The political crisis in Honduras stands at an impasse. The interim Honduran government has not accepted proposals by the international community because every proposal demands reinstating deposed president Mel Zelaya. As talks continue to fail, Honduras begins to feel the sting of international sanctions. The United States had already suspended roughly $35 million in government [...]
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Honduras: Politicians in Gridlock, but Adelante Foundation Continues Forward
Posted in Asambleas, People, Politics on September 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A Journey Through the Heart of Honduras
Posted in Asambleas, Education, Intibuca, People, Reflections, Staff, Travels on August 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Dense foliage and lush trees part to reveal glimpses of the deep valley below as we bump violently along the unpaved, dusty road between the cities of Marcala and La Esperanza in the Adelante Foundation truck. Climbing slowly, we weave around deep dry ravines in the road, carved out by heavy rains. It is difficult [...]
Hondurans Continue with Courage
Posted in Atlantida, Intibuca, Natural Disasters, People, Reflections on July 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Lately, Honduras has been appearing a lot in the headlines. The political situation has been tense and volatile. At lunch I sit with three friends in a beachside restaurant, the television is tuned to CNN (Español), and all heads are turned towards the scene unfolding. Mel Zelaya, the ousted President, is at the [...]
Adan and Ethel of Intibuca
Posted in Intibuca, People, Uncategorized on June 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Adan and Ethel were my gallant hosts and intrepid guides on my visit to Intibucá. They constitute the small but stalwart Adelante office in La Esperanza. Both were exceptionally friendly and eager to help. They are also both soft-spoken and kind, and yet confident, effusive, and gregarious when working with clients of Adelante at the [...]
El Progeso
Posted in Asambleas, People, Yoro on May 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Last week I visited the Fundación Adelante office in El Progreso, which is a couple hours west down the highway, towards San Pedro Sula. El Progreso is a small city in the department (state) of Yoro, which lies next to Atlantida. The town has an attractive central park, and busy downtown streets that come alive [...]
Vicenta’s Pulperia
Posted in Asambleas, Atlantida, People on May 5, 2008 | 1 Comment »
One of the Asambleas that I have visited most often is in a barrio (neighbourhood) outside of La Ceiba, and is held on a patio in front of a pulperia (small shop) of the Asamblea’s Jefa. I really enjoy this Asamblea – the women are all very friendly and open, and the air is usually [...]
Posted in Asambleas, Colon, Education, People on April 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Two weeks ago I went on a trip to visit the Tocoa office of Adelante; located in the department east of Atlántida, the town of Tocoa is about 200 km from La Ceiba. I spent the day clinging to the back of one of the credit officer’s motorbikes, visiting Asambleas. I got a chance to [...]
Adelante Sisters
Posted in People on April 11, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Last week when I went to visit Tocoa (about 2 hours east of La Ceiba), I met Elvia and Elida Peraza, two sisters in an Adelante Asamblea in the rural areas around Tocoa. I chatted with them, both eager to tell me about their work and activities, and share the stories of their loans with [...]
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