Save the Children, one of the world's leading child-assistance organizations, is assisting the victims of Hurricane Mitch in Honduras and Nicaragua where Save the Children currently operates a broad range of programs.
Numerous areas are in immediate danger of landslides.
Buying and organizing distribution of food for families temporarily sheltered in the community centers. Implementing a reconstruction plan for three areas where Save the Children works for purchase of materials to rebuild homes as quickly as possible. In addition, Save the Children will work with communities in both Honduras and Nicaragua to rebuild homes and provide agricultural assistance, especially to those families who suffered damage to their banana and pineapple crops. These crops serve as a major source of income for families in both countries. Today, the programs support 88,000 children and their families in over 100 communities in a variety of projects that focus on education, health, economic opportunities, and natural resources conservation.