Project location
: Tegucigalpa
, Honduras
Theme
: Transportation
Program
: Reintegration of Youth and Adolescents “On the Path to Our Dreams”
Duration
: 2021
Total project cost
: 37,222 USD, or approximately 33,659 CHF
On the Way to Our Dreams / Honduras
On the Path to Our Dreams / Honduras
On the Path to Our Dreams: Purchase of a minibus to transport young survivors of violence who are under the care of Casa Alianza Honduras
Background
Honduras is one of the poorest countries in Central America, where human rights—particularly children’s rights—are violated every day.
Key facts:
- Honduras faces problems with youth violence, primarily linked to maras (gangs);
- The homicide rate is 63.8 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants, one of the highest rates in the world;
- In 2015, 64.3% of the Honduran population lived below the poverty line;
- Approximately 18% of the population lacks access to basic health care services.
Today:
- The COVID-19 crisis is exacerbating the country’s economic and social situation, plunging residents even further into poverty and insecurity;
- The decline in remittances from the diaspora, the reduction in trade, and the decrease in international aid due to the country’s instability are severely affecting the country, particularly the most vulnerable populations.
Our local partner
Casa Alianza Honduras (CAH) is:
- An organization that works with street children and children in situations of high social risk;
- A comprehensive program designed to enable children to enjoy their most basic rights and rebuild their lives;
- A program in San Pedro Sula (on the border with Mexico) to support migrant children who have been forcibly repatriated by the authorities;
- Accreditation from Praesidium, the highest standard for the care of children who are victims of trafficking and sexual violence.
The Project
Purchase of a minibus to transport young people to various locations and activities, such as:
- clinics and hospitals;
- family visits across the country;
- attending court proceedings;
- recreational and educational activities;
- (during the COVID-19 pandemic) picking up and dropping off staff who work directly with the youth, to avoid public transportation.
Cost
The total cost of the project is $37,222, or approximately 33,659 CHF.
A contribution to this project would be greatly appreciated, regardless of the amount (reference: Bus Hond).
Target Group
- 200 children each year, or approximately 2,000 children over 10 years;
- 25 employees from the two shelters.
Expected Impacts
- The children recover from their trauma thanks to comprehensive, interdisciplinary care and are more easily reintegrated into their family environment and/or society;
- Staff can go to work safely, and there are no reported cases of COVID-19 among the staff.
How to Donate?
- By bank transfer: IBAN CH47 0900 0000 1767 4193 3 / Donation reference: BUS HOND
- By postal money order: CCP 17-674193-3 / Donation reference: BUS HOND
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Or simply via PayPal (
Donation reference: BUS HOND)
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