The Honduras Life Center is home to children who have been rescued from abuse, abandonment and neglect. They now have a loving family that points them to Jesus. We have witnessed lives transformed because of God’s restoration & healing power- you are a vital part of it all. In Honduras, your team will be given a greatest need project at the Life Center. Part of your trip costs goes into this project to continue making the life center a loving home built for life change. Projects will vary depending on the greatest needs but it can be anything from painting to cleaning to a construction project. Beyond the home, your family will partner directly with the local church on "Project Impact," an essential prayer and outreach program that delivers food, clean drinking water, and spiritual hope to marginalized communities. Furthermore, you will jointly participate in "Sidewalk Sunday School," our lively, mobile children’s ministry where your family can use games, music, skits, and a shared love for soccer to bring the gospel and much-needed fun to children in surrounding neighborhoods.

When: June 18 - 25th, 2026

Where: Pena Blanca, Honduras with Children’s Impact Network

Cost: of the trip, $2250, includes airfare, lodging, food, and Visa cost.

Who: Families with children 10 years of age and older

Travel Logistics: Families will likely fly from Charlotte to Miami and then on to San Pedro Sula (SAP), or into Palmerola International Airport (XPL) Honduras

Entry Requirements: A visa is not required for Honduras , but passports must be valid for at least six months from the return date.

Accommodations: Teams stay at the Hotel Las Glorias in Peña Blanca

• Day 1: Arrive in Honduras, Head to Las Glorias hotel, check-in, dinner, orientation, rest
• Day 2: Team devotions, breakfast, depart for home visits and food distributions, lunch, depart to meet our HLC kids, get ready for church service, dinner, depart for church service, team debrief, rest
• Day 3: Team devotions, breakfast, practice for Sidewalk Sunday school (SSS), depart for lunch, depart for SSS, dinner , team debrief, rest
• Day 4: Team devotions, breakfast, practice for Sidewalk Sunday school (SSS), depart for lunch, depart for SSS, family dinner at the HLC, team debrief, rest
• Day 5: Team Devotions, breakfast, serve projects, lunch, depart for water fun day with the HLC kids, (Optional: if team would like to chip in and purchase ice cream for the kids we can do this at this time!) dinner, team debrief, rest
• Day 6: Team devotions, breakfast, serve projects, lunch, depart for SSS, soccer & pizza with HLC kids, team debrief, rest
• Day 7: Team devotions, breakfast, serve projects, lunch, head to souvenir shop, head to El Dorao coffee shop, get ready for banquet, banquet, team debrief, rest
• Day 8: Head to the airport

Clothing & Gear

• Clothes that can be ruined or even left as donations. Families are encouraged to bring gently used clothing (jeans, jackets, pajamas), sheets, or children’s medications to bless the orphanage.
• Shorts must be knee-length (even for swimming). No spaghetti straps or low-cut tops.
• Church Clothes: Men need business casual (no shorts/t-shirts/flip-flops); women need dresses or skirts at least knee-length.
• rain Jacket
• comfortable tennis shoes
• shower shoes
• one somewhat nicer outfit for the banquet dinner
• towel (specifically for water day)
• work gloves
• ball cap
• sunblock
• high-DEET insect repellent
• hand Sanitizer
• probiotics

Documentation & Essentials

• Passport
• Driver's license, alternate photo ID, and health insurance card
• Bible, journal, and pen
• Watch, alarm, and flashlight
• Spending money
• Water bottle

Health & Personal Care

• Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
• Sunblock and insect repellent
• Probiotics, prescription medications, and any other necessary medicines
• Electrolyte packets
• Toiletries (Hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, travel-size shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, extra feminine products, lotion, glasses, extra contact solution, etc.)
• Pack extra snacks for the week.

Pack your carry-on as if you were to experience a delay in receiving your checked bag; include all essentials and medications just in case.

Weather: Honduras is very humid and tends to rain most evenings. Afternoon temperatures can reach into the low 90’s and in the evenings can be mid 70’s. However, make sure to always bring a jacket because every-once in a while there will be a strange weather drop and you always want to be prepared. A rain jacket is always a must.

Water Safety: Tap water is not safe to drink or use for brushing teeth. The hotel provides safe drinking water and two bottles per day for dental hygiene.

Connectivity: While you are serving in Honduras, it is important to prepare for limited connectivity and a break from your typical digital routine. You will not have consistent Wi-Fi throughout your trip, and while the hotel where the team stays does offer internet access, it is often spotty and cannot be relied upon for regular communication. Because of this, we ask that you notify your loved ones prior to your arrival in Honduras that you will be largely disconnected for the duration of the week. To keep your friends and family involved in your journey, encourage them to follow Children’s Impact Network on social media, where updates will be posted regularly so they can see the incredible work your team is doing and the lives being touched through your service.

Vaccines & Health Precautions: To ensure your health and safety while serving in Honduras, we recommend consulting your physician before travel to confirm you are physically fit for the trip and up to date on all routine and travel-specific vaccinations, including Tetanus, Hepatitis A and B, and Typhoid. Because we will be working in communities where health risks and exposure to parasites or diseases are unknown, maintaining strict hygiene is essential; please wash your hands thoroughly before and after every activity, avoid sharing food or drinks, and use insect repellent at all times to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses. By taking these personal precautions and seeking professional medical advice, you help mitigate the inherent health risks associated with international mission work in a tropical environment.

Money: Just about everything is covered during your stay in Honduras. However, you will want to bring spending money for a few things: Church offering, souvenirs, any extra snacks, anything you would like at the airports, etc. We do not need to exchange money, as everywhere we will go will accept US dollars. An amount of spending money to bring is a personal choice depending on how much you are hoping to bring back. To give an idea—a bag of Honduran roasted coffee is $5. This is a great gift that many people like to bring to their supporters, etc. Most people will choose to bring $50-$200 for trip spending money. The Honduran currency is known as “Lempiras.” The exchange rate is approximately 23 Lempiras to $1.

Giving Money: We ask that you refrain from handing out money for a few reasons. One, for your own safety. Two, everything we do is in partnership with a local church. Anytime you feel like you would like to bless someone, we ask that you would speak to a CIN staff member so that we can let you know the best way to go about this. We always want to make sure that we are coming alongside a community and church and partnering together to bring the message of Jesus to the people they are ministering to day in and day out.

Interaction with the children should always emphasize protecting their healing process.

• Use side hugs only; do not allow children to sit on laps or sleep on your chest.
• Never make promises like "I will come back to visit you," as broken promises can trigger past trauma for these children.
• Do not give gifts to specific individual children; instead, coordinate through staff to bless the entire group.

During the family dinner, and also the soccer night, it is always a good idea to bring some fun activities to do with the kids! People have brought slime to make outside, bean-boozle challenges, worship or game nights, simple crafts and more! As a team, you are welcome to think of a fun and simple activity you can bring to show or teach the kids. This is always a blast and a fun way to make a fun memory together! If you are unsure if an idea will be possible, please reach out to your team leader who can check with the mission team coordinator.

In Honduras, your team will be given a greatest need project at the Life Center. Part of your trip costs goes into this project to continue making the life center a loving home built for life change. Projects will vary depending on the greatest needs but it can be anything from painting to cleaning to a construction project. You will know your exact project closer to the time of your trip, but please plan to bring clothes you do not mind ruining and good work gloves.