Olancho Aid Spotlight: Sarahi Breve Age: 35 Hometown: Olancho University: UNAH When did you join Olancho Aid? August 3rd, 2015 How did you first hear about Olancho Aid? A co-worker told me about it. What is your role at Olancho Aid? I am the homeroom teacher for 3rd grade B. What is your favorite part of your job? My favorite part is when I know I´m changing my students days. Do you have a … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2017
Prepare for Christmas Like A Honduran
How do you prepare for Christmas? Did you just roll your eyes? Are you stressed just thinking about it? Let's change the subject. How would you know Christmas is coming if you lived in Olancho? Christmas traditions around the world are as different as the Christians who celebrate the holiday. The beauty of the celebration though, wherever you are, comes back to rejoicing in the gift that is Jesus Christ. In Honduras, traditions vary from family to family. Below is a list of common … [Read more...]
Olancho Aid Spotlight: Jess Santavy
Olancho Aid Spotlight: Jess Santavy Hometown: Greensburg, PA University: Gannon University, Erie PA When did you begin working with the Olancho Aid Foundation? I served as a volunteer with Olancho Aid back in 2007-2008. In March of 2016, I was hired as an employee. How did you first hear about Olancho Aid? When I was about to graduate from college, I debated between graduate school and service abroad. When I was seeking programs that might be a good fit, a campus minister directed me to … [Read more...]
An Update on the Political Situation in Honduras
An Update on the Political Situation in Honduras As news of post-election civil unrest in Honduras gains more attention, the Olancho Aid Foundation would like to provide you with a report from Juticalpa. Most of the demonstrations have occured in Tegucigalpa which is three hours away. Please be reassured that our our employees, volunteers, and students, are safe and that we are monitoring the situation closely. We have been in touch with the U.S. embassy and are following their … [Read more...]