Honduras

GOAL began operating in Latin America and the Caribbean in response to Hurricane Mitch in 1998. In the following years, it implemented a response and resilience program focused on Honduras. From there, it has been able to provide assistance to other countries in the region, such as El Salvador, Haiti, and Colombia, as well as introduce key approaches and tools in countries including the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Paraguay, and Colombia.

In 2024 and 2025, under the “crisis to resilience” approach, the program has focused its efforts on climate-resilient emergency response, livelihoods, and WASH, as well as technical assistance to local and national governments to improve their services for resilience.

What we do in Honduras

Emergency Response

Resilient Health

Sustainable Livelihoods

Responding to the migrant crisis

GOAL provided humanitarian assistance to 617 households (2,799 people) affected by Tropical Storm Sara in five municipalities along the northern coast of Honduras. Through a system of vouchers redeemable for food and basic necessities, a dignified, safe, and timely response was ensured. Fifty-three percent of the beneficiaries were women, with a high proportion of children and older adults.

Fighting food insecurity by improving sanitation

The country faces significant challenges in accessing safe drinking water and sanitation services, which directly impact the health, well-being, and quality of life of the population. In many rural and peri-urban communities, coverage remains limited, and difficulties persist due to outdated infrastructure, contamination of water sources, and a lack of sustained investment in the sector. These conditions increase vulnerability to waterborne diseases, affect productivity, and widen social gaps, especially among the poorest and most marginalized groups. GOAL continues to support institutions and local communities by promoting healthy water and sanitation practices at the community, household, and school levels, as well as infrastructure improvements to enhance the provision of these services in 13 municipalities across the country. Through more than 250 young climate leaders, GOAL promotes a climate resilience approach through sustainable resource management, with an emphasis on access to safe water in more than 10 municipalities across the country.In 2024, GOAL supported health capacity-building efforts in the municipality of Puerto Cortés and its surrounding areas, benefiting approximately 60,000 people through the construction of a hospital wing.

Improving access to markets

Improving access to markets Local organizations are key to GOAL’s mission, providing essential support and deliveringprograms tailored to their communities. To create lasting change, these organizations need the right tools, skills, andresources to overcome the challenges they face. GOAL’s Global Partnership Centre (GPC) plays a vital role instrengthening the capacity of our local partners. Local organizations provide essential support and deliver programstailored to their communities. With support from Irish Aid, the GPC’s Organizational Development Fund (ODF) wasinstrumental in identifying and nurturing emerging leaders within the Committee for the Defense and Developmentof the Flora and Fauna of the Gulf of Fonseca (CODDEFFAGOLF).

This partnership has enhanced peer-to-peer learning and strengthened local leadership for years to come. GOAL isalso supporting small businesses in Honduras through the Barrio Resiliente (Resilient Neighborhoods) program byestablishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with local and national authorities. In doing so, GOAL facilitatessustainable, systemic, and locally driven change while promoting economic growth and development in vulnerablecommunities. The program aims to help local authorities adopt methodologies that can be replicated in other citiesto strengthen small businesses and foster community resilience. This is achieved through hands-on training formunicipal technicians who work with GOAL staff to manage the project.

So far, 205 women small business owners have benefited from the program. Participants learned how to design logos,manage social media profiles, and handle their accounting. The Resilient Neighborhoods program is not onlystrengthening small businesses but also promoting the economic and social empowerment of women.

Key Achievements

Currently, 4.6 million people are covered by the Early Warning and Response System (EWRS).111,250 peoplehave benefited from the implementation of the Resilient and Inclusive Neighborhoods (RINA) approach throughthe leadership of local governments.Over the past year and to date, technical assistance has been provided tothe national government to operationalize strategic agendas on cash transfers, risk management in urbancontexts, and early warning systems.
To date, support has been provided to 22% of the total population engaged in small-scale fishing in Honduras,benefiting approximately 23,346 people and increasing their income as well as their access to markets andfinancial services.
In recent years, 2,124 small businesses (9,345 people) have been strengthened, leading to increased income,greater savings capacity, access to financial services, and the creation of job opportunities.
In recent years, direct assistance has been provided to 20,600 subsistence farmers, ensuring food security for73,000 people.
97% of participating farmers adopted climate-smart agricultural practices, leading to an increase in yield perhectare.
This resulted in increased food reserves and seed availability for future plantings, as well as strengthened community self-sufficiency.
61 water systems were constructed or rehabilitated, providing safe water for 85,469 people.71 schools gained access to safe water and facilities, benefiting 35,173 children.