SWEET PROGRESS INC.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

SWEET PROGRESS, INC. is a charitable organization based in the U.S., focusing on boosting the quality of life in Nicaraguan rural areas through sustainable development. Established by Vincent Cosgrove as President, Michael Cosgrove as Secretary, and Ann Healy as Treasurer, this dynamic group uses honeybee production to empower local communities, specifically by creating jobs for women and teenage cooperatives. The project is unique because it fuses NGO efforts with university partnerships, aiming to expand opportunities swiftly each month. By developing a honey-producing ecosystem linked to various supportive community businesses, SWEET PROGRESS trains locals in a range of skills. These include beekeeping, carpentry for building beehives and eco-friendly toilets known as eco-banos, sewing protective clothing for bees, and offering sanitation services that convert waste (particularly humanure) into organic fertilizer. This initiative isn't just about making honey; it's about launching multiple subsidiary industries that benefit local farmers and even expatriate communities. Established in Florida on June 2, 2016, the organization aspires to grow beyond traditional beekeeping models found in Africa by treating honey production as a solid business venture. Central to their efforts is creating an interdependent network leveraging the talents and skills of locals to promote growth and strengthen families within these communities. The organization strives for self-sustainability and is diligently working towards introducing Nicaraguan-produced honey into international markets. This pursuit has been strengthened by Vincent Cosgrove's personal investments, stemming from his career as a professional chef. For more details or to get involved, SWEET PROGRESS encourages interested parties to visit its website at sweetprogress.com. The organization actively seeks global community support to continue empowering these rural communities and driving meaningful change.