Helpful Hands

Corina Aguilar is a representative working with us from Fundamar, Fundacion Margie. Fundamar is a non-profit humanitarian organization founded and run by Deputy (Congresswoman) from the Department Atlantidad Honduras, Margarita “Margie” Dip. She has been with us since we got to the airport, helping us to find a safe ride, organizing meals, translating, and supporting us in any way possible. She will be with us all seven days from 7 AM until we are finished with dinner (around 9 PM), and will return to her normal job on the Monday after we leave without a break. She has been an integral part of our mission and has helped us in countless ways. She represents an organization that collects donations of medicine, food, toys, sports team uniforms, walkers/crutches/wheel chairs/canes, and many more items for the underprivileged people of Honduras and the city of La Ceiba. Donations are collected from businesses, people, and other foundations with the intent of supporting the Honduran people.

Amel “Melly” Oseguere is another person who has been a huge help to our team while in Honduras. Melly is an 18 year old Florida native who is vacationing in Honduras to see her grandmother and other family members. She speaks both English and Spanish, which has been a huge help to our team. She told me that she speaks Spanish at home with her family, but speaks English at school. Melly graduated last June from high school, and plans to attend college in Fort Lauderdale starting in August to study to become a hemodialysis tech and ultrasound tech.

Melly was asked to help us by Dr. Valladarez, our host here in Olanchito. She also heard of our arrival from Ericka, the owner and chef of El Mezon, the restaurant that we have had dinner at every night. On a side note, the food here has been AMAZING! Ericka has been a gracious host, and is a fantastic chef.

Melly told me that she enjoys being here to obtain more experience in her field. She also enjoys learning new things, meeting new people, and helping the people of Honduras. She has been invaluable to us, as she not only helps to translate, but she helps us with side jobs such as buying souvenirs, exchanging money, and many other things!