Belize
Total Projects: 79
Project Spending: $66,683
At the crossroads of Latin America and the Caribbean, Belize is considered a development success story. Home to a diverse, heterogeneous, multilingual citizenry, its small population of 360,000 is mainly employed in agriculture. Belize has met UNDP goals of reducing child mortality rates and is making strides in maternal health and literacy. Despite these successes, one third of the population still lives in poverty. The marginalization of the indigenous Maya and the lack of recognition they receive from governing authorities are growing issues as is the emerging regional divide between the more developed north and less developed south of the country. Cash crops like sugar have led to greater economic prosperity but leave rural villagers vulnerable to fluctuations in the market and with less land to sustainably grow their own food for subsistence. Geopolitical tension with neighboring Guatemala has been a persistent theme although the conflict is arbitrated by multilateral bodies. Nevertheless, given the largely stable nature of the Belizean government, development actors hope to use the country’s model to enhance regional security and stability.
Discover Projects in Belize
Making our Library More Child-Friendly with Reading Materials and Computers
GLOW Camp Belize 2017 (Girls Leading Our World)
Expanding our Library to Increase Literacy
Camp BRO (Boys Reaching Out) 2016
Camp GLOW (Girls Leading Our World)
Preschool Hygiene and Nutrition Initiative
A Mill of Their Own-Remodeling a Space for Corazon's Women
Test
GLOW (Girls Leading Our World) Club Pig Pen Project - San Benito Poite
GLOW (Girls Leading Our World) Club Pig Pen Project - Santa Teresa
GLOW (Girls Leadings Our World) Club Pigs Dig Education Project
Las Sartenejeñas Cooperative
Sarteneja Costura y Artesania Cooperativa
Health Care Manual with Visual Literacy
Camp GLOW 2011
Creating a Clean and Healthy Belize River
Children's Literacy Project
Finding Friends From (Check)Mates
Playground by Remote Caregivers Program (RCP)
Clean Up and Beautify San Miguel
Amigos del Ambiente
Magic School Bus: Exploring Belize
Grow Garden Project
Children of Jalacte
Recreational Freedom for Village Kids
Camp GLOW 2010
Kicks for Kids!
Medina Bank School Nutrition Program
Discovering in Preschool
San Jose Youth Sports League
The It's Up to Me Program
Santa Cruz Youth Sports Program
4-H Environmental Summer Camp
Learn and Grow Library
Aguacate RC School Feeding Program
Sporting for Healthy Living in Hummingbird Community
Chess Peace Initiative
Project CONNECT
Improving Skills in Cowpen
Flowers Bank Community Center
August Pine Ridge Club GLOW
A United Goal
Hands-On! Project
Big Falls RC School Boys Football
Santa Elena Youth Sports Program
Youth for the Future Volleyball Vacation!
St. Benedict Physical Education and Athletic Program
Kids Living, Learning, and Loving Life
LIFE! - Learning Is a Fun Experience!
Belize Swim Club
Club Glow
Forest Home Athletics
Belmopan Community Girls Soccer Team
Big Falls Club GLOW
St. Benedict Butterflies Girls Club
Aguacate Playground
St. Lukes Game Club
Art and Literacy in Punta Gorda
Educational Resource Center Project
Aguacate Sports Teams
Club Glow
Big Falls RC Soccer Team
Punta Gorda Tumblers Team
Kids in Action
San Lucas Village Library and Sports Betterment
Santa Martha Soccer and Volleyball Team
Belize Environmental Club
4-H Enviromental Camp on Caye Caulker
Trinity Methodist School Library
Bullet Tree Falls Girls and Boys Soccer
Two Week Art Immersion
Belize City YWCA - Education For Girls
Earth Day Art Competition
The Stann Creek Chess Association
The Art and Identity Program
Burranco Village Chess and Sports Team
Library Student Mural
Santa Teresa Chess Team
