Central America was recently devastated by Hurricane Mitch. Thousands of lives were lost. Total communities were left covered in mud, and much of the infrastructure has been damaged.

With economies based primarily on agriculture, and much of it subsistence farming, the area is facing the prospect of severe shortages in food supplies. While international efforts have to some extent relieved the immediate shortages, it is important that the many small farms begin production as soon as possible.

We are an informal group of private individuals who are committed to raise the awareness of personal hardships due to natural disasters. Our goal is to facilitate the gathering and distribution of seed stock and farming implements to communities in need of assistance.

Combining our group of volunteers with the AgriFuture Foundation a new project has been created "Sembremos Seeds of Hope." The volunteers will spread the message and create opportunities for individuals to participate in the relief effort. The AgriFuture Foundation, a non-profit organization, has the structure in place to provide distribution of goods, cash donations and tax receipts in addition to educational support for the country they are working with.

METHOD OF DELIVERY
Once your donation is received, the AgriFuture Foundation will ensure delivery to FUNDER (Fundacion de Desarrolo Empresarrollo Empresarial Rural) non-profit organization in Honduras. FUNDER has agreed to transport and distribute the seeds and gardening tools, and provide agronomists and agriculturists to train rural people on germination and planting techniques. The goal is to provide this support to poor rural women (preferably heads of family) of indigenous communities or from the isolated areas of the country.

Donors may request detailed report of their contribution and its distribution.

Seed & Tool Donations Sembremos Seeds of Hope c/o AgriFuture Foundation 1775 K Street, NW Suite #320 Washington, D.C. 20006 USA Email: areyes@agrifuture.org URL: http://www.agrifuture.org	Seeds may be either commercial or self-harvested. Please make sure each packet is properly labeled!
Cash Donations AgriFuture Foundation c/o NATION'S BANK 703 15th Street, N.W. 7th Floor Washington, D.C. 20005 USA	Please make checks payable to: AgriFuture Foundation ...and indicate on the check: 'for Sembremos Seeds of Hope' 'Account # 0019-3317-7452'

What's Needed

Seed Wish List Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Canteloupes, Carrots, Cauliflower, Green Peas, Herbs, Kale, Lettuce, Melon, Mustard, Okra, Onions, Radish, Spinach, Squash, Sweet and Hot Peppers, Sweet Potatoe, Tomatoes and Tomatilos, Turnip, Watermelon, Yucca...         ... See the Complete List

Farming Implements Hand tools, shovels, hoes, rakes, machetes, wheelbarrows, etc.

Membership Information Membership in Sembremos Seeds of Hope is free and open to all interested parties. We will be providing an electronic newsletter and informational packages for community organizations. If you would like more information on membership and the volunteer aspect of this group, please send an email to seedsofhope@hotmail.com where a volunteer administrator will respond to your inquiry. Individuals, community groups, private industry are welcome to solicit information packages that may be shared with your local community.