2023 Annual Impact Report

October 19, 2023

After closing our fiscal year (August 2022-July 2023), we're reflecting on our collective impact. Join us in looking back on a year of working for peace and justice in Honduras, and inspiring communities across the world to do the same.

New Message from Our Executive Director

Jill Stoltzfus

Dear friend,

This year we celebrated 25 years of impact in creating a more just society in Honduras. Reflecting on those 25 years we see God’s faithfulness and the tangible impact of our work in the lives of Hondurans who live in the most vulnerable conditions. This year we celebrate significantly more class days in Honduran public schools, more medicines available in public hospitals and clinics throughout Honduras, and improving relationships with government authorities. We know that these changes in systems affect the lives of millions of Hondurans, and we are proud of the impact we’re having.

We are also thankful for a year of joining together in person with many of you. Together, we brought our deep knowledge of Honduras’ context to DC to advocate for change; we hosted guests in Honduras so they can experience the work firsthand; and we brought the leaders of ASJ-US, ASJ-Canada, and ASJ-Honduras together in Honduras to reaffirm our partnership and celebrate our shared commitment to doing justice together. As I conclude my time as ASJ-US Executive Director I have a great sense of hope and excitement for the future of ASJ. Transitions and big anniversaries inevitably lead to reflection. When I look back, I am struck by all the ways I have seen God’s hand at work in Honduras and through all of you and I am confident that He will remain faithful walking with ASJ in this great work of creating a more just society.

Blessings,

Jill Stoltzfus

ASJ-US Executive Director

¡Bendiciones!

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ASJ Supporting Students’ Learning in Honduras

By Elizabeth Hickel • April 29, 2025

Earlier this month, The Banner published a story written by Our Shared Ministr y by Karina Guevara and Elmer Salinas . The authors showcase the work that ASJ-Honduras is doing to help and support students in Honduras. Karina and Elmer tell the story of Genesis Garcia, an 8-year-old, whose family struggles to find consistent jobs. "Genesis Garcia Baquedano is 8 years old and lives with her older brother, Anderson, and their parents in Honduras. Her parents work hard to support their family. Genesis’s father is a painter who struggles to find consistent work, and her mother is a street vendor who spends long hours away from home." According to Karina and Elmer, although Genesis is a good student, she was struggling with reading, writing, and math. This is where the ASJ-Hondurans' program, Strong Communities , comes to be a blessing. "Through God’s grace, Genesis and her family were able to join the Strong Communities program facilitated by World Renew’s local partner, Association for a More Just Society (ASJ, because the Spanish translation is Asociación para una Sociedad más Justa). Through the program, Genesis attended academic support sessions, where she impressed her tutors with her perseverance and enthusiasm. Now, Genesis’s teachers praise the program for the significant progress Genesis has been making at school." We are blessed to be able to help kids like Genesis and her family to be able to achieve their dreams and goals. You can read the full story HERE and learn more about the ASJ-Honduras Strong communities program HERE