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Meet the Hernandez Family

Strength and perseverance fill the hearts of a coffee farmer turned into moto taxi owner, and a housewife with dreams of a better future for their two children.

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A family filled with strength and perseverance

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Carmen and Nectaly Hernandez live in the heart of Los Planes, a small, close-knit community where they are raising their five children. Their journey together began by chance in 2010, when Carmen, attempting to text her brother, accidentally messaged Nectaly. That simple mistake led to conversations that blossomed into love. Eleven months later, they met in San Pedro Sula, a midpoint between their two hometowns, and soon Carmen moved to Los Planes, beginning their new life together.


Together, they’ve created a family filled with love and resilience. Carmen, a stay-at-home mom, sometimes earns a little extra by reselling spices in her community, while Nectaly, a hardworking father, spends long days as a day laborer on local coffee farms. Recently, he saved up to buy a “moto taxi,” helping neighbors get around town, but even with this additional income, it’s a constant struggle to meet their family’s basic needs.


The Hernandez family lives in a small home made of clay bricks that has seen better days. During the rainy season, the walls crumble and the roof leaks, leaving them vulnerable to the elements. Still, Carmen and Nectaly remain hopeful, grateful for their community, and deeply committed to giving their children a better future.


At Solcomun, we’re inspired by their strength and perseverance. With your support, we can provide the Hernandez family with a safe, sturdy home where they can thrive without fear of rainwater seeping through the roof or crumbling walls. Your contribution will help us continue building hope in Los Planes, one family at a time. 


Join us in building a brighter, more secure future for Carmen, Nectaly, and their children. Together, we can make a lasting difference.

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Every housing project costs between $25,000 and $28,000 to create home that is adequate.

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Be the Foundation for Change

At Solcomun, we go beyond concrete floors and build spacious, dignifying homes made of quality cynder blocks.

Our adequate housing solutions include features like concrete floors, providing a foundation for healthier living conditions, reducing disease transmission, improving sanitation, and promoting physical and mental well-being.

Help families in Honduras build safe, secure homes.

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Our Selection Process

Baseline Assessment:

We begin by conducting a comprehensive baseline assessment to collect housing infrastructure data from potential candidates. This data provides a clear picture of the living conditions and immediate needs of the families in the community.

Narrowing Down Candidates:

From the initial pool of candidates identified through the baseline assessment, we narrow down the list by visiting the families in their homes. During these visits, we conduct additional interviews to gain deeper insights into their specific circumstances, needs, and challenges.

Community Dialogue:

To ensure fairness and transparency, we engage in dialogues with other community members. This step involves vetting the potential beneficiaries by discussing their situations with neighbors, local leaders, and other stakeholders. These conversations help verify the information gathered and provide a community perspective on each family's need for improved housing.

Hard Facts.

Honduras is catalogued as the second poorest country in the Latin American Region. 

 

In 2018, the World Bank published that 60.1 % of the rural population lived below the official rural poverty line (around 2.5 million poor).

Solcomún was founded by a team of both Honduran and US professionals with experience in international development, community development as well as business and tech industries to address the issues in Honduras.

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48.3 % of people live in poverty

In both the urban and rural contexts 48.3% of people live below the national poverty line. However, poverty in rural settings is much more extensive leading up to 60.1%.

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Living on $1.20/day

Los Planes is a rural community where most families depend on agriculture, particularly coffee. The poorest families are day laborers with seasonal work and an average income of just $1.20 a day.

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55.7% of people are unemployed

Only 44.30% of the economically working-age population is employed, leading to an open unemployment rate of 55.70%. 60% of working man are day laborers who do not own their own land

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