Reasons to Volunteer with Olancho Aid! Check out our list of reasons YOU should consider volunteering with the Olancho Aid Foundation as told by former and current volunteers. Reason #6: You’ll be immersed in a new culture! “My favorite part of being in Juticalpa is learning all I can about Honduran culture. I love to learn Honduran slang and observe different mannerisms. It is fascinating to realize how different a culture can be from your own, but also how similar.” … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2018
Independence Day in Honduras
Independence Day in Honduras by Karen Wiley, Fall 2018 Volunteer Honduras' National Day is always celebrated on September 15th. It commemorates the independence of the Central American provinces from Spanish rule in 1821. Although September 15th is the actual date, the celebrations continue all month long. Either there is the preparation for a celebration or the celebration itself, so that there always seems to be something happening related to this important event. All of this is … [Read more...]