# MDM Honduras

> MDM Honduras

Language: en
URL: https://mdmhonduras.org/

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## Pages

- [Project Proposal Inquiry](https://mdmhonduras.org/projects/project-proposal-inquiry/)
- [Laptops for High-School and College Students](https://mdmhonduras.org/projects/laptops-for-high-school-and-college-students/): Laptops for High-School and College Students Bridging the digital divide for students in San Matías, Honduras. Laptops for Students, Opportunities for Life In the rural communities of San Matías, access to technology is a major barrier to education. With the
- [Login Designer](https://mdmhonduras.org/login-designer/): This page is used by Login Designer to preview the login form in the Customizer.
- [Community Projects](https://mdmhonduras.org/projects/): Community Projects Transforming Communities, One Project at a Time Our Mission in Action At MDM Honduras, we believe in generating lasting impact through targeted, community-driven projects.We address real needs—improving education, healthcare, economic and spiritual growth.Every project we launch responds to
- [Privacy policy](https://mdmhonduras.org/privacy/): Help for raising support Please wait while the policy is loaded. If it does not load, please click here to view the policy.
- [Give](https://mdmhonduras.org/give/): Give invest in transforming lives and communities in the San Matías villages in Honduras MDM Honduras depends on your generosity to deliver the message of hope and empower the community in making Godly choices. We can’t do this work without
- [Board of directors](https://mdmhonduras.org/board/): Board of directors Dixie Rosales President of MDM Honduras Tegucigalpa, Honduras Jim Phillips MDM Honduras Founder Little Rock, Arkansas John Turner Chairman of the Board Little Rock, Arkansas Bentley Beard Board Member Union City, Tennessee Don Behr Board Member Little
- [Passport and insurance information](https://mdmhonduras.org/passport-and-insurance-information/): Passports When traveling to Honduras, you'll need a passport. If you do not have a passport, you should apply for one immediately. Your current passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date when you enter
- [Help for raising support](https://mdmhonduras.org/help-for-raising-support/): Help for raising support Raising Support For A Missions Experience with MDM Honduras We praise God for challenging you to join MDM Honduras on a cross-cultural, inter-faith experience. You will be a blessing to many people as God uses you
- [MDM Ambassador Registration](https://mdmhonduras.org/mdm-ambassador-registration/): MDM Giving Tuesday Registration As an ambassador, your task will be sharing Your experience and Your love for MDM’s mission with the people around you; asking them to join You in your quest to raise funds to support MDM Honduras in 2026. Use the
- [Medical Information & Waiver](https://mdmhonduras.org/medical-information-waiver/): Medical Information & Waiver
- [Consent form](https://mdmhonduras.org/consent-form/): Parent or Legal Guardian Release Form
- [Team Covenant](https://mdmhonduras.org/team-covenant/): Mission Trip Team Covenant
- [Mission trip forms and information](https://mdmhonduras.org/missions-trip-forms-and-information/): Help for raising support Mission trip forms Other important Mission Trip information Passport & Travel Insurance Information What to bring checklist Help for raising support
- [Mission team application](https://mdmhonduras.org/mission-team-application/): Application to Join a Short Term Mission Team
- [Housing and Roof Replacement Project](https://mdmhonduras.org/projects/housing-and-roof-replacement-project/): Housing and Roof Replacement Project Improve safety and living conditions of twelve families in extreme poverty. The Need is Urgent In San Matías, Honduras—a rural region just outside the capital city—many families live in homes made of scrap materials, with
- [Sponsor a student](https://mdmhonduras.org/sponsor/): Sponsor a student as a sponsor, you can be an agent of transformation and help open doors of opportunity to many children Sponsorships are available in 2 levels: Support a student If you’d like to build a close relationship with
- [Staff](https://mdmhonduras.org/staff/): Staff The MDM Honduras staff team on the ground in Honduras works directly with students and families in the San Matías communities. They also coordinate and direct the work of mission teams and volunteers who bring skills and dedication to
- [Economic Development 2](https://mdmhonduras.org/economic-development-2/): Economic Development Creating partnerships to bring much needed resources while producing long-lasting transformation Partnerships that change a community Many rural communities face a harsh reality: There are just not enough resources available locally to effect true change and growth. In
- [2026 Trap Shoot](https://mdmhonduras.org/participate/2026-trap-shoot/):    It's time to take aim for a great cause! Join us on October 17th at the Remington Gun Club, Lonoke, AR, for the 21st Annual Shoot for Change event, hosted by MDM Honduras and Operation New Life. This exciting
- [Home](https://mdmhonduras.org/): Transforming livesone child,one family,one community,at a time Working with local, community-based leadership to facilitate transformation through four main programs tailored to provide abundant opportunities to participate and generate lasting transformation. 350 students sponsored since 2003 50 houses built 250,000 pounds
- [Programs](https://mdmhonduras.org/programs/): Programs Our work is focused in 4 key areas that each provide important benefits for the community and also together affect and transform the entire community.
