Frequently Asked Questions

Many children in Honduras lack access to specialized cardiac care due to limited facilities and trained professionals, making treatable conditions life-threatening.

We welcome medical professionals, as well as individuals who can assist with fundraising, administration, and advocacy efforts.

Surgeries are performed in partner hospitals in Honduras, or in some cases, patients are transported to the United States for specialized care.

We focus on congenital heart defects (CHD), which are structural problems present at birth and often require surgical intervention.

We need pediatric cardiologists, surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other specialized professionals to support our Honduras mission trips.

Your contributions directly help fund surgeries that give children a second chance at life - often correcting conditions with a single procedure. The vast majority of every dollar donated goes directly toward surgical costs, medical supplies, and transporting children to specialized facilities in the U.S. or Honduras.

Our teams travel to Honduras to perform surgeries, provide treatment, and train local healthcare professionals to improve long-term care.

Helping Hands for Honduras provides life-saving cardiac care to children in Honduras with congenital heart defects through medical mission trips, partnerships, and access to specialized surgeries.

Yes. Helping Hands for Honduras, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. You will receive a tax receipt via email or mail for your records.

Safety is our top priority. We work with established local partners and hospitals and stay in secure accommodations. We monitor travel advisories closely and provide all team members with safety briefings prior to departure.

Yes, Helping Hands for Honduras, Inc. is a fully registered, tax-exempt charitable organization. We operate under the direction of a dedicated Board of Directors to ensure absolute transparency and that every dollar maximizes our impact on children's health in Honduras.

On average, we aim to help around 150 children and young adults annually through surgeries and medical support programs.

Our medical missions typically last between 7 to 10 days. This includes travel time, patient screenings, surgical days, and post-operative monitoring before the team departs.

You can organize fundraisers, share our mission, or connect us with potential partners to expand our reach.

We take a dual approach to pediatric cardiovascular care. Originally, we focused on sponsoring and sending Honduran children to the United States for corrective open-heart surgeries. Today, our mission has expanded to bringing expert surgery teams directly to Honduras to treat patients locally and train Honduran medical professionals in specialized cardiac care.

You can apply through our website or contact us directly to learn about current opportunities and mission trip availability.

We offer various partnership levels, from event sponsorship to equipment grants. Corporate partners are featured in our newsletters and annual reports. Please reach out to our Board of Directors via the Contact page to discuss a partnership.

Follow our website and social media channels for updates, mission trip news, and patient success stories!

You can reach our United States office at 757-431-8522 or our Honduras office at +504 9970 7890. You can also email us anytime at hhh.mah@gmail.com with questions regarding donations, media inquiries, or volunteer opportunities.

Patients are identified through local hospitals and evaluated based on medical need and the ability to benefit from surgical intervention.

Donations fund life-saving surgeries, transportation for patients, medical supplies, and mission trip expenses to ensure children receive proper care.

Yes, volunteers are generally responsible for their own airfare and personal expenses. We often coordinate group lodging and local transportation to ensure the safety and cohesion of the medical team during the mission.

No. Non-medical volunteers play a vital role through fundraising, event coordination, and spreading awareness of our Honduras mission trips.

While all donations go into a general fund to ensure every child in our program receives care, you can make a "tribute gift" in honor of a specific mission or cause. Contact us if you are interested in major gift opportunities for specific surgical cases.

Absolutely! Donated medical and surgical supplies are critical to supporting our mission and improving patient outcomes. Certain medical supplies and equipment must meet current safety standards and are relevant to cardiac care. Please contact us with a list of items before shipping to ensure we can put them to immediate use.

Most heart defects can be repaired with a single surgery or a series of interventions, allowing children to lead healthy, active lives. Our goal is to provide these life-changing procedures for free.

Yes! Corporate sponsorships and partnerships help fund surgeries and expand our impact globally.