Honduras

The Need

63% of households live without adequate housing

63% of households live in inadequate housing, meaning over 1.3 million homes are unsafe or unstable.

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National TPS Alliance

81% lack safely managed water / 29% lack safe sanitation

81% of rural households lack safely managed water, and 29% lack safe sanitation, highlighting critical gaps in essential services.

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Planet Water

63% poverty rate

Approximately 63% of the population lives in poverty, with one in five rural residents experiencing extreme poverty.

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World Food Programme

63% of Honduran households live in inadequate housing

Meaning over 1.3 million households are affected.

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National TPS Alliance

Our Response

In Honduras, housing insecurity and lack of basic services go hand in hand. Families not only struggle with unsafe or inadequate homes, but many also lack reliable access to water and sanitation—making daily life even harder.

Shelter Equity works alongside trusted local partners to tackle these challenges head-on. Our focus begins with safe, stable housing—replacing fragile structures with durable homes that give families security and protection. These homes become the foundation for education, health, and opportunity.

But our commitment doesn’t stop at shelter. Many of our projects integrate clean water and sanitation improvements, ensuring families no longer have to risk illness or live without safe facilities. We also support transportation solutions, like bicycles, to connect individuals to schools, jobs, and essential services.

Every project is designed with sustainability in mind. By building with local materials, empowering local workers, and working in partnership with communities, we create solutions that last. Together, we’re breaking cycles of poverty and opening doors to brighter futures in Honduras.