Blanco has seen disasters before. Twenty-four years ago, after a devastating earthquake in Guatemala, he gained his expertise building 1,800 homes. He's realistic about the situation in Honduras. Both the economy and the agricultural sector were devastated as torrential rains eroded the rich soil. A monthly package of provisions for each family is still handed out.
Employment is scarce.
Direct action must be taken. Direct action Project Faith, Hope and Joy is the church's direct action. It's been made possible by an overwhelming response to the pleas for help that came from Honduras and the rest of Central America last fall. She wants to be involved in using that money wisely and for the long term, and she wants to encourage others to join her. The impetus here is to show Episcopalians what Episcopalians can do.