaction that he is unaware of a specialized branch of juvenile penal justice, seeing the system’s function as to chastise and protect children who commit crimes. He noted that the highly related subject of Childhood, Women and the Family was already part of the curriculum and included juvenile justice in an integrated manner, but would not commit himself to offering a specialized course on the subject. In this respect, it is considered important to carry out training in juvenile penal justice for all professors, deans and top university authorities, since it seems unlikely that it will be added to the curriculum as a formal subject on its own. Therefore a process of awareness raising and information must be undertaken to promote the benefits of a specialized juvenile penal justice system. AJH will continue to lobby the UNAH authorities as part of its efforts in this area

IND. 2 Number of violence prevention initiatives promoted by MJCV that are approved by the Government of Honduras In April, The Youth Movement Against Violence (MJCV) leaders developed a proposal for a small grant of $20,000 to support the strengthening of the MJCV close assistance of Project Officer Fanny Velazquez. The grant agreement was signed on May 17th, 2012. Although the amount does not cover all the potential of activities of the MJCV, it is what AJH can finance from its present grant pool. The amount of the grant corresponds to half of what the MJCV implemented in the last semester of 2011, so AJH will prioritize additional support, if more funding for grants is approved by USAID. The MJCV expects two achieve two main results: 1) The approval of the Reforms to the Childhood and Adolescence Codes of Title III; and 2) A Law to exonerate the payment of documents required to youth for entering the labor market. With regard to the first objective, the need was identified to strengthen the abilities of the Youth Movement leaders with regard to juvenile penal justice and the reforms to title III of the Childhood and Adolescence Codes. The preparation will permit them to make a greater impact. The AJH Juvenile Penal justice Coordinator, Claudia Sierra, trained 25 young MJCV members at the AJH-USAID offices in the following subjects:

Functions of judges

Life plan preparation and individual attention for adolescent offenders

Internment centers and sub-programs involving measures other than incarceration

Four young people were selected from this group, Santiago Ávila, Nuvia Melgar, Josué Martinez and Nadia Medina, to participate in the Juvenile Penal Justice Forum to be held in July this year; the young people chosen will act as spokespersons and will lobby decision-makers for approval of the reforms. As a result of the training the MJCV members are now well versed in the subject of juvenile justice and the legal reforms. The young leaders Santiago Ávila and Nuvia Melgar were outstanding at a recent dialogue with the President, asking questions about the situation of the reform bill in the National Congress. In order to reinforce the training, MJCV Coordinator Alejandra Hernández and the other members of the group visited the INHFA’s “Centro de Rehabilitación Sagrado Corazón” for young girls. This helped raise their awareness about the reality of the situation in preparation for the Forum on Juvenile Penal Justice and their meetings with the President and other government officials. With regard to the second objective, the MJCV strategy is to incorporate two articles regarding an exemption for payment for documents into the “My First Job” Law that the

National Institute for Youth will present to the National Congress in July. In the beginning of May, the MJCV Opinion Document about the possible incorporation of these two articles was officially presented to the Director of the National Institute for Youth. The Choloma Chapter of the MJCV made a presentation on Channel 21 in order to publicize the proposal for the two articles of exemption from payment for documents necessary to apply for a first job. It is noteworthy that these two objectives will be included in the framework of the Movement’s Advocacy Plan, for which they are receiving technical assistance from the Salvadoran National Development Foundation (FUNDE3) through a project called, ”Strengthening Youth Regional Citizenship." The MJCV was selected to be a beneficiary of this technical assistance which has an approximate value of US$6,000.00 The first steps for preparation of the plan were taken in May with the participation MJCV member, Santiago Ávila, at the first Regional Encounter for the preparation of an Advocacy Plan in San Salvador, where the participants discussed the initial ideas for preparation of the Plan. Subsequently, in June there was a National Workshop where an Advocacy Plan was prepared with the participation of representatives of FUNDE, the National Association of Former Scholarship Holders for the Development of Honduras (ANEDH4) and the VOTA JOVEN (Vote Young) Organization. Representing the MJCV were Santiago Ávila, Josué Martinez, Nadia Medina, Josué Rosales and Nuvia Melgar. With their advocacy work, the MJCV has taken advantage of different national and international forums to raise awareness about the subjects of public security and violence prevention in young people. The following are some of their most relevant activities:

Meeting Place Objective Result

Meeting of the SICA Sub commission on Security (participation as the MJCV and as part of the Regional Movement)

San Salvador, El Salvador

Make a regional impact on security and violence prevention issues for young people.

The young people were invited to appear before the SICA Security Commission.

Meeting of the SICA Security Commission (participation as the MJCV and as part of the Regional Movement)

Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Make a regional impact on security and violence prevention issues for young people.

The following Point 10 was included in the Declaration of the President´s Summit in Tegucigalpa: “Establish a Central American Youth Forum against Violence as a fundamental factor of a broad based regional

3 Fundación Nacional de Desarrollo 4 Asociación Nacional de Ex becarios para el Desarrollo de Honduras

movement against delinquency and transnational organized crime with the participation of all the SICA countries and, in that sense enthusiastically applaud the creation of Central American Youth against Violence Movements in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Panama, as well as their work aimed at the presentation of a regional public policy on the subject .”5

Forums on the subject held in the framework of the SICA Summit in Tegucigalpa. (21 young people from the MJCV participated and 9 from Central America. Permission to participate was requested by the MJCV members themselves from the Honduran Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Tegucigalpa, June 29 and 29

Participate actively in Central American forums to make the voice of regional young people heard and publicize their security-related proposals.

A letter of understanding was signed by the MJCV, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and AJH to use the song “Propuesta de Paz” (Peace Proposal) and other materials in all of the activities at the Presidents’ Summit.

In the Presidents Panel at the SICA Summit MJCV members asked two questions to the Presidents of Honduras and El Salvador about the subject of youth and the solution of violence problems.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Continue lobbying and making an impact on the subject of youth and violence prevention.

The MJCV members were invited to a post-summit follow up meeting with the Honduran President on July 3, 2012

As a result of the arduous work, the MJCV has been able to position itself both with young people and the population in general, as well as in the political sphere and with cooperation entities, as a strategic actor in the prevention of juvenile violence. The following are some of the successful results of its efforts during the period:

5See the Declaration at the following link. http://www.latribuna.hn/2012/06/30/sica-firma-tlc-con-europeos-2/

Invitation from the Honduran President to join the Board of Directors of a permanent forum of youth dialogues which will be held once a month. The forum’s objective is to give follow up to the agreements between the President and young people.

