Dear Friends, Across the world, the poor have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 94,500 Hondurans have tested positive for the disease. In the last month, Olancho became the region with the fastest growing rate of cases and tragically, the fatality rate in the state is over 12%. Access to care is limited, even more so for those who live in outlying communities. The needs of the community continue to grow and evolve. Olancho Aid has been able to help fund the … [Read more...]
Announcement: Father Richard Donahue Legacy Fund
Today, the Board of Directors of the Olancho Aid Foundation unanimously voted to create the “Father Richard Donahue Legacy Fund.” Donations received in Father Donahue’s name will be utilized to sustain current operations at Escuelita Nazareth and enhance programming that benefits individuals with disabilities and their families in Olancho Honduras. Contributions in memory of Father Donahue can be made here. Background Father Donahue founded Nazareth School in Juticalpa after recognizing … [Read more...]
Looking Forward with Hope
September 3, 2020 Dear Friends, As you know, the last few months have been arduous for the people of Honduras and we at Olancho Aid have been faced with difficult decisions. Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you who contributed to the Coronavirus Relief Fund, Olancho Aid has been able to maintain limited operations and provide assistance to employees. Despite such difficult circumstances, we have many reasons for hope. First, we have been blessed that through our partnership … [Read more...]
Partners in Faith: Catholic Values in Action
Olancho Aid Foundation and the Diocese of Juticalpa Partners in Faith: Catholic Values in Action by Dr. Susan Nedza The Olancho Aid Foundation remains committed to supporting the Diocese of Juticalpa and its mission during these difficult times and in the future. For over twenty years, our partnership with the Diocese first under the leadership of Bishop Tómas Muldoon, OFM and now Bishop Jóse Bonello, OFM has flourished. This has included the construction of Catholic schools, expansion of … [Read more...]
Continuation of Services Announcement
Dear Friends, Thank you for all of your prayers and financial support that has allowed the Olancho Aid Foundation to continue its mission in Honduras. Your support has meant that our seniors graduated from Instituto Bilingue Santa Clara. It meant that we were able to transition to online education for students in both bilingual schools in order to complete the school year. It also allowed us to provide food and financial support for the families of our students and for our … [Read more...]
Living Our Mission During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Living Our Mission During the Coronavirus Pandemic On March 16th, Honduran officials implemented a shelter in place order for people across the country in hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19. Olancho has strictly enforced the lock down, halting travelers in and out of the department. The massive impact on the economy means more people need assistance to meet their basic needs. Businesses and nonprofits around the world have been forced to evaluate their operations, finances, and … [Read more...]
EMBA Alumni Collaborate to Support a Community in Honduras
Inside Kellogg featured this article from Dr. Susan Nedza about experiences that influenced Olancho Aid's response to COVID-19. EMBA Alumni Collaborate to Support a Community in Honduras April 23, 2020 By Susan Nedza (EMBA 2000) I recall being assured on entrance to Kellogg that, as a graduate, I would be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead teams even in difficult circumstances. I recently had a chance to test that promise as the president of a U.S.-based non-profit … [Read more...]
Volunteers Return Home
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, most Olancho Aid volunteers returned home. Here is a post from Jim Walker, one of the volunteers who was forced to end his term of service early. Olancho Aid Volunteers – Safe and well taken care of in uncertain times! I made my fourth volunteer trip to Juticalpa in very early March, the United States had few cases of the virus and my state of Maine had zero. As a specialist volunteer in the accounting office there was projects to be done and I had my … [Read more...]
COVID-19 in Honduras
COVID-19 in Honduras On Saturday, March 14th, Honduras issued an "Alerta Roja" (Red Alert) after additional cases of COVID-19 were confirmed. Airports and borders between Honduras and its neighboring countries have been closed to all but essential travel. The country is focused on keeping the virus out of the country as an outbreak would seriously tax their healthcare system. As of this morning, there are 9 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Honduras in the departments of Atlantida, Choluteca, … [Read more...]
Welcome, Kerry Lindstrom!
Welcome, Kerry Lindstrom! Please join us in welcoming Kerry to the Olancho Aid Foundation Board of Directors. With her background in education and experience living in Honduras, she will be an asset to the Education Committee. Kerry is a 5th grade English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher at Fairview Elementary in Dayton, OH. Previously she taught Kindergarten and English Language Learners K-4th grades at Warner Arts Magnet School in Nashville, TN. At Warner, she led the school … [Read more...]
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