Category Archives: Honduras 2011

Sarahi works as a volunteer for the Youth Red Cross, coordinating camps for young people.  Furthermore, she is the volunteer educator for the governmental organization National Commission for Human Rights (CONADEH).  In this position, she works on cases of discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS and helps women and young people facing legal issues from situations of domestic violence.  At 20 years of age, Sarahi was selected as a GOJoven Fellow and had five years of professional experience.  She currently studies computer sciences in the University of Education, and in the future she wants to become an established professional working in issues around HIV/AIDS and human rights, among others.  For Sarahi, “The important thing is not to just to gain knowledge, but to share knowledge in order to create a multiplying effect.”

María Ursula is an auxiliary nurse that works at the health center in Guacamaya, Gualala, focusing her work on preventing teenage pregnancies through use of contraception.  She works with the Patronage of Guacamaya.  María Ursula’s specialization is Public Health, and she wants to finish her bachelor’s degree in nursing.  Her vision for the future is to create a space within the health center where both girls and boys can obtain information about ASRH to prevent the high rate of teenage pregnancies.  María says that “the most important quality of a leader is to be responsible,” and she considers herself to be a very responsible young person.  She was 23 years old when she was selected to be a Fellow.

Osman graduated from high school with a specialization in agriculture.  Presently he studies business management in Santa Bárbara, and has much interest to continue studying Rural Development.  He was 26 years old when he was selected as a GOJoven Fellow.  Osman is the youth coordinator of the NGO Santa Bárbara Development Association (ADASBA) where he works tirelessly with youth in six municipalities, training them to become trainers for other youth in the community.  He trains them in human rights and sexual and reproductive health, among other issues.  Osman sees himself as a consultant in the future or managing an NGO to advance issues that effect youth.  This leader believes he was born to “help his community.”

Yordin works as a volunteer coordinator at the Colinas Area Development Association (ADACOL) and as a secretary for the Youth Municipal Committee.  He also works as a volunteer with the Catholic Church and the Santa Cruz Colinas Library, where he hosts a reading circle for children.  This young leader was 19 years old when he was selected as a GOJoven Fellow.  Yordin says, “I enjoy teaching and training and am passionate about working with young people.”  His passion stands out in his volunteer work to improve his village, the library, the youth ministry and ADACOL.  Yordin completed a high school degree in sciences and art, with his long term goal being to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in education with a focus in natural sciences.  After graduating, he wants to work in an organization to improve his community, focusing on ASRH issues and working with youth.

Nohemy is the director of the Environmental Unit of the Municipality of Santa Bárbara and works as a volunteer for an organization called ANEDH to provide environmental education camps.  In this position, she collaborates with health clinics, health committees, youth organizations, and educational centers. Nohemy graduated with a high school degree in social promotion, and her short term goal is to pursue a bachelor’s degree in home economics or a similar degree.  Her long term goal is to obtain a masters degree. Nohemy also wants to continue coordinating projects with youth that improve conditions for youth in her Municipality, among these conditions, their sexual and reproductive health. Nohemy was selected as a GOJoven Fellow when she was 22 years of age.

Jorge had worked for more than five years as a volunteer at the Red Cross in Santa Bárbara, where he has contributed to the protection of natural resources and provided trainings to youth in HIV prevention.  He worked as a teacher for the Honduran Program for Community Education (PROHECO) with youth living in rural areas.  Jorge graduated with a high school degree in sciences with a focus in education.  His short term goal is to obtain a bachelor’s degree in education with a focus in social sciences.  After graduating, his goal is to continue providing young people with basic education in history and sexual and reproductive health.  He was 19 years old when he was selected as a Fellow.  Jorge comes to the program with the goal of increasing his abilities as a leader because his long term goal is to become the first mayor of his community and a well-known leader.