MedShare Partnership with Food for the Poor Helps Strengthen Medical Care in Catarino and El Progreso 

A letter of appreciation from those we serve in Honduras through Food for the Poor and CEPUDO Honduras.

Honduras is a Central American country bordered to the west by Guatemala, to the south by El Salvador, to the east by Nicaragua and to the north by the Caribbean Sea. Poverty is a widespread and persistent problem that affects almost half of the population. This is mainly due to factors such as limited access to education, health care and basic services, especially in rural areas. Political instability, violence and natural disasters further exacerbate the cycle of poverty, making it a persistent challenge for the country.

Thank you to MedShare for the difference you continue to make by partnering with Food For The Poor and CEPUDO in Honduras.

Your kindness delivered donations such as hygiene kits, walkers, manual transportation carts among other medical supplies to many underserved areas of the region, including: Atlántida, Choluteca, Colón, Comayagua, Copan, Cortes, Francisco Morazán, La Paz, Olancho, Santa Barbara, Yoro.

• 1,080 personal care kits distributed to people in vulnerable situations, contributing to their well-being and basic care.
• 2 hospitals and central health centers benefited: Mario Catarino Rivas Hospital (San Pedro Sula) and El Progreso Hospital.
• Strengthening of medical care in Catarino and El Progreso: between 1,400 and 1,800 patients per week are treated in the emergency room alone.
• Territorial coverage.
• Support for low-income communities, where the inputs distributed represented economic relief and a direct improvement in the quality of life.
• Efficient and targeted delivery, ensuring that supplies reached the centers and people with the greatest need.

Restoring Dignity Through Hygiene and Empowerment

In the heart of Villa Guadalupe, Macuelizo, Santa Bárbara, a simple but powerful initiative brought lasting impact. As part of the hygiene kit distribution campaign, 72 community members came together for an empowerment workshop designed to strengthen their knowledge, skills, and confidence. The goal: to enable individuals to take greater ownership of their health and well-being.

For many families in this rural community, access to basic hygiene products is a daily struggle. The distribution of 1,080 hygiene kits, each filled with essential personal care items, offered practical relief and also restored a sense of dignity and support. These kits help prevent illness, promote self-care, and reduce the burden on vulnerable households.

One of the grateful community members told our staff: “Your solidarity has left a significant mark on this community and inspires us to continue working together for a more just and humane future.“

Thanks to this initiative, the people of Villa Guadalupe feel seen, supported, and empowered. Together, we are building healthier communities one act of care at a time.

Timely Support for Hospitals Under Pressure

In the bustling emergency room of Mario Catarino Rivas Hospital, medical teams face overwhelming demand every day, treating between 200 and 400 patients daily. That adds up to more than 1,800 emergency consultations each week. As one of the country’s main referral hospitals, along with El Progreso Hospital, the pressure is relentless, and resources are often stretched thin.

Amid this challenging context, the delivery of critical medical supplies brought timely and much-needed relief. These supplies, facilitated by the generosity of Medshare International, not only strengthened the hospitals’ capacity to respond but also improved the quality and continuity of care for thousands of patients.

“These supplies arrived at the right time. Thanks to this support, today we can provide more dignified and safer care for our patients,” shared Karla Maldonado, a frontline nurse at Mario Catarino Rivas Hospital.

MedShare’s support has had a ripple effect, easing the burden on exhausted healthcare workers and making sure that patients who walk through the hospital doors in urgent need are met with better-equipped care, delivered with dignity and compassion.

A New Beginning for Juan de Dios Varela

Juan de Dios Varela is a hard-working and deeply respected member of his community in Chamelecón, a neighborhood of San Pedro Sula. For years, he relied on a manual, handmade cart to move around and earn an honest living. But over time, his cart became worn out and unreliable. Its rusty wheels and unstable frame made every journey a struggle, turning daily tasks into exhausting challenges.

Despite these hardships, Juan de Dios remained a grateful and hopeful soul. Known for his warm spirit and unwavering faith, he is someone who always gives thanks to God and finds strength in the love and support of those around him.

When we learned about his story, we knew we had to help. We provided Juan de Dios with a brand-new manual cart lighter, stronger, and far more functional. The delivery moment was deeply emotional. His eyes lit up with joy as he saw the new cart, and with a heartfelt smile, he said, “This is life-changing for me. Now I can move around without so much effort and with more security.”

For Juan de Dios, this wasn’t just a cart, it was a symbol of renewed dignity, independence, and hope.

Thank you, MedShare, for helping to transform lives.