The aim of the initiative is to create incentives for children to go to school regularly and permanently.
Since one of the main factors for the low attendance is the malnutrition of the school children, we have set up school canteens. Children present now receive a free lunch every school day.
Access to education
for 75 children
Active support
in 3 communities
375
Meals per week
75
Children with access to education
3
Number of communities
In this way we can:
Increase attendance
Improve cognitive skills
Strengthen your physical condition
Prevent child labor
MISSION
We support and encourage children, families and communities on their journey to seize existing opportunities and create new ones.
TOP SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVE
By awarding education scholarships, we give ambitious young people from Honduras a chance to continue their education.
THIS IS HOW WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES IN HONDURAS
IN CONVERSATION: KAYA AND HER VEGTABLE GARDEN
Kaya lives in the rural village of Jalaca Abajo. She lives together in one house with her husband, children and grandchildren. She is very happy that she and her family can finally provide themselves with healthy food thanks to the vegetable garden.
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The Opportunity Project is a small non-profit organisation from Honduras and Germany.
By cooperating with impoverished communities, we implement specific initiatives to create new opportunities for its vulnerable families.
With access to education, the basis for health and new income opportunities, we aim to equip children, youth and other members of the community with the knowledge, tools and motivation to break the cycle of poverty.
WHO WE ARE
HOW ACCESS TO EDUCATION IS CHANGING SOFIA'S LIFE
Join Sofía on an interactive tour and discover how our Food for Thought Initiative is changing her life.
WHY DONATE TO US?
YOUR DONATION IS EFFECTIVE
As a small organisation, we are able to keep our overhead costs extremely low (2.6%). This means that your donation arrives where it is needed - in Honduras.
SUSTAINABLE
IMPACT
We equip people with the tools and skills they need to lift themselves out of poverty sustainably, so your donation has a lasting impact.
TOGETHER ON THE GROUND
We work in partnership with the local communities because they know local life best - and share our joy at new achievements.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR WORK ON OUR BLOG
CLIMATE CHANGE
IN HONDURAS
16.09.2022 - von Janine Plickert
Although Honduras itself contributes little to climate change, the country is hit particularly hard by its consequences: Droughts and hurricanes are taking away people's livelihoods. The Opportunity Project helps them to become more resilient...