Vulnerable Children in Honduras

Published in , on November 22, 2022.
Season 3 Episode 2 BIG IDEA   In Ciudad Espana, Honduras there is little room for economic growth.  Parents are forced to find jobs in other communities, leaving their children behind where they are vulnerable to abuse, gangs and other negative influences.   Some children are completely abandoned, with no good options to care for […]
Resurrection Staff
Resurrection Staff

Season 3 Episode 2

BIG IDEA  In Ciudad Espana, Honduras there is little room for economic growth.  Parents are forced to find jobs in other communities, leaving their children behind where they are vulnerable to abuse, gangs and other negative influences.   Some children are completely abandoned, with no good options to care for them.  Two orphanages in the region are small with limited space. Family members that are left with abandoned children lack the resources to care for them in addition to their own families.  The government provides no solutions.    But a scholarship program through Juan Wesley School is breaking this cycle by sponsoring at-risk children.  Children are taught to take ownership in their education, learn to believe in themselves and see a future of hope.  Parents are involved in their children’s lives and work hard for their success.  And in return, families receive additional support from the program. It’s a win-win-win!  
OUR GUESTAmanda Martinez is the Juan Wesley School Sponsorship Coordinator. She works as a bridge between families and sponsors to foster connection and ensure that students are on track. She volunteers extensively at her church in Ciudad Espana and is a loving wife and mother. To know Amanda is to be loved by Amanda, she is warm, kind, and exudes the love of Jesus.    
From Left Amanda Martinez, and her friend and fellow volunteer Vilma Barahona
CALL TO ACTIONCourt-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) make a life-changing difference for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Each volunteer is appointed by a judge to advocate for a child’s best interest in court and help judges make the most well-informed decision for each child.   To learn more, visit cor.org/local impact and search “casa.”  Or locate the CASA organization in your community.  
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