Invitation to the MJCV Coordinator, Alejandra Hernández, to the residence of U.S. Ambassador, Lisa Kubiske, to deal with issues, such as young people, women and public safety in Honduras.

IND. 3 Number of activities realized by MJCV to promote the violence prevention In its work plan, the MJCV included other activities related to juvenile violence prevention, which are listed as follows:

The MJCV Television Program

“Joven PAZala Bien e infórmate” Workshops (Young persons have a good time and get informed)

Publicize the results of the dialogues and launch the song PROPUESTA DE PAZ (Peace Proposal)

Talent Marathon “YOUTH, ART, CULTURE AND PEACE”

“HIT VIOLENCE WITH A STICKER”

Video presenting violence statistics targeted at young people

Incorporation of the MJCV.

Formation and training for MJCV members. The following represents progress made during this quarter: MJCV TELEVISION PROGRAM At Council of Ministers meeting at the beginning of February, the President offered the young MJCV members their own programming space in the National Television Channel. He assigned the responsibility for following up on the initiative to the National Youth Institute. At the beginning of May, a meeting was held between the Youth Institute, the MJCV and AJH to plan the airing of the program every other Saturday from 11 to 12 o’clock. In mid-June, the Director of the National Channel set June 23 as the date for the first program, giving the MJCV approximately 10 days for preparation. The strategy for transmitting the violence prevention message is to publicize the risk factors associated with juvenile violence that AJH has identified; each program will present a specific topic involving these factors. It was decided that the subject of the first program would be the Honduran Youth Movement against Violence, to discuss its creation and activities and to invite more young people to join. A specialist was found who volunteered to help design and

construct the set and define the responsibilities of the movement members. Luis Hernández of the MJCV was designated as program director, in charge of the content and script preparation, which is then revised by AJH Communications Coordinator, David Medina. With the volunteer work of approximately 25 youth, the first program denominated “Young People against Violence Put on your Sweatshirt (Ponete Buzo)” aired on June 23. That has been the MJCV’s slogan since its creation. The program received feedback from 18 countries who watched over the internet and messages from many viewers in rural Honduras. During the next quarter, the Program expects to present special guests and reports, and mini-dramas to attract young people. It is noteworthy that although none of the MJCV members has experience in program production and direction, their energy, enthusiasm and determination to transmit the violence prevention message have helped them overcome all obstacles to achieve their goal. LAUNCH OF THE PROPUESTA DE PAZ SONG AND MJCV PARTICIPATION IN THE CENTRAL AMERICAN PRESIDENTS SUMMIT The launch of the “Propuesta de Paz” song was strategically timed to coincide with the 39th Summit of SICA Presidents, since the MJCV had been invited to the event of such importance at a regional level by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Foreign Affairs Minister held a press conference to announce the MJCV participation at the Summit and that the song “Propuesta de Paz,” by the singer songwriter Edwin Turcios, who won last year’s MJCV contest, was to be the official song of the Summit. Four days before the launch, the PROPUESTA DE PAZ song was publicized in different media and it was included in the SICA Summit with the support of the press department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The singer and MJCV members participated in nationally renowned youth and other audience program, such as: Programa Espectaculos TVC hosted by Paola Lazaroni, La Hora del Te by Fernando Varela, Show Time by Carmen Boquin, Programa Fin de Semana, Canal 10 and Programa Frente a Frente hosted by Renato Alvarez, one of the most important TV news hosts in the country. The El Heraldo newspaper designated the singer, Edwin Turcios, as a national hero in its graphic section on June 27 (Annex 3) These activities were successful in publicizing the Propuesta de Paz song in the country’s most important media and raised awareness about the MJCV. Also the results of the youth dialogues held last year were published in more than 25 communication media. Prior to the official song launch at the Summit, jingles were played at all Summit events and the lyrics from Propuesta de Paz were printed in all of the Summits official items

(folders, notebooks, agendas, pens, etc.). Every brochure presented to Summit participants contained a CD of Propuesta de Paz, a MJCV brochure and also another for the Central American Movement. Propuesta de Paz was subtitled in Spanish so that all of the Summit’s participants could appreciate the lyrics. On June 28, PROPUESTA DE PAZ was officially launched at the Presidential Panel and Vanguard Forum at the 39th Summit of SICA Presidents with full media coverage by 40 TV channels worldwide. It was transmitted by Televisa México and its affiliates in Latin America and Corporación Televicentro in Honduras and its affiliates.

VIDEO WITH VIOLENCE STATISTICS TARGETING YOUNG PEOPLE This activity began with two training sessions:

DATE TRAINING TRAINER PARTICIPANTS

OBJECTIVE RESULT

April 16 and 17

Training about news media

Armando Paz, Tegucigalpa

Josué Rosales, Lilian Zavala and Sabina Hernández from MJCV

Training on the optimum use of social media, such as blogs, Twitter, Facebook and other electronic media important for spreading information and publicizing organization.

The MJCV already has a channel in YouTube where all of the TV shows can be seen, as well as videos prepared by MJCV6

6See link: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLuciEWhPwNoMcToyCpDtPw?feature=mhee

Edwin Edgardo Turcios was born in Chamelecon, San Pedro Sula, one of the most vulnerable areas to violence. At 28 he had already given concerts at a high school level and was following his dream of becoming an artist. Edwin heard about the SINGING FOR NON-VIOLENCE contest sponsored by the MJCV and decided to participate. He won the contest and obtained the opportunity to have his song “Propuesta de Paz” recorded in a professional studio along with a video of the song, which was also chosen to be the theme song of the MJCV movement. Edwin never imagined that things would go even further, and that his song would be chosen as the official song of the 39th SICA Summit held in Tegucigalpa last June 28 and 29. There was worldwide media coverage showing Edwin’s song receiving hearty applause from the presidents of the Central American region. “My proposal is that people must change; if we change, the world will change! Propuesta de Paz is just a beginning because the challenges are huge. After writing this song, I have changed as a person and feel more committed to non-violence. I’m not just trying to get others to change with my song because I know that everyone must be involved in true change, including me. I’m ready to do my part”

April 23 and 24

Training about making of documentary and other kinds of video.

