Honduras Child Alliance
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Honduras Child Alliance
EIN: 46-1504773
Mission
Honduras Child Alliance provides educational enrichment and healthy living programs in the north-coast town of El Porvenir; English & Spanish literacy, computers, arts, science, SEL skills, and more! These projects were initiated in response to our awareness that the cycle of poverty is perpetuated through lack of education. As we look at the bright faces of the children in our community, it is impossible to not recognize wasted potential within their young lives. The combined energy of our local interns, international volunteers, managers, and directors blends into a unique and effective set of skills to support our projects. As we collaborate to develop viable opportunities for children in Honduras, we welcome volunteers, sponsors, and cooperation with like-minded organizations.
Ruling year
2014
Executive Director
Ms Eve M Horowitz
Director of Finance and Programming
Liz Bender
Main address
527 Westview St
Philadelphia, PA 19119 USA
EIN
46-1504773
Education
Equal opportunity in education
Philanthropy
Computer science
Leadership development
Population served
Children and youth
Adults
Women and girls
Men and boys
People of Central American descent
NTEE code
Single Organization Support (O11)
Single Organization Support (B11)
Single Organization Support (T11)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Private Operating Foundation
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-PF.
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The lack of educational opportunity in Honduras presents a critical challenge that hampers social and economic progress, perpetuating cycles of poverty and inequality. El Porvenir, Atlantida was already in a learning crisis before COVID. Schools were closed for two years and children had no access to advanced learning (such as remote learning). Insufficient and outdated resources along with an inadequate infrastructure result in a substandard learning environment for young people in El Porvenir. Gender disparities in education worsen the issue, disproportionately affecting girls. Intervention is needed for equitable education regardless of gender or socio-economic background.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
PEP+ (Porvenir English Program 'plus')
The Porvenir English Program “plus” (PEP+) is HCA’s program for elementary aged children. It began in 2010 as a program to teach children to speak English but has now evolved to include literacy in Spanish, instruction in computers, art projects, science and all sorts of educational games!
Volunteers work together at weekly meetings to prepare a well planned and smoothly flowing program. PEP+ has a professionally developed, project-based English curriculum that focuses on conversational English while also incorporating art, teamwork and social skills. The computer component aims to help children develop basic computer skills; using the mouse, keyboard, and basic word processing. The goal of the Spanish literacy component is to give students an opportunity to practice the literacy concepts that are taught in school. We focus on interactive reading activities, creative story writing, and using art to enhance literacy comprehension in both English and Spanish.
VAP (Vacation Activities Program)
The Honduran school year runs from February thru early November and so Vacation Activities Program (VAP) operates during November, December and January while the kids are on school break. This program began in 2007 and started operating in El Porvenir in 2010.
Recent years have left students in the public schools far behind grade level due to frequent strikes and limited resources and so, staffed by international volunteers, VAP operates along the lines of a “summer camp” experience but also provides daily academic enrichment through games and projects designed to reinforce math, reading, writing and English skills.
The volunteers also introduce computers and science activities and provide creative opportunities through art, drama, and music. Sports are popular too and although fútbol rules in Honduras, the children do enjoy the opportunity to try new games!
The Vacation Activities Program operates morning and afternoon sessions in 3 locations and reaches about 150-200 children.
Healthy Snacks Program
A large percentage of the children who attend our free classes are arriving hungry. Food insecurity is a big problem in our community and the goal of the Healthy Snacks program is to provide a protein filled snack to each child who attends our free classes. We started by serving the kids near the pineapple fields but are now working overtime to try to meet the needs of the students in all six of our daily groups and in all three locations. A registered dietician/nutritionist provides appropriate recipes. Two local women prepare some of the snacks and our volunteers prepare the rest.The snacks are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. For many of our kids, this may be the most nourishing meal of the day. A secondary goal of the Healthy Snack Program is to make a program that is sustainable. To do so, we have incorporated as many local ingredients as possible into our recipes. The Healthy Snacks Ambassador works directly with the project manager and the dietician/nutritionist to maintain and assess the impact of the program.
Study Buddies
This is a program for the HCA volunteers to improve their Spanish while helping deserving Honduran students attend school. The Study Buddies program provides practice in conversational Spanish. Volunteers sign up for a 60-minute session with a partner from our PEP-Adultos or PEP-Teen programs. Based on the areas they specify they would like to practice, the Honduran partner will work with the volunteer on conversational Spanish.
Each class costs just 100 HNL (about $4.65 USD) of which 50 HNL goes directly to the Study Buddy partner, while the other 50 HNL goes into our scholarship fund!
PEP-Adultos (Porvenir English Program for Adults)
PEP-Adultos is taught by HCA volunteers 3X each week in two locations and offers evening classes for beginner and advanced students. Emphasis is placed on conversational English that would be helpful in regard to advanced education along with business and tourism employment. Being bilingual opens many doors in Honduras and our students are very dedicated.
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Honduras Child Alliance seeks to empower and educate vulnerable children in El Porvenir, Honduras, through sustainable programs that address their academic, nutritional, and emotional needs. With a focus on community collaboration, the organization aims to break the cycles of poverty and inequality by providing access to quality education, nutritious meals, and supportive environments. Through a holistic approach, we strive to foster personal growth, social-emotional development, and critical thinking skills in children, equipping them with the tools and opportunities to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
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Financials
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Honduras Child Alliance
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
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Executive Director
Ms Eve M Horowitz
Eve Horowitz (USA) is the founder and Executive Director of the Honduras Child Alliance and she coordinates the recruiting and placement of our international volunteers. Traveling regularly to Honduras since 1992 and working there since 2006, Eve has a hands-on understanding of the social issues facing impoverished children. She recognized that our actions and support can create immediate, tangible improvement so she began developing volunteer-powered programs that have evolved to become HCA.
With 20+ years of management & leadership experience, Eve brings a blend of creative and operational strengths to HCA. She is an accomplished fundraiser and specializes in training and development. In addition to the satisfaction of bringing long-term volunteers to work with the children in Honduras, she is also thrilled when observing the impact on each volunteer as they return to their home countries. They are transformed and never quite view their lives in the same way as before.
Director of Finance and Programming
Liz Bender
Liz Bender (USA) has been working with students in El Porvenir Honduras since 2009. After volunteering in El Porvenir several times, Liz took on the role of In-Country Program Manager for HCA from 2015-2016. After her time as Program Manger, Liz was welcomed as a Director and has been serving as a Director ever since!
Outside of HCA, Liz has worked with kids, teens, and young adults for over 15 years. Liz has background in working with at risk youth and young adults in the areas of education, leadership development, mental health, life skills, trauma, and social work. Liz has a degree in Public Health (Community Education) and minor in Sustainability from Portland State University.
Liz believes strongly that communities know what they need and want so includes feedback from parents, teachers, and students when creating program content and curriculum. Liz loves watching students change and grow over the years and see all that they can accomplish when they have the opportunity!
Honduras Child Alliance
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
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Honduras Child Alliance
Board of directorsas of 06/29/2023
Board of directors data
Ms Elizabeth Bender
Elizabeth Bender
Edwina Moran
Eve Horowitz
Rustom Dalal
Board leadership practices
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Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
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Board performance
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