There was plenty going on again in our projects in Honduras over the past quarter. Alongside the start of the school year, renovation work, communal celebrations and the challenges of everyday life, we were able to support numerous developments, both big and small. This newsletter offers an insight into the lives of the children and young people in the home, shows how families in the village of Unión y Esperanza are supported, and tells the stories of people who have been supporting our work for years. The focus here is not on individual events. It is about the many steps we take. These give children and families prospects, stability and a sense of community.

A container from Switzerland arrived at the children’s home in San Pedro Sula and was sorted and distributed on site. The donations included clothing, shoes and educational materials.

At the same time, several young people were able to complete their training and are now embarking on further studies.

In 2025, a total of over 1’000 people were reached through training programmes in the vocational training center in Santa Rosa de Copán, computer courses and social support. Almost half of the graduates now earn their own income or have found employment.

The Unión y Esperanza housing project is currently home to 100 families with access to education and basic healthcare. Construction of the clinic and school has been completed and will now strengthen the local infrastructure in the long term.

Thank you very much for your trust and support over the past year. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas and a happy and healthy start to the new year.

Our children successfully participated in the ‘Education for Life’ course, strengthening essential everyday skills. Thanks to a generous donation, solar panels now provide the home with sustainable and reliable energy. The Semana de Oxigenación offered creative activities, excursions, and valuable relaxation. We celebrated Día del Niño with new clothes, gifts, and a visit to Pizza Hut, while in Unión y Esperanza a total of 278 children enjoyed their own special day. At the joint soccer tournament, fair play and joy were at the center. The school El Alpinista also strengthened community ties with a family day, celebrated the Fiestas Patrias, and won several medals at the regional cycling race

In the second quarter of 2025, we achieved significant progress in our projects. At the children’s home in San Pedro Sula, a new computer room was opened and a new director welcomed. In Santa Rosa de Copán, 156 people participated in hands-on courses that have already led to initial professional successes. In the village of Unión y Esperanza, community life was strengthened, a village festival celebrated, and construction began on a clinic and a community center. The school El Alpinista was recognized for its achievements and is focusing on English and computer science as a foundation for the future.

We support young women during their studies and as they enter the workforce. Five of the older girls now live together in a shared apartment, practicing independence. Despite the INFOP strike, we were able to offer nine courses at the SRC vocational training center and computer classes at six schools. At our school El Alpinista in Colonia Unión y Esperanza, 288 children receive an education on-site. The snack sales program empowers single mothers, and through computer and English classes, we create opportunities for a better future.

At the end of January, the new school building El Alpinista was officially inaugurated as part of the 100-Houses Project Unión y Esperanza. This significant project was planned and implemented by the Fundación Yo Quiero Ser and fully funded by the Stiftung Kinderheim Yo Quiero Ser from Switzerland.