GLOBAL

Honduras, a Central American republic with a population of over 8 million people, is bordered by Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua. The region and this country have suffered political crises, military conflicts and natural disasters throughout much of their history.

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The level of poverty here is severe. Honduras is one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, with over 60% of its population living in poverty. Over half of households in rural areas are marked by extreme poverty, with daily incomes of less than $1.25. Many families, particularly those residing outside cities, do not have easy access to clean water or medical care; diseases that would be easily treatable in other countries often turn into deadly ones.