- [Education](https://mdmhonduras.org/programs/education/): Education Education is a powerful tool for transforming lives while providing children opportunity to dream and achieve their aspirations Many children and youth in Honduras face significant challenges like poverty, lack of resources, and low academic performance, that put them
- [Community Health](https://mdmhonduras.org/programs/community-health/): Community Health Helping prevent and treat disease, promoting healthy lifestyles, while also encouraging patients to take charge of their own health Services are provided free of charge to those in need. This is integral to our mission of improving opportunities
- [Economic Development](https://mdmhonduras.org/programs/economic-development/): Economic Development Creating partnerships to bring much needed resources while producing long-lasting transformation Partnerships that change a community Many rural communities face a harsh reality: There are just not enough resources available locally to effect true change and growth. In
- [Spiritual Growth](https://mdmhonduras.org/programs/spiritual-growth/): Spiritual Growth We recognize our God-given opportunity and responsibility to nurture our children with Bible principles and eternal spiritual values. So their lives and their families can be transformed by the power of God’s Word. Our primary goal is to
- [Participate](https://mdmhonduras.org/participate/): Participate Every act of kindness, every moment of giving, echoes beyond what we can see. For generosity is a loving service, cherished by our Heavenly Father. Upcoming Mission Trips See all upcoming Mission Trips Plan a Mission Trip for your
- [Mission trips](https://mdmhonduras.org/mission-trips/): Short-term mission trips Your opportunity to work on projects that benefit the local people while sharing the love of Christ with the children and families of San Matías’ surrounding communities Have you been on a MDM Honduras Mission Trip and
- [Missions trips – archive](https://mdmhonduras.org/missions-trips-archive/): Past mission trips
- [Mission trip inquiry](https://mdmhonduras.org/mission-trip-inquiry/): Mission trip inquiry If you are interested in going on a mission trip with MDM Honduras, please fill out this form to start the process. We'll review your information and contact you for next steps.
- [What to bring](https://mdmhonduras.org/what-to-bring/): What to bring Packing Check List Identification  ALL team members must have passport.(make 2 copies to carry in suitcase and one for your fanny pack) Application and All Release Forms Application and All Release Forms must be turned in prior to
- [Shop](https://mdmhonduras.org/shop/): Shop Here you find mountain grown coffee. It's rich aroma and incredible flavor is brought to you from the very best of Honduras! Choose between ground or whole bean and bring transformation one cup at a time!
