We are in Central America working with HondurasChildren, a great 501(c)(3) nonprofit that recruits volunteers from around the world to implement development projects on the North Coast. HondurasChildren volunteers staff education enrichment programs, English classes, a pre-school, orphanages and small-scale construction projects. Many volunteers also find opportunities for independent efforts like facilitating livelihood farming projects, working at feeding centers and counseling families.
When we arrived last month, the Vacation Activities Program was in session because kids were out of school for winter break. Children came every weekday for games, stories, art and other fun activities. We led a mural project and video pen pal exchange between local students and their counterparts in Seattle. Check out our Facebook album, which tells the story with colorful pictures.
We also produced a short video to promote free English classes available to children and adults in El Porvenir. Screenings of the video at local church services and around town spurred enthusiasm for the program; hundreds of students registered!
This month we’ll produce videos to share information about dental hygiene, HIV, and parental involvement in education. We’ll also make productions to help HondurasChildren recruit volunteers and sponsors. El Porvenir been a great site so far, and we’re thrilled to work with such excellent partner organizations.