In spite of the politics going on in this country, we've just finished a holiday for thanksgiving and we are beginning a holiday of giving. The media is rife with all the news of spending and gift giving and cheer and happiness. I'd like to take this time to let you in on a little secret that began here in Chicago in 2005 by some friends.
As a result of Hurricane Mitch in 1998, most of the countries in Central America suffered unbelievable damage and destruction. Hurricane Mitch was probably the strongest to ever hit the area with winds over 180 mph.
One of the most devastated countries was Honduras. It's infrastructure as well as economy was nearly destroyed. One of the biggest losers was education. The schools in the outlying regions were in complete disarray and non-functioning. The children were the most effected and the least worried about.
H.E.D.A.C. was organized by friends to directly deal with the children, the schools, the towns and the people instead of going through a myriad of governmental and philanthropic organizations. They go down to Honduras each January and work with the schools and system. The organization takes itself to the fore. Here are some photos that show what they do.
piles of backpacks...
supplies in each backpack...
a truckload of desks for a school...
painting one of the classrooms...
a gaggle of the kids,
with their backpacks...
the group on the 2007 trip
As you can see, they put themselves out-there for these kids.
I invite you to visit their website - H.E.D.A.C. and help out.
The site has a link to MAKE A DONATION and I have put a permanent link in my sidebar. The 2008 trip is coming up quickly in January and you can help make a difference.
Education is the greatest gift you can give - to anyone...
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