Universidad Tecnológica Centro Americana (UNITEC) sponsored by the Proyecto Armando Paz, Tegucigalpa

Eduardo Sierra of the MJCV

Training about how to film videos and/or documentaries for TV.

The young people from the MJCV are filming and editing their videos for the TV program.

The MJCV and AJH collaborated to produce a statistical video on violence in Honduras in order to raise the awareness of Hondurans and especially young people about the current violence situation. This involved the preparation and validation of a script on the subject as well as production of the video itself. The Video was presented at different forums at the 39th SICA Presidential Summit and will be aired on the Movement’s TV program. MJCV INCORPORATION A first draft of the MJCV statutes was drawn up by the MJCV Planning Commission and the AJH Public Policy Coordinator in order to prepare for the Movement’s incorporation, complying with the requirements of the Honduran Ministry of the Interior. Subsequently MJCV Articles of Incorporation were prepared along with other documentation required beginning the incorporation process, which should be formalized during the next quarter. Other activities carried out by the AJH Public Policy Section to reinforce violence prevention activities both for the MJCV and for the group as a whole are listed as follows:

Participation in the Assembly of the Network of Institutions for Children’s Rights (COIPRODEN7) where there was discussion about progress made in 2011 and the challenges for 2012.

Together with the National Institute for Youth, the National Program for Prevention, Rehabilitation and Reinsertion (PNPRRS8) was promoted and representatives of approximately 10 organizations joined a coalition of organizations for violence prevention. The second meeting was held in May and the initiative is expected to continue to grow during the coming quarter.

7 Red de Instituciones por los Derechos de la Niñez 8 Programa Nacional de Prevención Rehabilitación y Reinserción

Participation in a focus group on opinions and perceptions regarding violence prevention sponsored by the German Development Association with the participation of MJCV representatives as well.

Participation in a march for integrity and the fight against corruption carried out by the National Anti-Corruption Council in Tegucigalpa on June 6 with the participation of the MJCV as well.

Training of 10 MJCV volunteers, 6 volunteers from the Nueva Suyapa and Flor del Campo OCs to carry out a pilot test of mapping the most widely used bus routes in Tegucigalpa in support of OTI/USAID. The activity covered 12 urban bus routes in the capital.

IR: YOUTH BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES IND. 4 Percentage of Established Outreach Centers that will be sustainable in accordance with benchmarks of Strengthened OC Model Most of the Outreach Centers cover their operating costs (salary, rent, utilities and supplies) through a combined contribution from the Municipality and the partner; of the 22 OCs, 12 cover costs without AJH support, with the Puerto Lempira OC outstanding as its micro-enterprise covers all costs. (55%)

OC9 NUMBER VOLUNTEERS (COMUNIDAD)

MUNICIPALITY PARTNER OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

SAN PEDRO SULA

San Juan 48 R/OTHERS

Rivera Hernandez

35 R/OTHERS SUPPLIES

Cofradia Centro 49 R

Suazo Cordova 25 R

Los Angeles 16 R/OTHERS R/OTHERS

Padre Claret 33 R/OTHERS SUPPLIES

San Isidro 15 R/OTHERS

Casa Quemda OTHERS

San Jose Sps 23 R/OTHERS

9 Except the Las Pilas OC that is currently being relocated to a new location.

CHOLOMA

Lopez Arellano 39 CS

La Amistad 19 CS OTHERS

Japon 20 CS/OTHERS

La Ceiba

Primero De Mayo 12 CS/R OTHERS

Bufalo 33 CS/R OTHERS

Armenia Bonito 7 CS/ OTHERS

San Judas 20 CS/R OTHERS

San Jose Cba 14 CS/ OTHERS

DISTRITO CENTRAL

Nueva Suyapa 35 CS/OTHERS

San Martin 42 OTHERS

Flor Del Campo 16 CS/OTHERS

Puerto Lempira

Puerto Lempira* 8 Only OC that total cost is covered by the micro.

NOTE: in those cases where salary is not specified, it is covered by AJH. Nomenclature CS: Coordinators Salary R: Local Rent Others: Utilities and Supplies

MICRO-ENTERPRISES As part of the sustainability of the OC methodology, the micro-enterprises are being supported through the technical assistance of AJH officers. During the process of drafting the assessments, weaknesses were established which include: the lack of management, accounting, and marketing skills of the OCs. These skills are expected to be strengthened with the course offerings by INFOP. As part of targeted technical assistance, the following is highlighted: CDA Lopez Arellano: The microenterprise within this OC is a tricycle rental. During a previous study, market potential was identified in spite of the fear of violence and robbery. The coordinator of the OC had a passive attitude. The AJH officer met with her to define a strategy to promote the micro-enterprise, to identify new opportunities within the local market, and to promote the service within nearby businesses, as well as identifying a committed volunteer who can be in charge of the micro-enterprise.

CDA San Jose, Chamelecon: The microenterprise within the CDA is a cyber-cafe, which was not operational during part of the quarter due problems with the internet connection. The officer in charge coordinated a meeting with the service provider, Hondutel, and the service was re-established three days later. It is expected that the free service from TIGO will be favorable to its development. OUTREACH CENTERS ASSESSMENT With the purpose of strengthening the OCs, 22 drafts of the comprehensive assessment were completed. Given that this is a participatory process where each partner is actively involved, analysis of each situation leading to Sustainability Plans is to be completed in July-August. Among the principle findings, the following needs were detected:

Capacity strengthening of partners and coordinators.

Strengthening of the Volunteer Management Plans.

Repositioning of certain teams.

Strengthening of the micro-enterprise.

Diversification of the workshop offerings.

Resolution of conflicts or frictions between the different OC actors. On these issues, AJH has already intervened through targeted technical assistance, providing training to coordinators and partners, and seeking alliances to strengthen the OCs. Another aspect to highlight is how the assessments clearly identified the need to promote the OC and its prevention scheme to communities so that the OC receives due support. Also identified were income generation activities which may meet some needs of the OC in the short term, nevertheless still needing the support of local authorities so that they can cover part of the operating expenses of the OCs. FACILITATE AND SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABILITY PLANS FOR EACH OC Drafting the Sustainability Plans of each OC will be based on the assessment of each OC at the end of the quarter. The general template was developed considering the main findings of the assessments and defined the following strategies for the Sustainability Plan:

STRATEGY OBJECTIVE

ACTION

Promote the interest of the community in the OCs as a violence prevention alternative.

