Nourish will work with FIPAH, a system of farmer cooperatives operating on the local, regional, and national levels committed to strengthening food security amongst the marginalized communities of Honduras. FIPAH seeks to do this while also preserving the environment. The key components to achieving these goals include:

• farmer research for the breeding of hardy crop varieties
• enhanced seed supply through on farm conservation and seed banking
• building grain storage systems

By preserving biodiversity and simultaneously improving food security, FIPAH ensures food productivity for decades to come.

Students will spend 5 weeks in Yorito, Honduras, to build greenhouses for research and seed banking purposes. Assisting in crop research and seed banking efforts will also be part of the students' roles. Students will also work closely with the youth cooperatives, learning along with their counterparts while also teaching basic computer skills. Throughout, students can look forward to learning about effective strategies for preserving biodiversity, community decision making processes, and the unique culture of Honduras.