“No idea is a silly one.” — Kenny, participant in Fabretto Innova 2025

That phrase perfectly captures the spirit of Fabretto Innova, an initiative that inspires young people and educators across Central America to dare to think differently. We believe that innovation begins with an idea —no matter how small— and with the courage to share it.

Fabretto Innova promotes the use of Design Thinking, a methodology that teaches participants to look at problems through empathy, create collaboratively, and turn challenges into opportunities to transform their communities.

In its 2025 edition, the program’s theme was “Putting innovation into practice for the good of my community.” Over several months, students and teachers in Honduras worked together to develop creative solutions addressing the real needs of their surroundings.

Innovation Born in the Community

“An impressive impact.” — Rosa, participant in the Motikoli project

During its first phase, Fabretto Innova supported four community innovation projects in partnership with local organizations Asociación Bayan, Educate2Envision (E2E), and ACOES. Thanks to the support of the International Foundation, youth participants were able to apply what they had learned in Fabretto Innova 2024 to serve their communities through innovative proposals.

Developed between May and October 2025, these projects demonstrated that when education combines creativity and commitment, the results reach far beyond the classroom.

• In Copán, the project “Agua Caliente, te quiero limpia” promoted environmental care and material reuse, benefiting more than 1,400 residents.
• In Francisco Morazán, “Con pilas en Pajarillos, se vive mejor” helped reduce water consumption through eco-friendly wash stations, inspiring new families and donors to replicate the experience.
• In Yoro, “Motikoli: Innovative Motivation for Quality Education” strengthened learning through digital tools, benefiting 700 families and increasing school attendance.
• And in La Paz, the “Virtual Library” project enabled more than 150 children and youth to access educational materials, improving academic performance by 90%.

In total, over 2,200 people benefited from these initiatives—proof that an idea can become action, and a project can become hope.

Building Leaders, Not Just Projects

“The best experience ever.” — Alix, participating teacher

The second phase of Fabretto Innova 2025 aimed to strengthen the leadership and innovation skills of youth and teachers, equipping them with tools to continue driving positive change in their communities.

Through four virtual sessions, with 35–40 participants per meeting, they explored the stages of Design Thinking: empathize, define, ideate, and prototype. Many joined from rural areas with limited internet access, showing great perseverance and eagerness to learn.

“My greatest experience as a student is that I feel motivated by words.” — Rosa, student participant

That enthusiasm came to life during the in-person gathering held from October 21–24, 2025, at the San Antonio Retreat Center in Comayagua. There, 53 participants —48 from partner organizations and 5 from Fabretto’s technical team— came together to share learnings, present results, and co-create new proposals.

Across both phases, more than 80 young people and educators actively participated in Fabretto Innova 2025, proving that innovation grows stronger when it’s built in community.

Creativity in the Service of Change

“The mind is like a parachute: it only works when it’s open.” — Yexgeny, participant

During the event, teams presented projects designed through the Design Thinking approach to solve real-world challenges: bamboo gutters to prevent classroom flooding, eco-friendly filters to purify water, creative classrooms that encourage school retention, and gardens that connect science with daily life.

Each proposal reflected open minds willing to create solutions born from teamwork and a genuine love for their communities.

Voices that Inspire

“May all students advance in their communication and math skills so we can have young people who think, create, and express themselves.” — Participating teacher

“Creative minds innovating in the service of our communities.” — Blanca, teacher

The words of the participants and teachers sum up the experience of this edition: a collaborative learning process where innovation stopped being a theory and became action. Fabretto Innova 2025 not only formed leaders but also dreamers who now dare to build purposeful solutions.

A Future Designed Together

Fabretto Innova 2025 proved that when education meets innovation, change is possible.
Participants returned to their communities with new skills, support networks, and the conviction that innovation can—and should—be used in the service of others.

The ideas born from this edition will lay the foundation for new projects in 2026, continuing the work of a network of young people and educators committed to transforming their communities from within.

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