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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Can I drink this water?
The Habitat staff works hard before you arrive to insure that ALL food or drink that you are served during your time of service is prepared with purified water and is safe to consume. This includes any ice serviced with your drinks.
Do I need to take malaria pills?
Habitat is not able to give medical advice, but strongly encourages you to consult your family physician and/or the Center for Disease Control before traveling to Honduras.
Are Honduran doctors safe and reliable?
There are well trained and experienced physicians nearby all work sites. There are also very modern, private clinics available in all the larger cities.
Why are some parts of Honduras so Westernized?
Honduras is a continuously developing country. As more foreign companies invest in the country's economy, more Western businesses (such as fast food chains and retail stores) become available. However, the development is not uniform throughout the country and lags behind in more rural areas; much like in your own country. This creates a sharp contrast between the modern larger cities with large shopping centers and well paved roads, and the smaller more isolated rural communities that lack the same kind of infrastructure and public services available in the cities.
Did the affiliate receive the donation we sent?
The structure of Habitat Honduras is different than that of the U.S. or Canada. Local affiliates are not setup as independent organizations, but rather as regional branches of the centralized National office. Therefore, all cash funds are handled by the National office and then later distributed to the affiliates after building goals are met. Direct donations to the affiliates can be made in the form of logistical supplies (tools, cameras, computers), but all cash donations must go through the National office first. If you have specific questions about donations, feel free to contact Gaby Chavez at the National office.
Does it rain during the rainy season?
The rainy season runs late June - December, with the later months being the peak of the season, and is called so because it does rain more frequently during that time. Because of the mountainous nature of Honduras and the wide variety of climates that creates, different parts of the country receive different amounts of rainfall. Habitat tries to avoid sending work groups to certain sites during this time of the year to insure safety and maximize work time. However, expect at least an afternoon shower at the work site if traveling during rainy season. |
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