Honduras Child Alliance

Good morning, I would like to say a few words about how effectively this association is giving rise to something great in Polvenir, a small town on the Honduran coast. having experienced it first hand I can say that it is helping the education of many children a lot and has become a reference center for many adults in the area, known by all as a safe and important place for the community.

The feeling of freedom in front of the peace of unspoiled nature, and the love found in experiencing the small things that make this life rich in meaning. The smile of a child, the light that caresses your face, the scent of a season that never ends, the backdrop of a sea that embraces the sun in a purple dip that touches what the legends interpret as sublime. Dear friend, I wish you were here with me to share this joy!

My experience volunteering with Honduras Child Alliance has been everything I hoped it would be and more. The work is incredibly fulfilling, educational, and expansive. I have gained a widened perspective of the world by working with a culture so different from mine all while having a really great time. The program is organized and community focused and the workload is fair. It is also really fun to work with other volunteers from all over the world. Additionally, my Spanish has improved so much! I was a bit nervous at first about things like safety and cost of living and I have been so pleasantly surprised at how accessible it is in both of these areas. I am so glad I made the decision to volunteer my time at HCA and be a part of something bigger than myself. This is an experience I will always remember.

I just finished four amazing months with HCA in El Porvenir. I can't recommend this organization enough to people looking to gain experience working in a country that isn't known to tourists. The impact the organization is able to have on the community is unbelievable you can never walk down the street without saying hi to at least five people you know. One of my most treasured memories was seeing how students came out of their shell by the time I left I had a young student singing the ABC's to me, so excited that he had learned some English. I miss Honduras dearly but know I will be back soon to reunite with my amazing students and friends I made.

Hello! My name is Eleonore, and I was a volunteer in HCA during 3 months at the end of 2023. Now I am back in France, but I can’t stop thinking about my experience in Honduras!

To be short, I will just talk about one little thing to convince you to volunteer with this organization. HCA is a wonderful example of collaboration between local people and workers from all around the world! The purpose of this organization is to work hand in hand with the community to help children become the adults of tomorrow through many educational and health programs. For me, it was also an opportunity to meet extraordinary people and learn more about myself.

I have been volunteering for HCA for 7 months now and I absolutely love it! El Porvenir is such a welcoming and safe community, it has felt like home since the day I arrived. My favorite part about volunteering is the kids – they are so bright and silly and excited to learn! We all work very hard here and some days are long, but this has been such a fulfilling experience that I wouldn’t change a thing. It doesn’t hurt that we live right on the beach, so I can enjoy a daily sunset swim! I have 5 months left, but I can’t imagine leaving this place. If you want to work with kids and you speak (or want to speak) Spanish, I highly recommend volunteering with this organization.