Seven years ago, Alexi Santos started a bakery with his brother. They named it, “Los Brother’s Panaderia.” (Panaderia is Spanish for bakery). They produced a good product and were soon able to grow an established clientele. Most of their clients … Read More
One of the two communities where the Society of the Good Shepherd concentrates its work in Honduras is Taulebé. The main income for people in the Taulebé area comes from small businesses and rural farms. Getting loans for these businesses … Read More
As we arrive at the end of 2023, it’s exciting to look back at the ministries the Society of the Good Shepherd has been working on during this past year. In addition to our ongoing work of microloans and supporting … Read More
Since the beginning of the ministry of the Society of the Good Shepherd, we have had a vision for helping widows. James says, “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows … Read More
Honduras is one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere. And among the poorest of the poor in Honduras are the Lenca Indians. During the Covid pandemic and lockdown, one of our directors, Luis Vega, made several trips to … Read More
Imagine living without running water. Now, also imagine living without a bathroom—no toilet, tub, or shower! The only place to go to the bathroom is behind a bush or tree. And the only place to bathe is in a river. … Read More
Cars are a luxury that most Hondurans can’t afford. Most working-class men use a motorcycle to get to work. They transport their families (up to four members) on that same motorcycle when needed. People also use the bus system heavily. … Read More
As is the case in many underdeveloped countries, Honduras has often been plagued by dishonest government officials. So it is always encouraging to meet a government official who is both honest and has the best interests of the people at … Read More
This February a crew of 22 brothers and sisters flew down to Honduras to begin work on a new dental clinic for the Taulebé rural medical center. The mayor of Taulebé approached the Society last October with the request to … Read More
David Bercot. Over the past 23 years, Deborah and I have made nearly 40 trips to Honduras. We have innumerable joyful memories about our times with the dear friends we have made there over the years. However, in a few … Read More