Promote the diverse leader groups and/or people in the community to participate in the OC.

Develop a communications plan which includes the promotion of the OC as well as the agreement that the collective collaboration of the community is key in the violence prevention process.

Build the capacity of the OCs to generate sufficient resources for prevention activities in the community.

Control and optimize the financial needs of OC identifying various sources of income.

Develop a financial sustainability plan to facilitate the obtaining of funds and/or goods for the implementation of OC activities. Develop a two-page template that can be adapted for each OC to promote itself and raise funds.

Strengthen prevention services offered by the OC to the community.

Consolidate the various components of the OC with a wide range of services.

Develop an OC operating plan, including an Activity Plan, training, and a plan to recruit volunteers.

The process in this period was to specify the activities of each OC as a result of the assessment and to engage in a discussion with each implementing partner regarding the budget and chronogram in order to implement the plan. The execution of each Sustainability Plan will be monitored by AJH field officers, and the following technical structure was established: An OC Coordinator for San Pedro Sula and Choloma: Anna Leveron, who is responsible for the following field officers:

Bladimir Vasquez, responsible for the OCs in San Jose, San Juan and San Isidro

Gabriela Medina, responsible for the OCs in Casa Quemada, Suazo Córdova and Cofradia Centro

Salvador Villeda, responsible for the OCs in Japon, Las Pilas, Padre Claret, Los Angeles, Rivera Hernandez, Lopez Arellano, and La Amistad

An OC Coordinator for the Central District: David Medina, who is responsible for the OC Flor del Campo and supervision of the following officers with partial field responsibilities:

Fanny Velasquez, responsible for the OC in San Martin

Rina Flores, responsible for the OCs Nueva Suyapa and Puerto Lempira

An OC Coordinator for La Ceiba: Karin Canales, who is responsible for Carlos Guzman, OC field officer for San Judas, San Jose, Armenia Bonito, Bufalo and Primero de Mayo. STRATEGIC ALLIANCES PROMOTED BY AJH TO SUPPORT OCs SUSTAINABILITY TIGO: During this period, an alliance between AJH and TIGO was formalized through the signing of an agreement on 27 April by Salvador Stadthagen, AJH COP, and Jacqueline Flefil de Fortin, TIGO Country Manager. The alliance will provide internet access, TV cable, and free fixed telephone lines to 40 OCs. For these purposes, TIGO conducted a technical needs assessment in May, and will begin installation of services at the OCs in July. National Institute for Professional Training (INFOP) Like the previous year, an agreement was signed between the INFOP and AJH on June 18th. The document was signed by the respective representatives in a brief ceremony, witnessed by USAID officials and covered by local media. The OC's will benefit from specialized INFOP instructors, who in turn will try to expand the range of courses for male beneficiaries, emphasizing workshops in the fields of: electricity, cellular phone repair, auto mechanics, among others. These workshops depend on the OC's ability to supply the necessary materials. The budget for each OC sustainability plan will be analyzed. INFOP is willing to provide specialized training in its centers, where each potential beneficiary will have to travel to in order to participate. AJH does not have the resources to provide transportation scholarships and pay for training materials and other costs, like AJR did in 2011, and this limits the potential of this agreement. FUNADEH: Meetings were held with Jose Carlos Morales, Fernando Ferrera, the Directors of FUNADEH, so that institution instructors continue to provide workshops in the OC's of San Pedro Sula and Choloma. Obstacles are not expected and there are plans to transfer the OC methodology to FUNADEH through direct implementation of an OC in the Morales community LAPOP), with the goal that it can administer the OC network of the two municipalities. The cooperation agreement is expected to be signed in the next period. FUNDAHRSE:

Meetings were held with FUNDAHRSE executives Roberto Leiva and Mirna Rivera, in which the OC methodology and its violence prevention scheme were discussed in order to obtain the involvement of private enterprise for sustainability of the OCs. FUNDARSE assisted in identifying companies that could support the sustainability of OCs, among which are: GILDAN, Central de Ingenieros, CONETSA, DIXIE, Rica Sula, LEAR, Zip Calpules and Del Tropico. The proposal to support the OCs was presented on June 21st to more than 25 representatives of private businesses in San Pedro Sula and Choloma, among those present were: Gildan, Lacthosa, Seaboard, BAC Credomatic, Banco del Pais, Molino Harinero, Cerveceria Hondureña , Cementos del Norte, Grupo OPSA, among others, and the University of San Pedro Sula and the Technological University of Honduras. From these meetings, contacts have already been established with GILDAN, a Canadian maquila factory, which has shown interest in the OCs of Choloma and in improving community athletic fields and recreational areas, as well as funding the development of an OC in Villanueva, municipality adjacent to San Pedro Sula. A planned visit to the communities will be held early next period. DEMAHSA: A presentation of the OC methodology and its micro-enterprise component was made to the DEMAHSA (MASECA) General Manager in Choloma by the AJH COP and DCOP. The visit was in an effort for MASECA to promote this line of micro enterprises with new OC partners and provide technical assistance to the Microenterprises of the Las Pilas and Japon OCs. These OCs already have the equipment to begin this activity. MASECA held a presentation later to OCs and provided transportation on its minibus to visit tortilla factories supported by them. MASECA Mexico already approved the signing of the agreement which will be executed in the country through FUNDEIH, working jointly with AJH. MASECA will provide the technical assistance; FUNDEIH will strengthen micro-entrepreneurial capabilities, while AJH will identify beneficiaries in the target communities. The signing of the agreement is expected for the next quarter. OTHER ALLIANCES UNICAH: The Catholic University of Honduras was contacted through a meeting with Mario Meraz and Jaime Nunez, Director and Deputy Director, in which the University expressed interest in considering support to the OCs through Information Technology and Psychology students practice or internship, as well as take advantage of the University’s networks to bring medical and dental brigades to communities. UNITEC: A meeting was held with Rafael Salgado, who is in charge of the UNITEC academic engagement area, to seek support for computers skills development in the

