Honduras

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About Honduras

Honduras has one of the highest infection rates in Central America. Women and men are equally infected. While the government has taken steps to provide care to people living with HIV/AIDS, stigma and discrimination against those with HIV/AIDS is still high. The majority of Hondurans do not know their HIV status.

 

MCC Supports:

Honduran Mennonite Church - Peace & Justice Project (PPJ)

In the city of La Ceiba, gangs are prevalent. The Honduran Mennonite Church, through its Peace and Justice Project, has sought to reach out to gang members with a variety of programming. Because this population group is considered to be at high risk of HIV infection, HIV/AIDS education has become one important area of outreach. Through a series of workshops, young men involved in gangs are brought together to learn how to protect themselves from HIV infection. Others in the La Ceiba community will also benefit from public forums on HIV/AIDS.

If contributions to a project exceed the amount needed, MCC will use the donations to support similar projects.

 

MAMA Project (Women Friends Miles Apart)

MAMA is a social action project of the Honduran Mennonite Church. Specifically, MAMA focuses on the development of families through education and health programs. Through consultations with churches, schools, and other community groups, MAMA realized the need for HIV/AIDS education in and around the San Pedro Sula area. The project uses trained facilitators who provide HIV/AIDS education to others in their churches and communities. The project also provides counseling services and other assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS.

If contributions to a project exceed the amount needed, MCC will use the donations to support similar projects.