CARE in Honduras
Corruption, a huge wealth gap, crime and natural disasters have made Honduras one of the least developed countries in Central America. Malnutrition, poor housing and infant diseases are widespread and almost 40 per cent of the population are under 14 years old.
In Honduras we:
- improve maternal and child health
- fight HIV and AIDS
- work to reduce child labour
- build and repair infrastructure, such as roads
We began working in Honduras in 1954 by providing assistance after hurrican Hazel struck. Today our work focuses on tackling the causes of poverty in many of Honduras’ poorest communities.
CARE in action:
Fighting child labour
Children are frequently put to work at a very young age in Honduras, which means they miss out on valuable schooling. We’re helping children who are being exploited to go to school and complete their education. We’re also raising awareness of the importance of education and the dangers of child labour, as well as strengthening the way the government addresses education and child labour.
Improving agriculture productivity
To improve agricultural production and access to food in the poorest parts of western and southern Honduras, we’re working with farmers to grow different crops and improve their access to markets. We’re also helping families to access services, like health care, and we are training local governments how to fight poverty.
Helping Honduras’s rural communities
By strengthening local governance, such as training policy- and decision-makers, we’re improving the health, water and sanitation services for communities on the country’s north coast. We are building a water system for 20,000 people, giving them access to safe, clean water, as well as providing health and hygiene education.
What we do