OCs. He expressed that from July on, when the new period begins, they will be in agreement to refer students to the OCs. He also offered the participation of students from the Telecommunications field to support installation of Internet to be provided by TIGO. MUNICIPAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEES (MVPC) Meetings were held with the Violence Prevention Sub Committee in San Pedro Sula to try to carry forward with the Strategic Plan. It was agreed that the Chairman of the Sub- Committee, Jannett Hernandez, will try to meet with the Mayor to hold discussion on municipal support to the OCs, which has not yet materialized, in addition to raising the issue of incorporating new members to the Committee, thereby strengthening the role of the Sub-Committee. Also, meetings were held with the Municipal Violence Prevention Committee in La Ceiba and the Vice Mayor where continued support by the Mayorship to existing OCs was manifested, and also the commitment to extend such support for OCs in new communities. Currently, the La Ceiba Municipality is covering the rent for 3 OCs (Bufalo, San Judas, and Primero de Mayo), and the salary of the coordinators of the existing 5 OCs. The salary support will also be maintained to the new OCs to be opened. The La Ceiba MVPC updated its schedule of meetings, copy of which was delivered to AJH. LA CEIBA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: A meeting was held, along with members of the Municipal Violence Prevention Committee, with representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry to socialize the OC methodology and its violence prevention scheme in order to obtain involvement and support of its business members . The presentation was well received, and efforts will continue during the next quarter to achieve support. OC BRIDGE FUNDING GRANTS (AJH) During this period, a bridge grant of US$1,250.00 was approved for each of the 22 existing OCs, which will be matched by each partner with US$ 3,260.00 counterpart contributions. Most of this grant was used to cover salaries of the coordinator as some OCs could not cover this cost for several months. These grants served a strategic objective to strengthen the motivation of coordinators, volunteers and partners to continue their work with the OCs. During the previous quarter, the lack of funds caused certain difficulties and conflicts. This experience also served to better understand the issue of financial sustainability of the OCs by its implementing partners, and thus encourage a reflective process to find alternatives, which will be incorporated in the Sustainability Plans.

OTHER ACTIVITIES DURING THE PERIOD

Experience Exchange with the City of Los Angeles on the issue of violence prevention, especially in working with youth gang members.

AJH: Salvador Stadhagen, Anna Leveron, Salvador Villeda MVPC: Jannett Hernandez Choloma Municipality: Alexander Mejia USAID: Tony Brand, Enrique Roig, Gerardo Tablas Vice Mayor of the city of Los Angeles.

Monitoring and Evaluation of the Grants Process, Office of Peace and Coexistence of the Municipality of San Pedro Sula, in relation to AJH and the implementation of OCs in San Pedro Sula.

IDB: Chloe Fevre, Yuri Suarez AJH: Anna Leveron

Presentation of the OC methodology and violence prevention schemes for the BBC-produced documentary on the situation of violence and drug trafficking in the country.

AJH: Salvador Stadhagen, Anna Leveron, Gabriela Medina USAID: Samantha Crossdale OC Cofradia Centro: Father Jairo, Ana Ruth Villeda, Youth

Meeting to see the work of Orphan Helpers in the city.

AJH: Salvador Stadhagen, Anna Leveron Orphan Helpers: Edward Rivera

Visit to OC Cofradia Centro and farewell event for USAID Chief of Mission, William Brands.

AJH: Salvador Stadhagen, Anna Leveron, Gabriela Medina USAID: Bill Brands, Mauricio Cruz, Enrique Roig, Gerardo Tablas, Tony Brand OC Cofradía Centro: Father Jairo, Ana Ruth Villeda, Youth

TeleCeiba visit to the La Ceiba OCs to observe the methodology and violence prevention scheme.

AJH: Karin Canales, Carlos Guzman TELECEIBA: Alfonso Martinez

USAID Meeting with the La Ceiba OC coordinators to learn more about the communities and the violence situation.

AJH: Karin Canales, Carlos Guzman USAID: Marcio A. Coello, Cristopher Bodle, Gabriela Leva, Amy Pinkin, Diana Acosta OC Coordinators: Lesbin Quezada, Bufalo; Lesvin Lopez, Primero de Mayo, Walter Manuel, San Jose

IND. 5 Number of Civil Society Organizations receiving USG assistance in security/prevention sector oversight and advocacy During the current period, an agreement was signed with the MJCV to promote violence prevention at a national level and work is underway with FUNADEH to operate a new OC in San Pedro Sula. Also, in this period AJH establish coordination with USAID/CARSI partners in support of OCs. During the month of April, a meeting was held in San Pedro Sula with the rest of the CARSI implementers, along with the presence of Gabriela Leva, Amy Dinkin, Christopher Bodle (USAID), and David Greenlee and Elizabeth Carroll of the State Department. During this meeting, each program exposed the most common risk situations that are present in the communities and the manner in which each program confronts them, while also explaining the measures working teams take to avoid such risks, such as the use of labeled vehicles and the involvement of community leaders in activities. Visits to the AJH communities in San Pedro Sula and Choloma were conducted with Carlos Castro of the METAS program. The visit included new identified communities in which there are certification projects (IHER; EDUCATODOS) with the purpose of monitoring progress. During the month of June, a meeting was held in USAID with the CARSI implementers, the Assistant Secretary of CSO, Rick Barton, and Rob Jenkins, OTI Director, to discuss the violence in the country and explain the violence prevention work which these programs carry out.

