US-funded program that involved not only give the street children food and security but also the opportunity for a better life without crossing the border.
Carlos Marin treading poor market district in Tegucigalpa, look for children who live on the streets for an offer that seemed too grandiose.
Lato said it will provide food, transport and education. "They will not have to pay," he said.
Lato is a recruiter for Casa Alianza, based aid organization of the Catholic Church in America. The organization gives young people an alternative to the lives of poor, drug abuse and gang violence. However, many children who he met refused his offer. Most - like a boy aged 12 years, must work hauling trash a few days to help support the family.
He said he could not go because of her mother who decides whether he goes or not.
However, children who want to accept the offer Lato, have shelter, and education. Jesenia Chevez already participated in the program for four years.
Jesenia said, "They protect us. They helped us by providing all the needs, school, whatever we needed. Better chance here."
In addition to the usual subjects taught, training coordinator Nelly Garcia said the former street children also learn to trust each other. Nelly says, the children were trained to work as a team, working together, participate and show respect.
And they provide vocational training. Nery Venagas twice arrested when they wanted to go to America before he came to Casa Alianza. Here he learned the skills to cut hair - and said his future is now in Honduras.
He stated, I realized, if the Lord will bless, I'll do it here in my country. I do not see it as something that goes against the law, but sometimes it's not the best experience.
Advocate an increase in American aid to the region, said the success of programs such as Casa Alianza help show that the best way of breaking waves of illegal immigrants to the United States is giving more opportunities for young people in Central America a better life in their own country.
Carlos Marin treading poor market district in Tegucigalpa, look for children who live on the streets for an offer that seemed too grandiose.
Lato said it will provide food, transport and education. "They will not have to pay," he said.
Lato is a recruiter for Casa Alianza, based aid organization of the Catholic Church in America. The organization gives young people an alternative to the lives of poor, drug abuse and gang violence. However, many children who he met refused his offer. Most - like a boy aged 12 years, must work hauling trash a few days to help support the family.
He said he could not go because of her mother who decides whether he goes or not.
However, children who want to accept the offer Lato, have shelter, and education. Jesenia Chevez already participated in the program for four years.
Jesenia said, "They protect us. They helped us by providing all the needs, school, whatever we needed. Better chance here."
In addition to the usual subjects taught, training coordinator Nelly Garcia said the former street children also learn to trust each other. Nelly says, the children were trained to work as a team, working together, participate and show respect.
And they provide vocational training. Nery Venagas twice arrested when they wanted to go to America before he came to Casa Alianza. Here he learned the skills to cut hair - and said his future is now in Honduras.
He stated, I realized, if the Lord will bless, I'll do it here in my country. I do not see it as something that goes against the law, but sometimes it's not the best experience.
Advocate an increase in American aid to the region, said the success of programs such as Casa Alianza help show that the best way of breaking waves of illegal immigrants to the United States is giving more opportunities for young people in Central America a better life in their own country.
