Friends of FUNDESUR, Inc.

Friends of FUNDESUR is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) supporting FUNDESUR, the social arm of the Honduran shrimp farming industry. Born from a belief that industry and community well-being should grow together, we channel $0.02 from every pound of shrimp exported from Honduras into environmental conservation and restoration, healthcare, education, and economic development across the Southern Honduras. For over 12 years, this model has turned one of the world's most traded blue foods into a permanent source of regional resilience. We have planted 1.3 million mangroves, protected over 370,000 sea turtles, built 8 community water systems, and installed 8,300+ eco-stoves that reduce emissions and improve daily life. The foundation is strong. The need is greater. Environmental degradation is putting the shrimp supply chain at risk. We seek partners to help scale what is already working, deepening roots in communities where thriving ecosystems and thriving people are inseparable.