IND. 6 Number of youth at Risk benefiting from OCs During the previous period, 7,982 youth were reported; during the quarter 2,477 were added for a total of 10,549,

Youth Beneficiaries Attending

OC MALE EMALE TOTAL

SAN PEDRO SULA

San Juan

373

307

680

Rivera Hernández

234 373 607

Cofradía Centro

724

1,026

1,750

Suazo Córdova 210 133 343

Los Ángeles

115

102

217

Padre Claret

301

274

575

San Isidro

188

199

387

San José SPS

124

141

265

Total 2,269 2,555 4,824

CHOLOMA

López Arellano

747

1,195

1,942

La Amistad

156

116

272

Japón

162

154

316

1,065

1,465

2,530

LA CEIBA

Primero De Mayo

22

36

58

Búfalo

110

75

185

Armenia Bonito

63

70

133

San Judas

470

626

1,096

San Jose Cba

102

94

196

Total 767

901

1,668

DISTRITO CENTRAL

Nueva Suyapa

282

302

584

San Martin

214

314

528

Flor Del Campo

86

65

151

Total

582

681

1,263

PUERTO LEMPIRA

PUERTO LEMPIRA 116 58 174

4,799

5,660

10,459

To increase the number of Youth Beneficiaries of OCs, AJH will open 15 new communities, whose status is detailed below CENTRAL DISTRICT 1. OC NUEVA CAPITAL (LAPOP)

In early April, a meeting was held with Arlet Ramirez and Sandra Pinto of the Central District Municipality. The municipality offered official support for the Nueva Capital OC consisting of facilitating the premises at no cost, assigning of a technical staff member to provide follow-up of OC activities, the provision of permanent guard service and equipment on loan for the operation of the microenterprise. AJR visited the OC to identify the infrastructure and possible repairs. Alan Aleman, a sociologist appointed by the municipality was formally presented to Friar Alexis Zuniga, implementing partner of Nueva Capital OC. The implementing partner presented a work plan for the grant proposal. The joint work of the proposal and budget for the Nueva Capital OC included an analysis of findings from focus groups that Friar Alexis held with community youth to define the range of workshops to be provided by the OC. The grant proposal went through the internal AJH process, and was submitted to USAID on May 9th and was later approved on the 22nd of that same month. On June 21, at a meeting of the Municipal Corporation, AJH made a presentation of the OC model which was well-received by the council members, who in turn approved the agreement for the implementation of the OC, thereby authorizing Mayor Ricardo Alvarez to sign it. The procurement process to install the OC is under way, and the inauguration is scheduled for August 14th counting with direct participation of the Mayor 2. OC ZAPOTE NORTE

At the request of Mauricio Cruz from USAID, a meeting was held to consider the implementation of an OC in the Zapote Norte community; given that FHIS had been asked by the partner to build the center. The first USAID / FHIS / AJH working meeting with the Salesians Priests running the parish took place in late May and a work plan was drafted for implementation of the Zapote North OC. FHIS is scheduled to begin construction in September-October 2012 and completion is expected by in February 2013.

In late June, David Medina, coordinator of Central District OCs and Claudia Vasquez, representative of the parish, made a pre assessment prior to the development of two focus groups which are planned for the first week of July. An official request for application was issued and sent to the identified partner for implementation of an OC in the Zapote Norte community which is scheduled to be received in August. CHOLOMA 3. OLIVOS VERDES (EL CHAPARRO)

In mid-April, a meeting was held with Pastors Rene Gonzales and Antonio Suazo from the Ministry of International Hebrews Association, Roberto Sanchez of the Municipal Violence Prevention Committee, and Alexander Mejia of the Choloma Municipality, to present the OC methodology and violence prevention scheme. The Ministry, with the support of the Mayor and MVPC, accepted the project. Subsequently, the community council or Patronato was approached to become part of the OC. During the month of May, the grant proposal was drafted and, submitted to USAID on May 29. Approval was received June 6. The agreement was signed on June 18, and the procurement process for installation of the OC will begin in July. The expected opening date is August 16. The Municipality is committed to paying the salaries of the new OC coordinator, as it is already doing for the OCs of the Lopez Arellano, Japón, and La Amistad communities. 4. OC EXITOS DE ANACH (LAPOP)

In early May, a meeting took place with the Mayor, Leopoldo Crivelli, the Municipal Violence Prevention Committee, and the president of the Community Council or Patronato with the purpose of implementing an OC in this community. The Municipality confirmed its support to this OC and will pay the salary of the coordinator once the OC begins operating. A presentation of the methodology, the requisites, and next action steps was made to the community which was convened by the Community Council, and the Dios de la Profecía (God of Prophesy) Church, led by Pastor Gloria de Ullloa, who was designated as implementer. It was established that the OC will be located in the recently inaugurated Civic Center with support of the Municipality. The partners will receive support from AJH for the drafting of the grant application to be presented by the next quarter.

5. OC RUBI This community is emblematic of gang violence in Choloma. Many young people were killed and the community was impenetrable in 2011. Many families left their homes. The gangs practically disappeared in 2012 and now the opportunity arises to work in the community. Future implementation of an OC in the Rubí community has been coordinated between the Municipality of Choloma and the Canadian maquila factory, Gildan. The co-financing proposal was presented to Gildan, which has shown much interest and its response is expected early next quarter. The process of identifying community partners through a pre diagnosis continues. 6. OC CONCEPCION

This community is also emblematic of the gang violence and was impenetrable until this year. The President of the Community Council was assassinated in 2011. The community is stable enough to work with and it is expected that the OC will be implemented in a Community Center. The Municipality and the community expressed strong interest in engaging in prevention work. The pre-diagnosis process is currently underway. SAN PEDRO SULA 7. OC SAN VICENTE DE PAUL (LAPOP)

A grant application was submitted to AJH and processed. On May 24, the proposal was sent to USAID and it was approved on May 30. The agreement was signed June 18, and the opening of the OC is planned for the 16th of August. 8. OC LEMPIRA (LAPOP)

The grant application was completed and submitted to USAID on the 20th of June. It was approved on the 25th of the same month. The inauguration is expected to take place in September. 9. OC MORALES (LAPOP)

FUNADEH was strategically chosen as an implementing partner for the OC in this community with the goal of transferring the OC methodology. Several meetings were held in the community during this period. The grant application is currently in the drafting phase and is expected to be submitted to AJH during the month of July.