- [Sponsor a student](https://mdmhonduras.org/sponsor-a-child/): Sponsor a student Explanation of sponsorship program and what it means Sponsor a student Additional info about sponsorships goes here if needed quote or testimonial about sponsoring a student
- [About us](https://mdmhonduras.org/about-us/): About us MDM Honduras works with local, community-based leadership to improve and transform life for the people living in the San Matías area of Honduras Our mission MDM Honduras’ primary mission is to transform lives of children, families and even
- [Staff & Board](https://mdmhonduras.org/staff-board/)
- [Contact us](https://mdmhonduras.org/contact-us/): Contact us MDM Honduras (501) 349-8563 General inquiries and donations: P.O. Box 241485Little Rock, AR 72223USA Shipping & packages: 815 Technology Dr #241485Little Rock, AR 72223USA Send us a message: Engage
- [Blog](https://mdmhonduras.org/blog/)
- [Disclaimer](https://mdmhonduras.org/disclaimer/): Help for raising support Please wait while the policy is loaded. If it does not load, please click here to view the policy.

## Blog Posts

- [Four Teams, One Mission](https://mdmhonduras.org/four-teams-one-mission/) (2025-06-10): The year kicked off strong with two incredible mission trips to Honduras, one from Little Rock—the Turner team—and another from Des Moines Christian School, who came ready work and bless the community in some meaningful ways. In just a few
- [The 2025 School Year is Underway!](https://mdmhonduras.org/the-2025-school-year-is-underway/) (2025-02-25): A new school year has begun, and with it comes renewed hope and expanded opportunities for the students in our educational program. At MDM Honduras, we believe that education is a powerful tool for transformation, and thanks to our incredible
- [Their Future Awaits](https://mdmhonduras.org/their-future-awaits/) (2024-01-23): In the heart of our mission lies the belief that every child deserves a bright future and opportunities, and that education is a powerful tool to empower them to seize those opportunities, reach their goals, and transform their lives. Over
- [From MDM’s President Desk](https://mdmhonduras.org/from-mdms-president-desk/) (2023-12-29): It's been a wonderful year! We are approaching the end of a wonderful year! At MDM Honduras, we continue to see the fruits of our labor materializing through meaningful partnerships to faithful Education Sponsors, Legacy Partners, Shorth-term Mission Teams, and
- [Valuable Dental Care Back on Track](https://mdmhonduras.org/valuable-dental-care-back-on-track/) (2023-11-14): Six years ago, MDM Honduras started a flourishing dental program, providing free care to countless children and adults in the community. Then the pandemic hit, disrupting our efforts and forcing the people to prioritize their limited resources, focusing on life
- [New Chapter in Belma’s Story](https://mdmhonduras.org/new-chapter-in-belmas-story/) (2023-10-25): A couple of years ago, we shared the story of a former MDM Honduras' sponsored student, a teacher who became a volunteer, tutoring students, and training mothers in studying and teaching practical techniques to help their children. Belma's story. Today
- [Wonderful Bonfire of Hope to Ignite Young Students’ Hearts](https://mdmhonduras.org/wonderful-bonfire-of-hope-to-ignite-young-students-hearts/) (2023-08-31): Firewood, matches, and friends. It doesn't take much to turn a fleeting moment into something truly special. That's exactly what unfolded for our young students alongside the mission team from The Journey WC Church this past July.  On a beautiful
- [Women of the mountain blessed by tremendous  life testimony](https://mdmhonduras.org/women-of-the-mountain-blessed-by-tremendous-life-testimony/) (2023-08-29): The morning on the mountain was truly beautiful, as over 40 women gathered to be uplifted and inspired by God's word and the incredible life testimony of our special guest, Lourdes Sánchez, a woman who has witnessed God's goodness and
- [Rising above adversity [Watch]](https://mdmhonduras.org/rising-above-adversity-watch/) (2023-06-29): Madelin Borjas is a young girl driven by her goals and family. Despite challenges, she discovered passion for computer science
- [[Watch] Inspiring Story Of Challenge & Hope In “A Place To Call My Own”](https://mdmhonduras.org/inspiring-story-of-challenge-hope-in-a-place-to-call-my-own/) (2023-05-30): In a time of uncertainty, a resilient couple's story emerged, reminding us of the transformative power of compassion and support. Edin and Rosalyn found themselves living in a borrowed, abandoned house, with no place to call their own. Edin, a
