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The Organization supports nutrition centers and educational assistance to children in Latin America and the United States

SALUD HONDU SUPPORTS AN ON-GOING MEDICAL CLINIC, CLINICA DE SANTA MARIA, IN REITOCA, HONDURAS, AS WELL AS A NEW PHARMACY AND IMMEDIATE CARE CENTER IN CURAREN, HONDURAS. OUR STAFF INCLUDES TWO PHYSICIANS, A NURSE, A PHARMACIST AND PHARMACY ASSISTANT, A CLINICAL LABORATORY DIRECTOR, A PATIENT TRANSPORTATION DRIVER, AND A FACILTY CARETAKER. OVER 600 PATIENTS ARE SEEN MONTHLY, MANY ARE CHILDREN. THESE CLINICS SERVE NOT LONLY THE TOWNS OF REITOCA AND CURAREN, BUT ALSO SERVE VILLAGES FROM OUTLYING AND REMOTE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES.

Founded in 1921, Soroptimist International of the Americas is an international organization for business and professional women who provide volunteer service to their communities. About 45,000 Soroptimists in 20 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based and international projects benefiting women and girls. Soroptimist International of the Americas is part of Soroptimist International, which comprises almost 95,000 members in about 120 countries.