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
Over the years, the Society of the Good Shepherd has helped on many construction projects for the regional hospital in Comayagua. Some of the projects we did in 2021 for the hospital were enlarging the maternity ward, adding a new … Read More
Last month, we discussed the wide impact of microloans. They not only bless each loan recipient but also their extended families. Furthermore, as their businesses grow, these business owners often employ additional persons—with the result that several families are financially … Read More
David Bercot. A few weeks ago, my wife Deborah and I were in Honduras. While there, Deborah had a conversation with Alisson Portillo, one of our loan recipients. Alisson told Deborah, “You have no idea of the wide impact that … Read More
Delmis Matta is a widowed sister in Christ who owns a pulperia (small neighborhood grocery store). Her pulperia is actually 80 years old, being originally run by her mother. Delmis inherited the business and home from her mother, who trained … Read More
Over the past several months, we have been introducing you to our Honduran board of directors. This month, we want to introduce you to our very first board member, Dixy Barahona. Ever since the founding of the Society of the … Read More
Dr. Allan Valladares is a dentist who has served Siguatepeque and its surrounding areas for the last 12 years. However, Dr. Valladares’ clinic is no ordinary dental clinic. When he opened his practice, Dr. Valladares let the various children’s homes … Read More
Luis Vega has been a key part of the ministry of the Society of the Good Shepherd since its start. He has a huge heart for helping others, and it goes without saying that the Society’s ministry would not be … Read More
