Honduras Compassion Partners

The Lakeland Rotary Club has forged a relationship with the Rotary Club of La Paz Honduras and Honduras Compassion Partners (HCP). HCP was formally established in 2014 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of helping the poor and underprivileged of Honduras become self-sufficient. Their mission is to transform the city of La Paz. In La Paz, many people have limited access to education, clean water, and sanitized restrooms.

  • 80% of the people of La Paz do not have access to clean water.
  • 50% of the people of La Paz do not have access to a sanitary bathroom.
  • The poor have limited access to education.

HCP works to fill these needs by organizing short term mission teams who:

  • Install clean water filter systems, toilets, wells, and houses.
  • Equip medical clinics and provide medical and dental brigades.
  • Equip and train local firefighters & EMS personnel.
  • Build relationships with families.
  • Feed the hungry.

The Lakeland Rotary Club is excited to be one of these short term mission teams. Our first trip was January 21 – 28, 2023. We had a team of 13 Rotarians and non-Rotarians, which included 3 families, and friends of Rotary. We had an age range of 15 – 78! It was an amazing week that impacted lives of people in La Paz as well as our team members. Since then, club members have returned every year to continue the work that is so greatly needed.

Upcoming Trips

The Lakeland Rotary Club has two upcoming mission trips. Both are 8 days in length and will focus on building a family a home and the continuation of existing community projects. All ages are welcome to participate. Minors must be accompanied by a parent. Each trip is limited to 20 participants. The fee to participate is $800 per person.

 

Amazon Wish List

If you can’t attend an upcoming trip but would still like to contribute, HCP is always seeking in-kind contributions of kitchen tools, school supplies and safety equipment. Likewise, if you have a suitcase that you would like to donate, the mission team will pack it full of supplies for the trip, and it will be reused in LaPaz. To arrange delivery, email irmacole26@gmail.com.

March 2026