Building Strong Communities/ Justicia Fall 2024

October 10, 2024

Walking alongside each other

Seeking justice is a road better walked with community. That is why our work is done in partnership with brave Honduran brothers and sisters who are passionate about improving

systems in Honduras. That is why we “acompañamos” (walk alongside). That is why we invest in vulnerable communities to equip Honduran youth and families to build stronger futures.

Strong Communities is an ASJ program that strengthens protection and resilience factors for children and adolescents through work with families, community leaders, and other community stakeholders, in order to foster a culture of peace and active participation of the whole community.


Our program works with families by providing family learning sessions, home visits, psychological attention, Impact Clubs for children, tutoring time, and academic support to those families involved.

Our community team has said:

Our desire is to continue supporting the families in our community. It is not easy as we face many challenges each day, but knowing that we are sowing

hope in our participants motivates us to keep working so that we can have more Strong Families in the communities we work with.

One mother of a 13-year-old boy said:

My life has changed in a beautiful way. My children have received great support at the impact club, where they learn about violence prevention and develop life skills. I am delighted with the support we have received. They have been there in difficult times, providing help with school supplies and guidance in personal situations.


Her child has been attending the Impact Club for three years and has found in it a safe space that provides emotional and psychological support.


The achievements of this initiative are evident: Children and adolescents actively participate in student governments, become community leaders and are active in youth forums.


This year, we plan to train more than 1,800 children and adolescents in a methodology for preventing and reporting sexual abuse, thus ensuring that more young people have access to opportunities that allow them to dream and build a better future.

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