Republic of Honduras Capital: Tegucigalpa President: Jose Manuel Zelaya Official Language: Spanish Population: 7, 326, 496
Honduras first gained it's independence in 1821. It's present form of freely elected civil government was to set up however until 1982 after nearly 25 years of military rule. In 1998 Honduras was devastated by hurricane Mitch causing a total of 5,600 deaths and nearly $2 Billion in damage. The Honduran population is primarily agricultural.
The Needs of Honduras:
Honduras is ranked #7 in the world for governmental corruption.
20% illiteracy rate.
59.8% of the population receives a 5th grade education.
Estimated 29% of children suffer from malnuritment.
27.9% unemployment rate.
Child labor is also an increased concern.
CIN's Mission to Honduras:
Renovacion Campesina -Project IMPACT: The goal of this project was to plant a new Church. A church building was constructed in the community, water filters were provided for clean drinking water, and shoes were distributed to the children of the community.
El Pilon Community - Project IMPACT: Shoes and clothing were recently distributed to the community. Also, we are planning to plant a new church and build a church building.
Honduras Life Center - CIN has recently acquired an orphanage that will be the beginning stages of the Honduras Life Center. We are also in the process of purchasing land so we can further develop this project.
