Helvetas is an independent development organisation, based in Switzerland and with affiliated organisations in Germany and the United States. Helvetas supports poor and disadvantaged women, men and communities in around 30 developing and transition countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.In Honduras the organisation supports small farmer associations to increase their productivity and, at the same time, ensure sustainability. Helvetas promotes the professional training of young people to improve their employment prospects and promotes dialogue for efficient and quality management of natural resources.