4. Social and Environmental
Change Promoters
We are committed to generating value in communities through programs that promote inclusive and sustainable growth. We establish lines of action to reduce inequalities, create opportunities for all through education, promote respect and care for the environment, and support other initiatives that guarantee community development.
4.1 Community
(GRI 2-23, 2-25)
Ficohsa Group’s commitment is realized by helping to reduce the main problems associated with inequality through social investment and environmental programs for the sustainable development of the communities where the Group operates, including donations and volunteer activities.
In this way, our employees join in, generating a two-way impact under the sense of social responsibility that characterizes us. We develop projects, programs, and initiatives that generate a positive impact on communities by addressing their needs, within the following areas of action:
+USD $23 million
invested in sustainable social projects over the past 12 years.
4.1.1 Ficohsa Foundation
2024 was a year of great achievements for the Ficohsa Foundation (FF), marking 26 years of continuous impact working for education and the sustainable development of the communities where it operates regionally. It reafirmed its commitment, expanding its coverage to new communities to benefit more children from preschool to university.
E orts have been directed toward educational programs and projects that generate a transformative impact, implemented under a participatory model that articulates the state, private sector, and the community, promoting sustainable, quality education.
Regional coverage 2024
*At the end of 2024, the Ficohsa Foundation voluntarily concluded its operations in Nicaragua under procedure and legal requirements.
*This closure allows employees in that country to direct their corporate volunteering initiatives to other areas, always reinforcing the purpose of having a positive impact on communities. Ficohsa thanks the country for its support during this journey.
Financial Resources
4.1.1.1 Educating
our future
A program designed more than two decades ago to strengthen access to inclusive, quality education for children ages 3 to 6 at the pre-primary level. It is currently implemented in 142 centers in Honduras, benefiting more than 175,000 children over 26 years.
Impacts and benefits in pre-school education 2024
Impact on elementary education “Alliance for Education”
Since 2023, the Ficohsa Foundation has expanded its coverage to the elementary level to continue the development of students in the same communities where it already operates, through the “Alliance for Education,” an initiative in collaboration with the private sector, USAID, and the Ministry of Education.
This year, the rehabilitation project for 25 basic education centers nationwide was completed. These improvements not only optimize learning spaces but also strengthen the comprehensive development of Honduran children and youth.
Cities
benefited
Fostering sustainable
communities
This year, the Ficohsa Foundation, in collaboration with strategic partners such as USAID and PROMUJER, strengthened the communities where FF operates by providing training to parents on entrepreneurship and employability through the Creating My Future Here and Emprende programs.
This initiative provided key tools to improve job opportunities and business growth. Additionally, it provided parents with access to education and inclusion through the TENGO digital platform, allowing them to better manage their resources and strengthen their economic autonomy.
4.1.1.2 Other contributions
in Education
The Ficohsa Foundation, along with other organizations, continues to support the HONDUFUTURO program, a nonprofit organization with 11 years of experience that continues to strengthen its commitment to promoting the socioeconomic development and competitiveness of Honduras.
It promotes, guides, and finances Honduran professionals who wish to pursue graduate studies at universities abroad and then return to contribute to the development of Honduras.
Recognition
Ficohsa Foundation receives recognition from UNHCR and FUNDAHRSE for its commitment to inclusive education 2024.
As part of her commitment to education and social inclusion, she was recognized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Honduran Foundation for Corporate Social Responsibility (FUNDAHRSE) for her outstanding work promoting inclusive practices in education.
4.1.2 More Sustainable
Initiatives
4.1.2.1 Foundation
Growing with Diabetes
GF, through Ficohsa Seguros, supports this non-profit organization, founded in 2018 with the goal of raising awareness about diabetes in Honduras.
Through its various initiatives, the Foundation seeks to provide patients and their caregivers with relevant information that empowers them, empowers them with greater commitment to their treatment, and, as a result, achieves a better quality of life.
Feautured Initiatives
In partnership with PORSALUD, the rst free medical guidance line for patients living with diabetes was launched. Through this line, it is hoped that patients and their families will receive guidance and education that will allow them to achieve self-management of their condition, prevent complications, and empower them, thereby achieving a better quality of life.
In commemoration of World Diabetes Day, the fourth edition of the Blue Run was held in November. This sporting activity includes 5 and 10-kilometer runs. The event aims to raise awareness, promote family sports, and encourage the Honduran public to take action against diabetes.
In order to strengthen the community of patients living with type 1 diabetes, the support group was launched in conjunction with the Honduran Society of Endocrinology, Hospital María, the Honduran Social Security Institute, and the Escuela Hospital. This group aims to share experiences, knowledge, and opportunities for training, as well as connect with other people living with the condition and their
families.
Know more about the Foundation
www.fccdhn.org
4.1.2.2 Corporate
Voluntareering
Ficohsa Group has a corporate volunteer program comprised of employees and their families, who participate in social and environmental activities with a high impact on the regional communities where it operates. Each member of the Ficohsa family becomes a champion for people, an ally who inspires, guides, and supports others to become agents of change, transforming lives together.
Corporate values define the actions of volunteers. Commitment drives them to be persistent in their pursuit of doing good. Service reminds them that their purpose goes beyond themselves, extending to the community they serve. Sustainability guides their actions toward a lasting impact, building a better future for all.
Ficohsa has a regional corporate volunteer policy, which serves as a guideline for the program.
Reconocimiento
As part of International Volunteer Day, the most outstanding teams, agencies, and volunteers were recognized.
4.1.2.2 Technological
Innovation Award(PIT)
The Technological Innovation Award (PIT) is a competition organized by Ficohsa and the Central American Technological University
(UNITEC). Its seventh edition was held in 2024, seeking to discover and support young people with innovative projects that use any type of technology to generate social and business impact in the Central American region.
Finalist Summary
