Small steps - Education for single mothers

Dear supporters,

small steps for big changes - Honduras needs to invest in its future!

Violence is pervasive in Honduras, where the murder rate is among the highest in the world, and femicides are the most frequent in Latin America. Economic stagnation, poverty, and lack of opportunity fuel emigration to the United States, Mexico, and Spain. Journalists, union leaders, and human rights activists face regular threats and killings. In 2021, leftist candidate Xiomara Castro won the presidency, marking a shift from the corruption-plagued National Party’s 12-year rule. Her presidency began with promises to tackle corruption, drug trafficking, and organized crime, though her limited parliamentary support and the entrenched influence of previous rulers present challenges.

Honduras faces severe socio-economic inequality, deep-rooted corruption, and widespread poverty, affecting over 60% of the population. Criminal gangs, particularly MS-13 and Barrio 18, exert strong influence through extortion and violence. As Honduras lies on a key drug route between South and North America, these gangs are increasingly involved in international drug trafficking. Efforts to control gang violence have relied on militarized policing, fostering a climate of violence and further criminal entanglements.

Despite Castro’s reforms, Honduras’s justice and police systems remain severely corrupt, with 87% of murders going unsolved. While Castro enjoys public support, her administration faces criticism over nepotism, her use of states of emergency to curb crime, and her struggle to pass reforms. The international community has attempted to address corruption, with the U.S. and other allies providing aid and support for anti-corruption initiatives, though success has been limited.

As you can see, there is a need for hope and a better future for Honduran youth. If you can, please support our project! Thank you so much!

We wish you a great week!