Honduras is one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, with 25% of the population living in extreme poverty. Women in Honduras face even greater barriers to rising out of poverty: 2 out of every 10 women are illiterate, and women in rural areas have on average just 6 years of education. Furthermore, Honduras has the fifth highest rate of violence against women of any country in the world.  These gender disparities demonstrate a clear need for support Honduran women to overcome these barriers through quality education and opportunities for leadership.

One Day’s Wages partnered with Leadership Mission International to equip 30 Honduran young women with the computer literacy skills that they need to create sustainable community change. Through our partnership, the girls gained skills in typing, presentations, and Microsoft and Google tools.  These skills will be invaluable once they graduate and pursue higher education and/or careers in economic revitalization, market development, and social services.  Participants also had the opportunity to organize and run training seminars for children at a partner organization, Casa de Luz. By building their digital skills and leading learning opportunities for others, the young woman gained both competence and confidence.  While many had never even touched a computer before the program, these remarkable young women achieved on average “excellent mastery” of 12 out of 15 course objectives!