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EMBA Alumni Collaborate to Support a Community in Honduras

April 24, 2020 by News

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...]

Filed Under: News, Uncategorized Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID-19, Food insecurity, Honduras, Juticalpa, Kellogg, Leadership, Northwestern, Olancho

Gifts Honduras Gave Me

February 20, 2020 by News

Gifts Honduras Gave Me This is my third trip volunteering in the bilingual schools with Olancho Aid.  I come to the schools after a lifetime in US schools as a teacher, administrator, college professor, and literacy coach.  While I arrive in Honduras with the intention of teaching school teachers and administrators, I actually learn as much from being here as I give.  Volunteering in another country has helped me to think about everything that is comfortable and familiar to me in the US.  And … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Volunteer Blog Tagged With: Juticalpa, Olancho, volunteer, Volunteers

Thoughts and Reflections of a First Time Volunteer

August 8, 2019 by News

Thoughts and reflections of a first time volunteer. My journey, like many others before me, started with a calling; in my case it was an urge to go out and experience the world. I wanted to help others, learn about different cultures, and in turn learn more about myself. My hope was to make a difference in the world, however small or insignificant, I just wanted to make an impact. I came across Olancho Aid through an internet search. It was actually kind of amazing how everything clicked … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Volunteer Blog Tagged With: Expectations, Honduras, Juticalpa, Olancho, service abroad, volunteer

Sporadic Reflections

May 16, 2019 by News

Sporadic Reflections “Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 My mother served as a Public Health Nurse and when appropriate I would volunteer at her side. In addition to watching my mother in awe as she serviced her community, I was allowed to witness and experience a world beyond and different from my own. When I commenced my tertiary education, my voluntary service dwindled to nil and did not resurrect until graduation. Upon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized, Volunteer Blog Tagged With: food, Honduras, Olancho, Olancho Aid, service abroad, volunteer

Celebrating Differences and Encouraging Inclusion

April 10, 2019 by News

Celebrating Differences and Encouraging Inclusion The end of March and beginning of April were an especially busy time at Nazareth Special Needs School. On top of day-to-day school work, students found time to visit with mission teams, practice and perform a dance on Father's Day, and even to lead the community of Juticalpa in celebrating two very important days: World Down Syndrome Day and World Autism Awareness Day. All over the world, individuals with special needs face troublesome … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autism, Down Syndrome, Honduras, Juticalpa, Nazareth, News, Olancho, Special Needs, students

Interesting Dynamics of Intercultural Friendships

March 12, 2019 by News

Interesting Dynamics of Intercultural Friendships      One unique aspect of the Olancho Aid Long Term Volunteer Program is that volunteers get to experience living abroad for an extended period of time. I have lived in Honduras for almost six months now, and one of my favorite parts has been having the opportunity to establish and build connections with Hondurans. The friendships that I have made here have been a huge part of what has made this experience so amazing!      That being said, when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Volunteer Blog Tagged With: Expectations, friends, Honduras, intercultural friendship, Juticalpa, Learning Curve, Olancho, Santa Clara, service abroad, Travel, volunteer

Memories built after a year of volunteering for Olancho Aid Foundation…

February 12, 2019 by News

Memories built after a year of volunteering for Olancho Aid Foundation... TRAVELING AROUND HONDURAS Roatan was one of the most amazing places I have ever visited. There was nice weather, friendly people, and wonderful beaches. I also enjoyed visiting Copan Ruinas. Learning about Mayan history was something really intriguing and mind opening. NINOS/AS AT MARIA DE LOS ANGELES CHILDREN’S HOME I have enjoyed sharing time with the kids at the Children’s Home. It is a blessing to be able to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Volunteer Blog Tagged With: CEBSC, Honduras, IBSC, Juticalpa, Olancho, Santa Clara, service abroad, Travel, volunteer, Volunteers

Stepping Outside Your Community to Make a Difference

January 16, 2019 by News

Stepping Outside Your Community to Make a Difference Have you heard the story of the Dad and his young daughter walking down the beach and it is covered with starfish? The little girl stops to throw one starfish back into the ocean before the hot sun dries it out. The Dad, impatient for his morning walk says, honey you can’t really make a difference for all these starfish. She stops, picks up one more starfish and drops it in the ocean. Smiling at her Dad she says… I made a difference to that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Volunteer Blog Tagged With: Juticalpa, Olancho, service abroad, volunteer, Volunteers

Thanksgiving Thoughts

November 21, 2018 by News

The Five “F”s On behalf of the Olancho Aid Foundation Board of Directors, please accept our gratitude for all the support you provide to our mission through your prayers, donations and solidarity projects. It is my pleasure to share with you the outcomes of our recent annual retreat and planning session. Our 2019 plan can be summarized into the five “F” s. Faith Formation Through our partnership with the Diocese of Juticalpa, we will continue to expand efforts to increase the spiritual … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, News, Olancho, Santa Clara, service abroad, volunteer

Advice from a Team Leader of 25 Years

February 20, 2018 by News

Advice from a Team Leader of 25 Years In 1993, Mary Roy reluctantly traveled to Olancho, Honduras after being asked by a friend who needed a female chaperone for his mission team. She describes those 10 days as “life-changing” and says she knew right away she would return, but could not have imagined she would lead 26 teams over the next 25 years. What keeps her coming back? On average, Mary’s teams consist of 15-18 people, some return year after year and others are “newbies.” Both the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mission Team Blog, News Tagged With: Mission Teams, Olancho

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