Area: 43,278 sq. mi.; slightly larger than Virginia
Capital: Tegucigalpa (1,150,000)
Population: 7,483,763
Government: Democratic constitutional republic

 

Honduras is among the 10 poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere with GDP per capita at US$3,100 per year. It is estimated that there are more than 1.2 million people who are unemployed, the rate of unemployment standing at 27.9%.

In Olanchito, Assist International Executive Director Tim Reynolds is assited by Jim Stunkel to oversee pouring of a concrete pad for the building that will house water filtration equipment and answer questions about the water flow.

Tim Reynolds and his team of "heavy lifters" construct two buildings and install water purification systems to be used by two hospitals in La Esperanza and Gracias.

Potable water is a very important part of humanitarian work, and sometimes overlooked. It is a very effective way to boost a region's health and prosperity.

Special thanks to GE for the equipment (good thing we didn't actually drop it, 1:30). Your donations paid for the building materials, the freight and the local labor. So thank you, too.