Honduras: Garifuna families use culture to prevent violence

Despite the relative isolation and calm of the Garifuna community, there are warning signs that Garifuna youth are not immune to the risk of becoming involved in gangs—a problem across much of the country. Meet the Guity family and see how a unique violence prevention program is drawing on traditional cultural strengths to support the family's two sons in reducing their risk for violence.... Read More

Honduras: Strong families build safer communities

Teenage cousins Steven and Yuvini were at high risk for joining a gang, measured through an evidence-based risk assessment. But through a unique family-based violence prevention program called Proponte Más, the boys and their family are working together to lower those risk factors for violence and build resilience.... Read More

Honduras: Learning Microsoft in the barrio

Youth in Honduras’ most at-risk communities often have few opportunities to gain skills in technology. Through a partnership with Microsoft, Alianza Joven Honduras-USAID is bringing these opportunities to them, including the chance to get certified in tech skills valued by employers.... Read More

Honduras: Dreaming my life

In Jader’s neighborhood, many youth grow up like him— without much hope for the future. Fortunately, a new approach called “The Challenge of Dreaming My Life” is helping them dream of a better future and chart a course to get there.... Read More