About Habitat Honduras

Habitat for Humanity started operations in Honduras in 1989 and received legal status in 1993. Its national office is in San Pedro Sula, and it has seven regional offices covering about 70 municipalities. Habitat for Humanity Honduras is an organization focused on the construction and improvement of housing solutions. With a commitment to positively impact communities, they improve the quality of life for the most vulnerable families in the country. With a population of about 8.5 million people, Honduras is one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere.

Many rural areas do not receive services such as access to clean water. In these regions, many survive from subsistence agriculture and extra income earned during coffee picking season. Habitat for Humanity Honduras believes in focusing on the existing strengths of a community, long-term advocacy efforts, and building on a ‘sustainable livelihoods framework’ which is used to identify and support what a community possesses in various forms of capital (human, natural, financial, physical and social) rather than concentrating on what they do not possess.

Click below for some recent updates on the work Habitat is doing in Honduras!

Global Village Trip

Our work primarily takes place here in Orange County, North Carolina, but our affiliate also supports various international projects. In our 40-year history, we’ve invested over $1.4 million in 354 international housing solutions.

For the first time since 2020, you have the opportunity to travel to work with our longest standing international partner, Habitat para la Humanidad Honduras! See below for all of the details on how you can join us on this exciting trip. SPOTS LIMITED!

WHEN: January 25, 2025 – February 1, 2025

WHERE: Yamaranguila, Honduras

WHAT: The work is still to be determined, but likely more focused on quality of life home improvements. This may include replacing a dirt floor with a concrete floor, installing a smoke-less stove, or building a chicken coop.

WHO: President and CEO Jennifer Player and Project Manager Jesús Gutierrez will lead a team of 25 volunteers consisting of staff, construction volunteers, donors, and maybe you!

WHY: A Global Village Trip is a great opportunity to help change lives with Habitat, experience another culture, and meet like-minded people.

COST: The cost for this trip is around $2,000.Interested? Email Jennifer at jplayer@orangehabitat.org or Jesús at jgutierrez@orangehabitat.org with questions or to reserve your spot by November 10.