10. OC VILLA ERNESTINA The OC methodology and the youth violence prevention methodology were presented in May at a meeting with Father Jorge Mejia, Nohemí Ramos of the Missionary Association, Jose Matute, President of the Community Council, and members of the community. The Missionary Association and the Community Council agreed to work together to implement the OC. At the moment, they are continuing to provide support for the drafting of the proposal, which is expected to be received by AJH in the beginning of the next quarter. 11. OC ARENALES

Jannet Hernandez, Cecille Flores, Roberto Milla of the Municipal Violence Prevention Subcommittee of San Pedro Sula, and the staff of the Office of Peace and Co-existence (which will co-finance this OC) joined AJH in the visit made to the Arenales Community Council to present the OC methodology. The Office of Peace and Co-existence confirmed its commitment with this OC. The drafting of this grant application is underway and is expected to be presented to AJH in the beginning of the next quarter. LA CEIBA 12. OC MELGAR 2 (LAPOP)

During the month of April, the OC methodology was presented to the Community Council members who gave an immediate positive reaction, and offered a space in the library of the Policarpo Paz School for the OC. A visit was made to the library by the council members and youth leaders who gave their approval. The library space will be temporary, pending construction of the permanent OC installation by FHIS. During the month of May, members of this institution carried out a visit to present the construction proposal. The OC methodology was also presented to several candidate churches which the Council identified as possible partners. The Nativity Parish of Our Lord Jesus Christ was selected as the partner, and the church satisfactorily approved the administration and financial evaluation carried out by AJH. The grant application was prepared in May, and presented to the AJH evaluation committee for approval. This grant application will be submitted to USAID in early July, and it is expected that the OC will be inaugurated towards the end of August. Assistance was also offered for the logistics involved with opening a bank account. Furthermore, an assessment of the community was conducted with the support of the

PNPRRS, and involved the application of a survey designed by the CARSI implementers. 13. OC CARMEN ELENA

In the beginning of the month of June, a meeting was held with the council of the Catholic Church, the Community Council and members of the community where the OC and the juvenile violence prevention methodology were presented. The methodology was accepted by the community and members of the church, and both parties agreed to begin the process of drafting a grant proposal. 14. OC SUYAPA

A meeting was held with the council of the Holy Family Catholic Church and others members of the community in order to present the OC methodology as well as the youth violence prevention scheme. The methodology was accepted by the community and members of the Church, and both parties will begin the process of drafting the proposal. PENDING COMMUNITY SELECTION:

Communication has been established with potential implementers, who may be located in Nueva Capital, Tegucigalpa or most probably in La Ceiba where there is significant local support. In summary, the status of the new OCs expected to open is as follows:

OUTREACH CENTERS APPROVED

No.

Community Partner Status Expected Inauguration

LAPOP

Distrito Central

1 Nueva Capital Cuasi Parroquia Virgen de la Paz & Alcaldia Municipal del DC

Agreement signed

Aug 14 X

San Pedro Sula

2 San Vicente de Paúl Asociación Padres Paulinos de Honduras, Obras Sociales Vicentinas (OSOVI]) and Patronato Comunitario

Agreement signed

Aug 16 X

3 Lempira Asociación Padres Paulinos de Honduras

Grant Approved

September X

Choloma

4 Olivos Verdes (El Chaparro)

Ministerio Internacional Hebreos and patronato Comunitario

Agreement signed

Aug. 17

La Ceiba

5 Melgar 2 Parroquia La Natividad de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo and Patronato Comunitario

Grant Approved

End of August

X

OUTREACH CENTERS IN DEVELOPMENT

No. Community Partner Status Expected Inauguration

LAPOP

Tegucigalpa

6 Zapote Norte Parroquia Maria Auxiliadora

Writing proposal

San Pedro Sula

7 Morales Funadeh Writing proposal

x

8 Villa Ernestina Asociación Misionera y Patronato comunitario

Writing proposal

9 Arenales Iglesia Principe de Paz y Patronato Comunitario

Writing proposal

Choloma

10 Éxitos de Anach II Iglesia Evángelica de Dios de la Profecia, patronato comunitario y Municipalidad de Choloma

Writing proposal

x

11 Rubí Municipalidad de Choloma

Proposal presented to Gildan

12 Concepción Municipalidad de Choloma

Articulating process

La Ceiba

13 Carmen Elena Iglesia Católica Virgen del Carmen and patronato comunitario

Writing proposal

14 Suyapa Iglesia Sagrada Familia and community leaders

Writing proposal

15 TBD (La Ceiba, Choloma or Tegucigalpa)

IND. 7 Percentage of at-risk youth participating in OCs, whose self-described tendency of rejecting crime, gangs or illicit activities has increased Results for this indicator are not being reported, as instruments to be applied are under design and the pre-identification process has initiated for at-risk youth that have indicated in their registration form that they are not currently studying. For a total of 10,549 youth register in AJH database, all of which fall in risk as they live in violent and/or with access to gangs communities and 2,591 (25%) are school-age children and youth who are not studying (with incomplete elementary and/or secondary school). As reported in the registration forms, the biggest cause for dropping out is economic problem (49%) influenced by other factors such as lack of family interest, moving and teen pregnancies.

IND. 8 Percentage of Youth participating in skills building who are involved in income-generating activities as a result Creative Use of Free Time ARTE DEPORTE LUDICO

OCS Youth Hours Youth Hours Youth Hours

LA CEIBA

1ro De Mayo

9

580

4

180

Armenia Bonito

26

4,362

Búfalo

53

2,698

San Judas

6

1,199

61

59,494

88

62,379

DISTRITO CENTRAL

San Martin

17

20

25

Nueva Suyapa

83

5,800

125

8,841

Flor Del Campo

53

753

CHOLOMA

Japón

63

2,164

103

1,659

La Amistad

88

1,828

Lopez Arellano

39

194

35

338

21

83

SAN PEDRO SULA

Los Ángeles

39

3,160

Padre Claret

5

114

126

2,988

87

1,624

San Isidro

1

45

San José Cba

8

240

138

11,298

183

19,693

San Juan Cha

62

TOTAL GENERAL

75

1,747

636

85,822

857

104,145

Homework Assistance (HA), Accelerated Learning (AL), and Values AL AL HA HA VALUES VALUES

