CARE International’s history in Honduras
CARE started working in Honduras in 1954, initially supporting families affected by tropical storms. Since then, our work has expanded to support communities facing a range of challenges, including poverty, exclusion, and recurring crises.
We provide emergency aid while helping communities thrive in the long term.
Today, CARE Honduras is part of a global CARE network addressing the root causes of poverty. Through partnerships at community, national, and international levels, we support locally driven solutions that strengthen resilience, expand opportunities, and place women and girls at the centre of change.
CARE and partners’ work in Honduras today
CARE Honduras and our partners work to ensure women and girls have the voice, resources, and opportunities to overcome poverty and inequality. Our programs focus on three main areas:
Prosperous and resilient communities
Safe and dignified lives for women and girls
Humanitarian action and emergency response
Across these areas, CARE’s work includes:
Making the economy work for women
CARE works with rural, Indigenous, and urban communities to strengthen livelihoods and expand economic opportunities. Programs support employment, entrepreneurship, and income-generating opportunities for women and young people.
Food and water
CARE supports communities to improve access to food and water, helping families meet basic needs and strengthen local food systems.
Climate
Many communities in Honduras face increasing climate pressures. CARE works with communities to strengthen their ability to respond to climate change impacts and protect their livelihoods.
Gender equality
We help fight violence against women and girls and support women’s leadership and participation in their communities. Programs also help reduce unpaid care burdens and strengthen systems that support women and families.
Crisis response
CARE works with communities and national partners to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Our programs prioritize reaching the most vulnerable communities and ensuring women’s leadership in emergency response.
In all areas, CARE works closely with local and national partners to deliver sustainable, community-led solutions.
Focus on women and girls
Women and girls are central to CARE Honduras’ work. CARE partners with women-led and women-majority organizations at the community, city, and national levels to help them increase their abilities to lead, advocate, and have long-term capacity to implement crucial work.
CARE Honduras supports women and girls to:
- Increase opportunities to earn an income and access dignified work
- Take part in community decision-making and advocacy
- Reduce unpaid care responsibilities and strengthen support systems
- Strengthen their ability to prepare for and respond to disasters and climate impacts
Through long-term partnerships and locally rooted approaches, CARE Honduras helps women and girls drive change for their families and entire communities.
For recent updates on CARE Honduras, see here.
