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.
- Serve in our International Training Center which teaches people how to be self-sufficient.
- 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. Our second mission trip was February 17-24, 2024.
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.
- MIssion Trip 1: 3/13/2027-3/20/2027. Registration Deadline is 02/12/2027.
- Mission Trip 2: 3/20/2027-3/27/2027. Registration Deadline is 02/19/2027.