educate. is a grassroots non-profit organisation that works to empower children and young people in Honduras through community-driven initiatives focused on education.

We aim to break down the unequal power relations inherent to so much non-profit work by fostering bottom-up leadership that centres our community of young people and local leaders as protagonists.

OUR WORK

Scholarships

We award scholarships to high-potential students from low-income backgrounds to continue their education at secondary and post-secondary level. Over 90% of our students are the first in their families to pursue a high school or university degree, and over 60% are girls and young women.

Youth Center

We founded the first Youth Centre in Trinidad, Santa Bárbara, a space for young people to learn, connect and lead. The center brings together our scholarship students, youth programmes and community activities under one roof, alongside a public library open to the wider community.

Programmes

We create spaces where children and young people from rural communities can explore their interests, develop new skills, and take on leadership roles. Our programmes include STEM, sport, arts and community journalism, as well as trainings in youth leadership, global citizenship, gender justice and peacebuilding.

Libraries

Together with local communities, we start school-based community libraries that transform learning environments for students in rural or otherwise marginalised areas. So far, we have supported the opening of 14 libraries in our network!

Our partners

We envision a future where there are abundant opportunities for Honduran youth and their communities to come together, unimpeded, to learn, lead and grow.

Certifications and awards

Recent Posts

Rethinking What It Means to Be a Man: A Young Man’s Perspective from Rural Honduras

by educatengogmailcom, posted in Gender justice, Scholarship stories, Youth programmes, Youth Voices

My name is Elvin Pérez, a scholarship student and leader at educate., and I come from a rural mountain community in Chinda, Santa Bárbara. In my community, many young men grow up without access to spaces where they can truly be heard, but educate. is a space that helps break those patterns, promote respect, and build healthier relationships within the community. I hope my story helps others better understand the work educate. does and the powerful impact it has on our lives.

Menstrual Justice, Sexual Health Education, and Girls Leading the Way

by educatengogmailcom, posted in Gender justice, Youth programmes

In the rural communities of Santa Bárbara, Honduras, girls face significant barriers to education and access to information about their bodies, rights and health. By reaching girls early with tailored workshops about menstrual health, sexuality, and other topics, we can ensure that girls understand the changes in their bodies and approach them with confidence rather than shame. This is a first step towards preventing adolescent pregnancy, reducing gender based violence, and ensuring girls are able to make informed decisions about issues that affect their lives.

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