Olancho Aid Spotlight: Jess SantavyHometown: 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...]

Olancho Aid Spotlight: Krista Garcia Age: 23Hometown: JuticalpaUniversity: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH) in Tegucigalpa When did you join Olancho Aid?I joined OAF on January 2017. How did you first hear about Olancho Aid?Well, I graduated from Instituto Cardenal Rodriguez, so I've been part of OAF since I was eleven years old, first as a student and now as a teacher. My siblings also graduated from Cardenal Rodriguez … [Read more...]

Olancho Aid Spotlight: Damalis Garcia   Today the spotlight is on Damalis Garcia. Though she has only been with Olancho Aid for just over a year, she has shown tremendous leadership within the Foundation. In her role, she seeks and manages talent, but she also does a lot more. Damalis works to support every person in the Foundation, whether it be through her amazing problem-solving abilities or through a kind word. Read on to learn more about Damalis and her work!  Damalis … [Read more...]

Olancho Aid Spotlight: Allan Casco  This week our spotlight is on Allan Casco, who has been with the Foundation since its earliest days. He joined the Olancho Aid family first as a student and now as a staff-member. Keep reading to learn more about Allan's journey and what the Foundation has meant to him! (Allan, right, with one of his students at Escuela Nazareth)  Age: 30Hometown: Juticalpa, OlanchoUniversity: Universidad Católica de Honduras … [Read more...]

Olancho Aid Spotlight: Sonia Cruz   This week we're highlighting Profesora Sonia Cruz! Even though she has only been a part of the Foundation for about a year and a half, this September she won the distinction of Instituto Oscar Cardenal Rodriguez's (our monolingual college-prep high school) Teacher of the Year! Congratulations and thanks for all of the work that you and your family do for the Foundation and our community.   Age: 29Hometown: Guarizama, … [Read more...]

  Olancho Aid Spotlight: Gabriel Vasquez  Gabriel (right) with the 2017 Santa Clara Summer Camp counselors  Age: 17School: Instituto Bilingüe Santa Clara (IBSC)Grade: 12th What is your favorite part of school?Might sound crazy but, class time is my favorite part of school. Do you have a favorite memory of school?More than just a single favorite memory of school, I have a couple of memories which I consider important; things … [Read more...]

Olancho Aid Spotlight: Susan Cáceres    Age: 25Hometown: Juticalpa, Olancho, HondurasUniversity: Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazán (UPNFM) When did you begin working with the Olancho Aid Foundation?I started working with OAF in 2015 as a Spanish teacher for the preschool program at Centro Escolar Bilingue Santa Clara (CEBSC, our bilingual elementary school). How did you find about the Olancho Aid … [Read more...]

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 AcostaHometown: La Concepción, JuticalpaUniversity: UNAH (National Autonomous University of Honduras) When did you join Olancho Aid?I began working with … [Read more...]

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...]