Flooding Affects Olancho Aid Students and Employees Last weekend, after several days of intense rain throughout Honduras, flash flooding washed away homes and left others filled with mud. President of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, visited Juticalpa Thursday to survey the damage. He promised to build 25 homes for families left devastated by the destruction. In the meantime, the administration began giving out food rations and clothes while organizing medical brigades. The rains … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
Success Story in Progress: Are there fire drills in Honduras?
Estefany is nine years old. She is a student at Escuelita Nazareth who is blind. There are eight other children in her classroom, some with visual impairments and some who have perfect vision, but other learning difficulties. If there is an emergency at Nazareth, will Estefany know what to do? Will her classmates? Will her teacher? Estefany (left) and Isis (right) are best friends and classmates at Escuelita Nazareth. In the news, we are often reminded that unexpected emergencies … [Read more...]
Olancho Aid Spotlight: Megan Conley
This week's Olancho Aid Spotlight features former high school teacher and volunteer coordinator Megan Conley. During her two years of service with the Foundation, Miss Conley was known for her organization, her sense of humor, her dedication to her students, and her leadership of the volunteer program. Read on to learn more about what Miss Conley's experiences at Olancho Aid meant to her. Age: 26 Hometown: Coahoma, Texas University: Texas Tech … [Read more...]
Olancho Aid Spotlight: Carlos Gonzales
This week at Olancho Aid, we are highlighting Carlos Gonzales, who has been with the Foundation for ten years as both a student and a teacher. We recognize him today for his hard work and his dedication to his students' education. Thanks for all that you do, Mister Gonzales! Name: Carlos Javier Gonzales Acosta Hometown: La Concepción, Juticalpa University: UNAH (National Autonomous University of Honduras) When did you join Olancho Aid? I began working with … [Read more...]
Olancho Aid Foundation Welcomes Dr. Susan Nedza as Board President
Olancho Aid Foundation Welcomes Dr. Susan Nedza as Board President Olancho Aid Foundation is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has elected Dr. Susan Nedza as Board President. Susan is the Senior Vice President of Clinical Outcomes Management at MPA Healthcare Solutions, Inc. She has been a member of the Olancho Aid Board and Chair of the Advancement Committee since 2015. She shares a passion for volunteer service in Latin and South America with her husband Dr. Oswaldo … [Read more...]
Olancho Aid Spotlight: Wendy Varela
Every week, we will be highlighting a different member of the the Olancho Aid community. This week, we begin by recognizing Wendy Varela in honor of her birthday. Wendy has been a beloved part of the Olancho Aid family for over ten years, working in both the bilingual elementary school and in the main Foundation office. She is known throughout the Foundation for her hard work, her kindness, and her laughter. Read more about Wendy’s experiences at Olancho Aid in her interview … [Read more...]