LA CEIBA

Armenia Bonito 5 690

DISTRITO CENTRAL

Nueva Suyapa 20 660 104 4576

San Martin 29 348

CHOLOMA

JAPON 11 90

SAN PEDRO SULA

Los Angeles

Padre Claret 14 76

San Isidro

San Jose Cba 39 7595

San Jose Ch. 25 2275 8 142

San Juan Cha

Total general 89 11220 62 656 104 4576

Vocational Skills

OCS IT BARBERIA BELLEZA INGLES OTROS

Youth

Hours

Youth

Hours

Youth

Hours

Youth

Hours

Youth

Hours

LA CEIBA

1ro De Mayo 1 59 0 0

Armenia Bonito 6 462 0 0

San Judas 47 12,549 52 14,576 35 10,059 10 2664

San José Cba 19 1,482 10 410 37 1,924 42 3,780 0 0

DISTRITO CENTRAL

Nueva Suyapa 58 1,215 7 560 14 260

Flor Del Campo 26 356 13 239 0 0

CHOLOMA

Japón 1 5 5 47 13 71 0 0

La Amistad 53 280 9 56 0 0

Lopez Arellano 85 792 25 3,506 38 2,598 47 2773

SAN PEDRO SULA

Los Ángeles 7 48 12 141 25 165 0 0

Padre Claret 94 1,522 16 330 10 87

San Isidro 34 2,054 12 2,880 0 0

San José Ch. 60 1,538 17 434 59 2,852 0 0

San Juan Cha 15 12 0

PUERTO LEMPIRA

Puerto Lempira 34 408 159 3124

Total 533 22,249 40 1,083 218 26,503 176 17,563 252 8908

More than 1,200 youth received in this period 76,306 hours in job training in IT, English

and other, to next quarter begins the follow up to evaluate incomes generating activities

as result to this training.

In this period AJH Introduces new basic skills and expand programs to Outreach Center E-LEARNING (TIGO/INFOP/AJH SINERGY) Thanks to the alliance with TIGO, which will provide free Internet for all OCs, a platform of virtual courses facilitated by INFOP through E-Learning is included in the offering of OC workshops. The new training programs which will be available to youth on-line will be in the areas of administration, marketing, customer service, IT, web design, tourism and gastronomy, among others. To make this process effective, AJH field officers will train the coordinators on the use of this virtual platform, and will make sure that this component is offered in the workshops. CINEFORUM: Training continued for coordinators and volunteers in the Cine Forum methodology, which is an activity that has been well received by community youth. CONFLICT RESOLUTION WORKSHOP As part of the Dreaming My Life Methodology (DSMV), training began for the facilitators on the Second Module of DSMV (Decision-Making and Conflict Resolution.) This TOT training workshop also included officers from the National Prevention Program (PNPRRS) to whom the Dreaming my Life Methodology is being transferred. This period was trained 75 facilitators:

CDA HOMBRES MUJERES TOTAL

San Jose 1 2 3

San Isidro 1 2 3

San Juan 2 0 2

Los Angeles 1 2 3

Padre Claret 0 2 2

Casa Quemada 1 2 3

Suazo Cordova 3 1 4

Rivera Hernandez

1 3 4

Cofradia 0 4 4

Las Pilas 1 2 3

La Amistad 2 1 3

Japon 1 2 3

Lopez 1 3 4

San judas 1 3 4

Armenia 3 0 3

1ro mayo 1 1 2

Bufalo 2 2 4

San jose 0 0 0

Nueva suyapa 2 2 4

Zapote norte 0 3 3

Nueva capital 2 4 6

San martin 4 0 4

Flor del campo 1 3 4

31 44 75

UNDP Culture of Peace Project (La Ceiba OCs) A pilot training on the Culture of Peace methodology, which consists in the transmission of values through the cultural and artistic sphere, was given to coordinators and volunteers of the San Judas and San Jose OCs of La Ceiba. It is expected that in the following months the methodology will be transferred to the rest of the OCs. OTHER TRAININGS: Other trainings that the coordinators and volunteers of La Ceiba received in order to replicate in their respective OCs, through volunteers from the Psychology Department of the La Ceiba campus of the Catholic University of Honduras were: Self Awareness and Self-Esteem, Mental Hygiene and Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, and Microsoft Tutorials. PNPRRS: Strong Families Program In partnership with the National Program for Prevention (PNPRRS), a pilot project was initiated in the communities of Cofradia Centro in San Pedro Sula and Nueva Suyapa in the Central District, with the purpose of extending it to other communities in the future. This program aims to work with parents and children, between the ages of 10 and 15 years, to improve aspects such as communication in the home, interpersonal relationships, encouragement and support to children. While setting rules at home, the methodology seeks to establish mature relationships between parents and children. This activity occurs with a group of 12 families per community during two-hour sessions which last 7 weeks, and for which 3 facilitators are required (one for the parents, one for the children, and one for the family together). The working alliance with the PNPRRS has been reciprocal, given that officials have received training from AJH and several of them support AJH in the OCs. The AJH methodologies such as Dreaming My Life, Cine Forum, and the “Piénsalo Bien” (Think It Well) Campaign, are beginning to be replicated nationally by the PNPRRS.

IND. 9 Number of entities that received Outreach Center methodologies transferred by AJH This activity is carried out systematically through the interaction of AJH with the Municipal Violence Prevention Committees, community leaders and OC partners and contacts, and is described in other items of this report. FHIS: During this period, collaboration took place with FHIS, and the nature of the work emphasized the transfer of the CDAs methodology. FHI personnel have been included in training sessions to OC partners. A meeting was held in USAID with the Minister of the FHIS to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding between AJH and FHIS to provide equipment valued at $250,000 for ten OCs. PNPRRS: AJR had transferred the “Dream My Life Challenge” methodology (first module) to the PNPRRS, and during this quarter the “Decision-Making and Conflict Resolution” (second module) continued. It is expected that the third module “Communication, Leadership and Creativity” be transferred in the forthcoming periods. Also, The transfer of OC methodology is being accomplished by including FUNADEH, a strong NGO with presence in San Pedro and Choloma communities, as a partner in developing one OC model in the Morales Community, which is one of the LAPOP communities. AJH hopes that FUNADEH could later appropriate and replicate the methodology and at the same time assist in bringing sustainability to the OC network being developed in San Pedro Sula and Choloma. IND.10. - Percentage of the youth (former gang members and from restorative justice programs) trained which are in income-generating activities. During this period the alliance with the Tegucigalpa Chamber of Commerce and Industry was formalized to in order to benefit former gang members or youth offenders with a job training and micro-entrepreneurship project; a proposal was submitted to USAID on June 20 and approved on the 25th of the same month. In a parallel fashion, a work meeting was held with justice operators from the Juvenile Penal Justice System, technical personnel from the Honduran Institute for Children and the Family (IHNFA) and the Program for Reeducation and Social Reintegration in order to explain the project to them and to seek their assistance to identify young former inmates or gang members that could benefit from the project. This resulted in the identification of 10 young people who have had legal problems and are potential project beneficiaries.