Honduras Facts

Hola! That’s “Hello” in Spanish, the official language of Honduras. This beautiful country in Central America is home to lush beaches, diverse wildlife and awe-inspiring Mayan ruins. Read more Honduras facts here. 

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5 Facts About Honduras

Here are some fun and interesting facts about Honduras: 

Map showing where Honduras is.

Where Is Honudras?

Honduras is a country in Central America that borders Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. 

Key Challenges in Honduras & Our Response

It’s true that Honduras is an incredible country with a rich culture and many natural wonders. However, it’s also home to children and families living in poverty who must face many unique challenges. 

Crime & Gang Violence 

Poverty in Honduras leads to high rates of crime and violence. Many of our child development centers are located in neighborhoods marred by organized crime and gang activity. 

Gangs are known to recruit children and teens who may see crime as the only way to experience a better life. Unfortunately, these children and teens are placed in serious danger. 

Our Response: Protecting Children From Crime & Violence 

Children who are actively involved in the Compassion program are less susceptible to gang activity. We offer children activities such as education and extracurricular activities like sports that they can enjoy instead of turning to crime. 

In addition to providing daily programs, we also protect children from harm. We teach kids and teens how to stand up for themselves and their rights. We also teach our volunteers and staff how to intervene when they see signs of violence. 

Unreached Remote Areas 

In Central America, many children and their families live in remote areas. Those living in these hard-to-reach locations often go without basic human services like electricity, clean water, medical care and education. 

Our Response: Reaching Remote Areas Through the Local Church 

Compassion partners with local churches throughout Honduras that have a heart for reaching these remote areas. Through the local church, children receive access to essentials they wouldn’t otherwise have, like nutritious meals and safe water. 

Our Impact in Honduras

Compassion has served children and families throughout Honduras for many years. During this time, we’ve released thousands of children from poverty in Jesus’ name through our child sponsorship program. 

64,361

children served (and counting).

223

churches serving.

49

years serving.

A young man wearing a blue polo sits between his mother and father as they share a hug and smile for the camera.

Compassion Kids Reach Their Goals With Sponsors Cheering Them On

David is a young adult who recently graduated from Compassion’s program. Because of his sponsor’s support, he’s now able to achieve his dreams of joining Honduras’ Air Force Academy and becoming a doctor.

A young girl holds two tomatoes in her hands and smiles for the camera.

Valeria Grows a Sustainable Garden to Support Her Family

When Valeria’s Compassion center held a plant-a-garden contest, she knew she had to enter. The skills she learned empowered her to build a garden that now supports her family, helping them journey out of poverty.

Fight Child Poverty: Give Right-Now Care & Eternal Hope

Nutritious food. Medical care. Protection from harm. Hope. These are just some of the critical, right-now needs of children living in poverty. Help us fight child poverty by meeting these needs and sharing the lasting hope of the gospel. 

Sponsor a Child

By sponsoring a child, you empower a local church to share the gospel by meeting the needs of a child’s body, mind and spirit. Through sponsorship, you’ll help deliver medical care, hygiene training, education, malnutrition monitoring and so much more to a child in need. 

Pray

Jeremiah 33:3 says that if we call on God, he will answer us. When we lift up children living in poverty, God hears us, and we can trust he’s working on their behalf. Join us in praying daily for children living in poverty by becoming a prayer partner.

Donate

Children living in poverty face many challenges, from a lack of medical care to dangerous living conditions. You can provide immediate support by donating to fulfill a right-now need.