Historical Timeline

The world we live in equally distributes human potential but does not equally distribute opportunity.

Below is a 20 plus year summary of our efforts in preparing children in Honduras to create their own opportunities. We hope you will join us in this effort.

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1998
  • Hurricane Mitch devastates Honduras.
  • United Friends of Honduras, later known as HEDAC, sends aid in response to the disaster.
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1998

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  • Continued hurricane relief efforts, distributing clothing and toys.
  • Focus on distributing aid to schools in rural and urban areas.
  • Relief efforts gradually transition towards education.
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1999 - 2004

2005
  • Mission shift from relief to education.
  • HEDAC registers as a 501(c)3 under the name Honduras Educational Development Assistance Corp.
HEDAC Supported Schools

2005

2006
  • Infrastructure improvements and facility repairs in targeted schools.
  • Community involvement in project implementation.
Schools Before & After

2006 - 2009

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  • Provision of school furniture, supplies, and backpacks.
  • Emphasis on personal connection and care during aid distribution.
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2007

Pace 1 (1)
  • Implementation of scholarship program to support students beyond 6th grade.
  • Mixed results in the 9-year scholarship initiative.
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2008 - 2017

Cdee 3 (1)
  • Establishment of after-school facility in Cinco de Enero.
  • Aim to enhance learning and provide a safe environment for children.
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2009 - 2015

Minerva School Before (1)
  • Special project: Assistance in building an outdoor facility for Escuela Minerva.
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2010

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  • Attainment of NGO status in Honduras.
  • Preparation for construction of vocational/technical center.

2015

Hedac Jardin (1)
  • Launch of Pre-K and Kinder program for sustainability.
  • Introduction of kitchen and culinary program.

2017

2018 (1)
  • Graduation of first cohort from culinary program.
  • Recognition of major contributions from donors.
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2018

Anas Seminar 2019 (1)
  • Training sessions for teachers in best practices.
  • Transition to online learning in response to Covid-19 pandemic.
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2018 - 2020

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  • Continued response to Covid-19 pandemic and hurricane relief efforts.
  • Focus on food distribution and construction assistance.
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2021

2024
  • Groundbreaking for CVCM new technical school.

2024