Hurricane hits Honduras

Many families live in small tin houses by the rivers. As the waters rose crowds watched hundreds of families loose everything as the banks caved and their homes and belongings were washed away.

Approximately 80% of the areas our Childhood Rescue projects are in are under water.

Children in San Pedro Sula live amongst extreme violence, gang activity and corruption. A disaster of this nature increases their vulnerability, destroying homes, safety, social support and livelihoods for their families.

Emergency relief efforts are a large part of World Vision's mandate to support communities. Logistics and coordination efforts requires collaboration across NGOs, government and local communities.

WV Honduras staff and hundreds of volunteers are delivering emergency packages to families. Including hygiene, masks, food and clean water. Clean up efforts are beginning and World Vision is working and providing materials for this.

Thousands of families lost their homes, fleeing floods with a backpack and whatever belongings they could carry. Streets are filling up as people try to create makeshift housing.

In dangerous places, what a child needs today may need to adapt tomorrow. When a hurricane hits or conflict escalates we can transition our program quickly. Right now children and families in Honduras need emergency supplies to survive. We're distributing blankets, food, shelter and cash vouchers to purchase essentials.

Staff & volunteers deliver support to vulnerable children and families in remote rural areas. Reaching these communities is not without risk. Teams must navigate mud slides, wet dirt tracks and ongoing rain.

Thousands of families are without homes or support. People are using plastic bags and clothes to sleep on the wet ground. Distributing mattresses to shelters ensures children stay safe both phsycially and in health.

There is no emergency housing and many families are poor and without financial support. Parents do what they must, building small tents in the streets. Whilst delivering emergency relief to help children survive World Vision is also working with children providing psycho-social support and setting the foundations to recover.