- [Missionary team was surprised in delightful outreach visit](https://mdmhonduras.org/missionary-team-was-surprised-in-delightful-outreach-visit/) (2023-02-25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJKbCjBbsWM
- [First Mission Trip to Honduras: What you need to know](https://mdmhonduras.org/first-mission-trip-to-honduras-what-you-need-to-know/) (2023-02-23): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_8Hkg0p_ULWRQPiHBpNp2w8iy8Xn_CDN If you are planning to travel to Honduras as part of an MDM Mission Team, or if you are interested in doing so and wonder what you need to know, here are a few Q&A to help you decide
- [For the second year in a row, the people of The Mountain joined for the New Tradition](https://mdmhonduras.org/for-the-second-year-in-a-row-the-people-of-the-mountain-joined-for-the-new-tradition/) (2023-01-30): The Mountain Gives Back. This volunteer staff initiative is the new tradition of the MDM Honduras family. Aimed to teach and let people from the mountain know they can also give, share, and bless others. Just like in the 2021
- [2022 RECAP: School supplies distribution](https://mdmhonduras.org/2022-recap-school-supplies-distribution/) (2022-12-28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ13SF4cr5A
- [A Message From The President’s Heart](https://mdmhonduras.org/a-message-from-the-presidents-heart/) (2022-12-23): As I try to slow down from all the business and the activities for the closing of the year and focus on reflecting on what God has allowed us to accomplish this year, there is this feeling of gratitude that
- [Clean water for more families and healthier children](https://mdmhonduras.org/clean-water-for-more-families-and-healthier-children/) (2022-12-09): Health is a true gift from God, and it is a blessing not to deal with continuous bouts of illness when it comes to family life. For the families on The Mountain, it is no different, however, without proper drinking
- [Paving The Road To Recisapa: A Community Project](https://mdmhonduras.org/paving-the-road-to-recisapa-a-community-project/) (2022-12-05): The Road to Recisapa Community Project is a faithful example of how construction projects can change the life of an entire community, a family, or even a single life. It is also an example of how God can join people
- [Mission Trips change your life by changing others’ lives](https://mdmhonduras.org/mission-trips-change-your-life-by-changing-others-lives/) (2022-11-15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyXnLjt4N0M Our mission is to bring transformation to children's lives, their families, and communities around the village of San Matías, in what we call The Mountain.This transformation can only be achieved through programs designed to improve the living conditions of
- [MDM Honduras First College Graduate: Juan Carlos Ortíz](https://mdmhonduras.org/mdm-honduras-first-college-graduate-juan-carlos-ortiz/) (2022-11-10): https://youtu.be/XnF63i1Cwh0 English subtitles available September 2022 will always be remembered as the month when MDM Honduras reached one of its more important milestones. A milestone that required great effort, patience, and going against the current; one that remained elusive for
- [Mom & Daughter Overcome Adversity To Get An Education](https://mdmhonduras.org/mom-daughter-overcome-adversity-to-get-an-education/) (2022-10-11): Iris Borjas has been a volunteer for MDM Honduras for eleven years, participating weekly in tutoring for different grades and collaborating in the kitchen since 2011, both at the learning center and the Bernardo Galindo school in the community of
- [Forever grateful to our dear friend and partner Bill Roy.](https://mdmhonduras.org/forever-grateful-to-our-dear-friend-and-partner-bill-roy/) (2022-10-07): Bill Roy was a faithful minister partner and a dear friend to all at MDM Honduras. As the Vice-Chairman of the Board, we were richly blessed by his leadership, love, and passion that God saw fit to bring into MDM
- [The Excitement Starts Before Kickoff](https://mdmhonduras.org/the-excitement-starts-before-kickoff/) (2022-03-10): From the first day of the year, we anticipated the start of the new school year, and as it drew closer, many preparations were made to serve all our students. The entire MDM Honduras team remains involved and enthusiastic looking forward
- [MDM May Update](https://mdmhonduras.org/mdm-may-update/) (2021-06-22): Greetings from the MDM Honduras leadership team. COVID-19 continues to offer us many challenges, the image below captures the reality of the current situation for MDM. BUT as the saying goes "We have some GOOD NEWS and some BAD NEWS!"
