Our Work
In collaboration with those who know the needs of Roatan the best, the residents, missions for Friends of Roatan are determined annually. Below are those missions identified and supported by the residents of Roatan for 2022-2023.
Flowers Bay Childrens’ Community Center
After opening its doors in April of 2022, The Flower’s Bay Children’s Community Center offers children of the island an additional education and resources for their learning needs. The Center provides the children with access to wifi, computers, printing and tutors.
Additional programs such as environmental awareness and the music program offer the children an opportunity to expand their knowledge, improve their community and discover new hobbies.
There is no cost to the families for their children to attend the Community Center. In exchange for tuition, volunteer opportunities are available for families to engage. The goal of the Center is to enhance the ideal of Community which is the heart of Flower’s Bay.
Clinica Esperanza
The not-for-profit clinic on Roatan, founded by Peggy Stranges, serves the healthcare needs of the impoverished people of the island. The clinic provides access to free/affordable care in a safe and caring environment. Friends of Roatan has partnered with Clinica Esperanza to expand their Diabetic Outreach Program. With over 2,400 known diabetics on the island and only 900 currently being treated at the Clinic, your support will help provide much-needed medication, quarterly visits and consistent testing to decrease the complications that occur when this disease is untreated.
