Carlos Hernández is one of ASJ’s co-founders and currently serves as the executive director for ASJ- Honduras. Carlos has worked on community-focused projects for 35 years. He is known internationally for his work in anti-corruption, transparency, and public policy. He leads ASJ with empathy and passion.
Song of Justice / Sent to Work for Justice
February 1, 2024
“I think of John 3:16 and how God sent his Son to the world. He sends us too that we may give our life for our brothers and sisters.”
- Carlos Hernández
“ The Lord Now Sends Us Forth”
Lyrics by Anonymous
Translation by Gerhard M. Cartford
The Lord now sends us forth
with hands to serve and give,
to make of all the earth
a better place to live.
The angels are not sent
into our world of pain
to do what we were meant
to do in Jesus’ name;
that falls to you and me
and all who are made free.
Help us, O Lord, we pray,
to do your will today.
When did your justice journey start?
My journey started when I was about 13 years old. I was heavily impacted by people in my family who, even though we were poor, challenged me to work on improving our community. At that age, I started giving literacy classes to seniors in our community. Then, as I grew into a young adult, I started to question what it really meant for me to be a Christian. This process of questioning my faith ultimately opened up my mind and heart to move to Nueva Suyapa, one of the most violent neighborhoods in Honduras. Living in Nueva Suyapa challenged me to work for justice in my community. This challenge to work for justice did not end there, for we must always remain attentive to God’s call.
What does justice sound like to you?
Justice sounds like thunder. It is strong and disruptive, just like when the walls of Jericho fell. Some might say justice sounds quiet or passive, but I think it is loud, disruptive, and commands attention.
What is your hope for justice in your context?
This is a broad question, and my answer will vary depending on my current circumstances. This past December, I was experiencing some health issues that required laboratory testing. I was able to get both the labs and medical treatment immediately, which led me to think about those who have not had the same privilege as me. My neighbors who rely on the public healthcare system have had to wait months, sometimes even years, to receive the care they need. I felt very emotionally affected by this reminder. I believe God uses circumstances like this one to sensitize us to the needs of others. I was reminded not only to have empathy for what the majority of Hondurans have to go through but also to think about concrete actions that we can take to improve the situation.
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Hondurans cast their ballots during the November 30, 2025, general election, which saw historic voter turnout and a peaceful process supported by more than 12,000 national and international election observers working to safeguard transparency.
ASJ-Canada and ASJ-US Congratulate the Honduran People, Call for Full and Transparent Results As sister organizations committed to justice, peace and hope in Honduras, ASJ-Canada and ASJ-US extend our deepest congratulations to the people of Honduras on the peaceful conduct of their national elections on November 30, 2025. With the initial tally showing an extraordinarily close vote, we call on election authorities to do what is necessary to ensure a transparent count of the remaining ballots in order to guarantee public trust in the final outcome. We commend the Honduran voters for their dedication to democratic participation and their commitment to shaping the future of their country through civic engagement. We also recognize the efforts of electoral authorities, civil society organizations, the international community and the thousands of volunteer observers who worked to ensure a transparent, orderly, and secure process. We are especially proud of our sister organization, ASJ-Honduras, for their unwavering commitment to democracy demonstrated through their electoral observation efforts, their analysis activities, and their consistent call for a fair and orderly process. Now that such a process has been achieved, the work turns to counting the votes with accuracy and transparency. The results remain close, increasing the possibility of a contested result. We support the work of the election officials at the National Electoral Council to give Hondurans confidence in the final results by conducting their count with rigor and transparency. We remain hopeful that the spirit of peaceful participation in the democratic process embraced by the electorate will carry forward into the post-election period to come. We look forward to continued collaboration with ASJ-Honduras as we all work together toward a just and hopeful future for all Hondurans. Matthew Van Geest President, Board of Directors ASJ-Canada Russ Jacobs President, Board of Directors ASJ-US
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