- [MDM April Update](https://mdmhonduras.org/mdm-april-update/) (2021-04-30): Greetings from the MDM Honduras leadership team. COVID-19 continues to offer us many challenges, but we are off to a great start for 2021. We are thankful to God for Dixie, Francisco, Juvenal, and the team on the mountain. They
- [MDM Leadership Team Update #13](https://mdmhonduras.org/mdm-leadership-team-update-13/) (2020-11-17): November Update Greetings from the MDM leadership team. “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thou soul prospereth” (3John1:2) This month’s update is filled with information that you will find helpful
- [MDM Leadership Team Update #12](https://mdmhonduras.org/mdm-leadership-team-update-12/) (2020-10-13): We send greetings from the MDM Honduras leadership team. We are excited to share some new information with our partners but first, please watch the following message from our MDM president, Dixie Rosales. As you watch this video, please rejoice
- [MDM Leadership Team Update #11](https://mdmhonduras.org/mdm-leadership-team-update-11/) (2020-09-08): We send greetings from the MDM Honduras leadership team. We are excited to share this update because the government of Honduras has started the process of reopening. Although the numbers of cases are still slowly rising in Honduras, the hospitals
- [MDM Leadership Team Update #10](https://mdmhonduras.org/mdm-leadership-team-update-10/) (2020-08-13): Greetings from the MDM Honduras leadership team. We are humbled and thankful for each of your donations. Here is our 10th MDM Update, and just like the others, it is a testimony of God's Grace. Last week our ministry team
- [MDM Leadership Team Update #9](https://mdmhonduras.org/mdm-leadership-team-update-9/) (2020-07-14): Greetings from the MDM Honduras Leadership Team. As the COVID-19 crisis rages on, we are committed to our ministry in San Matías Honduras. We are sincerely grateful for our ministry partners that make it possible. This update is a very
- [MDM Leadership Team Update #8](https://mdmhonduras.org/mdm-leadership-team-update-8/) (2020-06-29): Greetings again from the MDM Leadership Team. It is hard to believe that Honduras reported its first COVID-19 case on March 10th and has been in various stages of lockdown for 100 days now. They are just now hitting their
- [MDM Leadership Team Update #7](https://mdmhonduras.org/mdm-leadership-team-update-7/) (2020-06-12): MDM Honduras Leadership Team Update(including a special message from Roxana) Greetings once again from the MDM Leadership Team. In this 7th installment of our COVID-19 update, we continue the tradition of offering a few facts that inform you about day-to-day
- [MDM Leadership Team Update #6](https://mdmhonduras.org/mdm-leadership-team-update-6/) (2020-06-05): MDM Honduras Leadership Team Update(a special update from the MDM President, Dixie Rosales) Greetings from Honduras, In today’s update, we would like to share with you how our Honduras ministry team is responding to the emerging needs on the mountain
- [MDM Leadership Team Update #5](https://mdmhonduras.org/mdm-leadership-team-update-5/) (2020-05-15): "In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by
- [MDM Leadership Team Update #4](https://mdmhonduras.org/mdm-leadership-team-update-4/) (2020-05-01): Greetings once again from the MDM Honduras leadership team. As we wrap up the 6th week of quarantine, most of us are ready to be back to some form of normalcy, even though we realize there will likely be a
- [MDM Honduras Update #3](https://mdmhonduras.org/mdm-honduras-update-3/) (2020-04-17): MDM Honduras Leadership Team Update Hello again, we pray that this new update finds you and your family in good health. You are part of our extended family, and we wanted you to know that as a leadership team, we
- [MDM Honduras Update #2](https://mdmhonduras.org/mdm-honduras-update-2/) (2020-04-03): Founders pondering — Jim & Ouida Phillips "Prayer is the root, the fountain, the mother of a thousand blessing." ~ Saint John Chrysostom Chairman's Desk - John Turner Greetings from the leadership team of MDM Honduras. As we navigate the
