By reh on 5/1/2006

On each visit to Honduras there is always some incident that re-strengthens my resolve to work with the L4L program. This past visit was no exception.

One objective of the recent trip was to visit each of the four schools we are adding to the L4L program (we are now feeding a total of 425 elementary school children lunch each school day at 7 rural schools). All four schools are at least a half hour ride on dirt roads off CA-1. The Honduras Government builds the school houses and pays the teachers. The local community provides maintenance and school supplies. The poorer the neighborhood, the poorer the school. A recent wind storm blew six panels off the roof of one school house. Once the local residents collect enough money to purchase new panels, the “care taker” will repair the roof. The total cost of the panels is $90. The community expects to have the necessary money collected in 6 to 8 weeks. Anyone who tours these poor rural communities quickly appreciates the signifi ... Read More »