Honduras

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Hola / Hello from Honduras

Language: Spanish

Honduras is a land of wild beauty. It’s rich with abundant wildlife and spectacular scenery. It also faces extreme poverty. In fact, 63% of Hondurans live in poverty, threatened by violence and made ill by contaminated water. Compassion-assisted children experience these realities daily. But at the Compassion center, there is hope.

Honduras Stats

POPULATION: 9,459,440
48% Roman Catholic
34% Protestant
18% Atheist, other or none

64,361
CHILDREN SERVED

223
CHURCHES SERVING

49
YEARS SERVING

A group of children play together in their neighborhood

A group of children play together in their neighborhood.

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A boy holds a letter from his sponsor

A boy holds a letter from his sponsor.

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A group of children play together with a toy bicycle

A group of children play together with a toy bicycle.

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Teenage girls perform as a part of the First Fruits Feast at their church

Teenage girls perform as a part of the First Fruits Feast at their church.

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A group of boys play soccer at their child development center

A group of boys play soccer at their child development center.

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Children share a nutritious meal at their child development center

Children share a nutritious meal at their child development center.

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A smiling mother holds her baby

A smiling mother holds her baby.

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Children sit in a classroom and read their Bibles together

Children sit in a classroom and read their Bibles together.

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A boy spins a colorful umbrella behind his head

A boy spins a colorful umbrella behind his head.

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5 FACTS ABOUT HONDURAS

  1. Honduras is home to the ancient Mayan ruins of Copán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  2. The Bay Islands, located off the northern coast, offer some of the best diving and snorkeling spots in the Caribbean.
  3. The country is known for its rich coffee production.
  4. The Mosquito Coast, a remote and sparsely populated region in eastern Honduras, is one of the most pristine and ecologically diverse areas in Central America.
  5. They have a passion for football (soccer) and boast a strong footballing culture.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS IN HONDURAS

Issue: Honduras’ poverty and inequality lead to high rates of crime and violence. Many child development centers are located in neighborhoods marred by organized crime and gangs.

Response: Children who are actively involved in Compassion’s program are less susceptible to the lure of gang activity. In addition to regular programs, Compassion offers extracurricular activities like taekwondo training — a popular option that builds character and discipline.

Prayer Point: Pray for the safety of children and families who live in high-crime communities, and that they will rely on God to provide for and protect them.

A teen boy prays with his hands folded

Teenagers learn vocational skills to help protect them from the lure of gang activity.

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Visit the Compassion blog to learn more about our work in Honduras.

Did You Know?

Honduras is a great place to bird-watch. Over 700 species of birds have been recorded in Honduras — a bird-watcher’s dream!

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Honduras Fast Facts

Official Name: Republic of Honduras

Form of Government: Presidential republic

Capital: Tegucigalpa

Population: 9,235,340

Languages: Spanish, Amerindian dialects

Currency: Lempira

Area: 43,278 square miles (112,090 square kilometers)

Compassion has been working in Honduras since 1974. These Honduras facts and statistics provide a good picture of the reality of poverty and how child sponsorship through Compassion is making a difference.

Poverty is a problem in the country of Honduras but with your support, Compassion is working to change this. The Honduras facts tell a difficult story, but Compassion is bringing hope in the midst of the difficulties. Our programs are changing the statistics one child at a time.

Don't let the hopelessness of poverty overwhelm you. Sponsor a child in Honduras!