- [MDM Honduras Update](https://mdmhonduras.org/mdm-honduras-update/) (2020-03-27): Founders Prayer — Jim & Ouida Phillips "In this time of crisis may the peace of the Lord be with you, may you have discernment, wisdom, strength, and courage as we all navigate this event in our history." Chairman's Desk
- [Newsletter – Holiday 2019](https://mdmhonduras.org/newsletter-holiday-2019/) (2019-11-26): We like to begin each newsletter with a few updates demonstrating the connection between our work and our mission. This helps keep us centered on our Kingdom assignment, and hopefully warms your heart as you see children, families and communities
- [June 2018 Mission Team](https://mdmhonduras.org/june-2018-mission-team/) (2018-06-15)
- [Can Sponsoring A Child Really Transform A Mountain?](https://mdmhonduras.org/can-sponsoring-a-child-really-transform-a-mountain/) (2018-04-17): Last June, the Lord provided a film crew from The Journey Church in St Louis to shoot and produce a short documentary about the MDM Honduras Story. As the film came to life, it was clear the very heart of
- [Newsletter – November 2017](https://mdmhonduras.org/newsletter-november-2017/) (2017-11-08): Celebrating 20 Years of God's Faithfulness The summer of 2017 marks 20 years since Jim and Ouida Phillips first responded to God’s nudge to serve the people of the mountain villages around San Matías. In July, families from the communities
- [Honduras Prayer Team May 2017](https://mdmhonduras.org/honduras-prayer-team-may-2017/) (2017-06-08): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpeQSyzviL8 Ouida and I celebrate 20 years of facilitating mission teams to Honduras. Thanks be to God. The prayers teams have always been the heart and power of the teams. This May team was awesome! To God be the Glory!
- [Medical Team Movie May 2017](https://mdmhonduras.org/medical-team-movie-may-2017/) (2017-06-08): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNk9MyXUjGI Ouida and I celebrate 20 years of facilitating mission teams to Honduras. Thanks be to God. These teams have God gifted doctors, nurses and other medical professional... using their gifts to serve the needy and poor. This May team
- [Mountain Team Movie May 2017](https://mdmhonduras.org/mountain-team-movie-may-2017/) (2017-06-06): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF00KDvxbJo Ouida and I celebrate 20 years of facilitating mission teams to Honduras. Thanks be to God. It is God that moves the mountain...BUT He used this team to move the concrete, provide filters for clean water, devliver food baskets
- [Honduras May 2017 Team Movie](https://mdmhonduras.org/honduras-may-2017-team-movie/) (2017-06-03): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK260Fsk0yE This year Ouida and I have had the privilege of facilitating teams to Honduras. This is the reason why... thanks be to God for this awesome team.
- [Mountain Miracles: Fall 2016](https://mdmhonduras.org/mountain-miracles-fall-2016/) (2016-11-09): No stranger to the LTCare family of ministries: Reintroducing Mike Ferguson Three years after launching Operation New Life as an outreach of Love Truth Care Ministries, ONL grew to the point that the board voted to establish them as a
- [Summer Update](https://mdmhonduras.org/summer-update/) (2016-10-24): Grace and peace to you. Our MDM summer teams did building projects, medical clinics, outreach to take food and Bibles to families, and ministered to the staff and children - all to the glory of God! But as the Word
- [Celebrating 10 years…but Alejandra is the real reason to celebrate!](https://mdmhonduras.org/celebrating-10-yearsbut-alejandra-is-the-real-reason-to-celebrate/) (2014-01-13): Please allow me introduce you to Alejandra Flores. She is one of four children in her family, and lives in one of the 16 rural villages that make up the San Matias community we affectionately call “the mountain”, about 40
- [God’s Promise, God’s Faithfulness](https://mdmhonduras.org/honduras-highlights/) (2013-01-13): In Joshua 1:9 God gave a promise to the man He had called: ”Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever