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Mission News from Honduras
Nine-year-old Stefany in Need
Stefany is a 9-year-old girl from the little village of Aguana. Stefany was hit by a car while walking alone down the street. The car left her, bleeding and severely injured, without stopping. Her family rushed her to a hospital. The hospital saved Stefany’s life, but her legs were scarred and disfigured. Her incision had…
Read MoreReopening Schools in Small Villages
Honduran schools are trying to reopen! Students in Honduras have gone without formal schooling for two years now. For a system where it takes an average student over 9 years to finish first through sixth grades, this puts them at an even greater disadvantage. For our students who live in the mountain villages, this is…
Read MoreMyra’s Flan
There is always so much work to do during a medical mission. Preparing for clinic is the first responsibility for the team. That’s why it is always special when a team member can sneak away and do something a little different. Spending some time in the kitchen in Limón is always a treat. On her…
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day 2022
Join us in celebrating the hundreds of strong women who have been vital in building the mission over the last 28 years. Despite failures – you have stood up. Despite sorrow – you’ve smiled and brought relief. Despite pain – you’ve continued to show up and work hard. We know if we could see into…
Read MoreOlder Adults in Honduras in Desperate Need
I am writing today because I have uncovered something upsetting. The elderly population in Honduras is suffering immensely during this time. The pandemic has separated families, and many older adults have been left on their own. Many cannot get on the bus to receive care or even afford food to get proper nutrition. And they…
Read MoreHonoring our colleague.
Honoring our colleague. Strengthening medical care in Honduras. We were changed forever when Honduran physician and mission team member Dr. Eduardo Dubon lost his life to Covid-19 in 2020. Eduardo was not only an essential member of many medical mission teams, but he was also a good friend to the organization. He is missed. It isn’t…
Read MoreMadison Needs Medical Care
Madison, currently battling malnourishment, was born a healthy, 7½ pound baby. She was a happy girl who met all milestones until she was 9 months old. At that time, Lara, her mother, started noticing changes in her daughter. By the time Madison was 10 months old, she had stopped gaining weight. Shortly after, she had…
Read MoreVirtual Teams Work Well!
Unfortunately, we have had to postpone returning to Honduras in-person because of the increase of Covid-19 both in the US and in Honduras. However, we will still be able to serve because of Virtual Teams. Virtual Teams work similarly to in-person teams. Two providers work at one time seeing patients. A pharmacist works virtually in…
Read MoreRight Place, Right Time
It is so exciting to be writing to you from the dental room in the Limón clinic! The FOURTH team of the year arrived in Honduras on Sunday and it has been a whirlwind every day. The team has felt your support and prayers! They feel your presence every step of the way. And they…
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