I have seen HOI work side-by-side with local Hondurans and create sustainable projects within communities. This is not your typical 1-week "mission trip" - I have personally seen how HOI reaches beyond to integrate its service into the daily life of Honduran communities in need. I kept in touch with Hondurans from the village where I volunteered for a week, and I learned that the villagers had continued our work and joined together to help each other build more construction projects for member of their community. I have spoken with many Hondurans who have told me how grateful they are for the medical services provided at the Rancho as well as the support that HOI has provided. HOI is an incredible, impactful force for change and source of hope in the Agalta Valley.