Honduras initiatives promote female leadership and economic empowerment

Various initiatives in Honduras are focusing on the economic empowerment and leadership of women across multiple sectors. The Honduran Private Sector Council (COHEP), in collaboration with BAC and the Siguatepeque Chamber of Commerce and Industry, held the INGEHNIA MUJER workshop in Siguatepeque to strengthen entrepreneurial skills and business innovation among more than 60 women.

In the agro-food sector, the National Federation of Farmers and Ranchers of Honduras (FENAGH) hosted its third meeting for female leaders in Tegucigalpa. The event aimed to foster business growth, sustainability, and competitiveness under the theme “Women who inspire, lead, and transform the agro.”

Additionally, the Reciprocal Guarantee Society Confianza SA-FGR reported significant financial support for female-led micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The institution has provided over L 11,213 million in credit guarantees to women, benefiting approximately 736,000 female-headed households and contributing to the creation of over 184,000 jobs.