Canchias, Honduras

This project was completed in 2011.…

Through the resources of the NGO, Heart to Honduras purchased and made available 110 acres of land for the people of Canchias and surrounding communities to use as agricultural and dairy land. Unfortunately, because the region is so mountainous, this land is only accessible by crossing the Yure River. While a footbridge was present, it was unstable for the farmers who have to carry heavy loads and dangerous for children carrying the free dairy products back to their schools.

In addition, while the river could be forded during the six month long dry season and a few months out of the rainy season, crossing through the river often caused expensive damage to the underside of wheeled vehicles and was dangerous for fully loaded beasts of burden.

In 2009 the community of Canchias requested the assistance of EWB to work with them to design and build and 120’ vehicle bridge over the Yure River to access what was known as “The Promised Land”, for its economic opportunity.

In 2012 the bridge was completed, and its use was estimated to be capable of directly effect 686 people living in the community.