Honduras

Working With Children in Honduras



Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact on World Vision operations

In support of public health recommendations outlined by the World Health Organization, some sponsorship program activities have been temporarily suspended due to COVID-19. Activities may include sponsor queries and correspondence, sponsor visits, gift notifications and gift deliveries. These temporary suspensions may affect the information you receive from us in the coming weeks and months. Learn more about our response to COVID-19.
Unreliable rains have put additional strain on Hondurans in recent years. Key to combating hunger and disease in these conditions is to build household and community resilience.

An example of this is World Vision’s Farming Field School where students learn modern techniques to optimize land resources and water for increased crop production. A lack of clean water is another environmental and health issue for children in Honduras. Community volunteers, health staff, church leaders and sanitation committees partner with us to train families on treating water and practicing basic sanitation to improve the health and nutrition of children.

Building sustainable futures together

World Vision child sponsorship in Honduras starts by looking at what is preventing children from surviving and thriving in their community. We then work with the community to bring the pieces of the puzzle together to build a better life for all children. For sponsors, it’s a personal way to show life-changing love to children in real need.
 

 

Your impact in Honduras

Together, we’re making real change in the lives of children, families and communities. Just some of what was achieved with the support of Canadian child sponsors in the past year:
  • 564 children are participating in child protection projects or being supported by them.
  • 392 community groups engaged in Citizen Voice and Action activities, calling on their governments to deliver the basic services that have been promised.
  • 778 community leaders, faith leaders and local partners were trained to understand and address underlying issues that make children vulnerable.
Results of World Vision Canada's projects between October 2020 and September 2021,
in partnership with the World Food Programme, Global Affairs Canada and other institutional donors
 
  • 5,000 protective medical items were provided for health professionals and families, including medical masks, gloves, surgical gowns and eye protection.
  • 4,998 people received personal protective equipment to prevent COVID-19.
Results of World Vision Canada's projects between October 2020 and September 2021,
in partnership with the World Food Programme, Global Affairs Canada and other institutional donors
 
  • 761 female and male youth completed values-based entrepreneurship and job skills training through the Youth Ready curriculum.
  • 708 teachers received training in topics such as literacy, early childhood development and child-centered approaches.
  • 8,313 children received school supplies and resources for their education including books, backpacks, uniforms and bicycles.
  • 2,400 reading materials were provided to schools and communities in support of children's education.
Results of World Vision Canada's projects between October 2020 and September 2021,
in partnership with the World Food Programme, Global Affairs Canada and other institutional donors
 
  • 58 youth gained wage-earning employment.
  • 10 active savings groups created settings for members to learn financial skills, save money collectively and gain access to small loans.
  • 154 people were actively involved in savings groups, providing them with financial literacy training and access to small loans.
  • 514,705 trees were planted by volunteers and community organizations through reforestation efforts that prevent erosion and make environments more resilient to weather events.
  • 1,392 people were trained in agriculture and livestock techniques including food production, livestock handling, climate-smart techniques and post-harvest storage methods.
  • 26 disaster preparedness groups and committees were actively working to help their communities mitigate and response to crises.
  • 24,945 items of clothing were shipped for children and adults, including footwear and uniforms.
  • 6,132 people received support with agricultural resources, including large and small livestock and seeds.
Results of World Vision Canada's projects between October 2020 and September 2021,
in partnership with the World Food Programme, Global Affairs Canada and other institutional donors
  • 13,672 people had access to safe drinking water.
  • 3,182 people were trained or involved in community water, sanitation or hygiene initiatives.
  • 10 water sources were constructed, rehabilitated or improved, providing safe water for children and families to drink.
  • 13,628 people received hygiene products and kits to support their health and wellbeing.
Results of World Vision Canada's projects between October 2020 and September 2021,
in partnership with the World Food Programme, Global Affairs Canada and other institutional donors
 
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