History

Honduras, one of the earliest Latin American countries to be majorly affected by HIV, remains one of the poorest and most unequal countries in the region. It has the second highest poverty rate after Haiti; 15% percent of the population live on less than $1.90/day and 50% of people live on less than $5.50/day in Honduras (World Bank). The Honduran government spends less than $200 per person per year on health care (World Health Organization).

It now suffers from extreme violence as seen by its overall homicide and femicide rates both ranking fourth in the world among non-warring nations (World Bank). Honduras is small with a population of 10.3 million. A small organization like ours can have a big impact, especially because Siempre Unidos is willing to reach out to those in most need. The Government of Honduras welcomes our involvement.