- Hurricane Mitch devastates Honduras.
- United Friends of Honduras, later known as HEDAC, sends aid in response to the disaster.
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
- 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.
1999 - 2004
- Mission shift from relief to education.
- HEDAC registers as a 501(c)3 under the name Honduras Educational Development Assistance Corp.
2005
- Infrastructure improvements and facility repairs in targeted schools.
- Community involvement in project implementation.
2006 - 2009
- Provision of school furniture, supplies, and backpacks.
- Emphasis on personal connection and care during aid distribution.
2007
- Implementation of scholarship program to support students beyond 6th grade.
- Mixed results in the 9-year scholarship initiative.
2008 - 2017
- Establishment of after-school facility in Cinco de Enero.
- Aim to enhance learning and provide a safe environment for children.
2009 - 2015
- Special project: Assistance in building an outdoor facility for Escuela Minerva.
2010
- Attainment of NGO status in Honduras.
- Preparation for construction of vocational/technical center.
2015
- Launch of Pre-K and Kinder program for sustainability.
- Introduction of kitchen and culinary program.
2017
- Graduation of first cohort from culinary program.
- Recognition of major contributions from donors.
2018
- Training sessions for teachers in best practices.
- Transition to online learning in response to Covid-19 pandemic.
2018 - 2020
- Continued response to Covid-19 pandemic and hurricane relief efforts.
- Focus on food distribution and construction assistance.
