Developing a medical student scholarship in memory of Dr. Eduardo Dubon is an investment in the healthcare system in Honduras. Ramon Urrutia, from San Pedro Sula, is one of the first recipients of this scholarship. Medical school is difficult. Ramon has worked throughout the last four years while attending college. This scholarship came at a…

Helping Babies Breathe Training empowers midwives in rural Honduras to provide better care for infants.

“If it were not for Dr. Dan and the team, my grandson would not have been born a healthy and my daughter could have died,” exclaimed Bexa, the clinic cook, as she showed me the photo of the new baby. “I thank God every day for the work everyone does for the people in my…

Good evening from Limón. It’s not often I get to say that, but tonight I am grateful to be sitting on the porch, overlooking children playing on the beach, and listening to a chatty family pick fruit from a nearby tree. It’s the perfect kind of night here in Honduras. I’m here between teams to…

International Day of Friendship is celebrated on July 30th every year. But we think friendship is so important, we should celebrate it for an entire week! The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts…

Children like Dilan need special help. Dilan has albinism, a rare condition in Honduras. There is little assistance for his parents to learn how to care for his specific needs. The cost and availability of products Dilan needs is overwhelming for his parents. Sunscreen is expensive and long sleeved shirts with UV protection are a…

Hurting people in Honduras need your help.  The reality of it is the drastic price hikes and supply chain interruptions we have in the United States are also having a significant impact on Honduras as well.  Job opportunities have decreased. People had less healthcare during the early part of the pandemic and they have been…

Today is the day you can change a child’s life forever.  Infant and childhood growth is a chronic issue in Honduras. One-third of children living in poverty in our villages struggle with stunted growth. One-half of the children suffer from related medical issues such as anemia. Children in the rural mountain communities are at the most risk for…

Because of your support, there was no question of whether that sick child and his scared mother were going to find help. It was there when they needed it most.