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Aslyn is a 28-year-old woman living in Limón. She had polio when she was just a toddler, leaving her with many life-threatening problems. She is the size of a 7-year-old and cannot speak, walk, or sit up. When Aslyn came to the clinic earlier this month, she clearly struggled to breathe. The provider believed she…

Have a few minutes?Take a look at 5 great things that have happened in Honduras!! A child would have died….  Mission teams are always at the right place at exactly the right time! When asked, Gladis said hands down the best part of the last month was when a young boy came into the clinic…

On a balmy January evening, the fellowship hall at WUMC radiated warmth as mission-minded individuals gathered in support of the church’s covenant with the Carolina Honduras Health Foundation (CHHF). Amidst shared meals and heartfelt conversations, over 100 congregants immersed themselves in understanding WUMC’s impactful role in delivering healthcare to underserved regions of Honduras. Executive Director…

Soon to celebrate his 16th birthday, Yan Carlos has battled a seizure disorder since he was just 8 months old. He is blind and deaf, dependent on his mother’s constant care. Mary Magdalena, his mother, brought Yan Carlos to a CHHF clinic five years ago, having exhausted all local medical options. Despite years of toil…

Do you have a minute?  We’d love to share 5 great things that have happened over the last month….. Pharmacy Facelift!A Whole Bunch of Scraping and Painting!!  It’s truly heartwarming to see the dedication and teamwork displayed by Douglas, Ben, and the rest of the staff at the clinic in Limón. Their efforts to revitalize the…

Do you have a minute?   We’d love to share 5 great things that have happened over the last month….. Our Team Is Growing!  Please join us in welcoming Patrick Rivera to our management team!  Pat comes to CHHF with an extensive background in financial management and fund development. We are excited to have him join…

First of all, I am grateful to the Lord for allowing me to work one more year at the Carolina Clinic. It is a great privilege for me to work in the clinic and with my work I helped to keep the workplace clean. With my job I keep the rooms clean so that the…

Xiomara and her family live in the little village of Feo. Despite its name, the tiny village of almost 600 people is beautiful. But it is remote, and there is little access to medical care. When she and her mother, Sulma, arrived at the mission clinic last September, they were hopeful for care for the…

Katerin P., age 11, is one of five patients you helped send to Tegucigalpa to receive help from Operation Rainbow, the annual orthopedic mission. Katerin has suffered with a club foot her entire life. She dreams of being able to walk like other children. Her mom knew they would never be able to afford the surgery to…

The Medical Referral Program relies heavily on building relationships with medical care providers throughout Honduras. There is a lot of return on our investent because relationships built improve health outcomes for patients in our villages. As you know, healthcare in Honduras moves slowly. It can take months or even a year for a patient to…