Market days have been an important part of many communities, providing a place for locals to buy and sell goods, socialize, and support local businesses. Unfortunately, in many parts of Choloma, organizing a market day is difficult and would require paying a war tax to the local gang. Not so in Ciudad Morazán! Here marketRead More »

Cities in Honduras tend to be heavy on concrete and light on greenery. Ciudad Morazán has worked hard to change this norm by placing a strong emphasis on creating green space. The most prominent green space in Ciudad Morazán is Central Park. Its ancient trees, manicured lawns, beautiful walkway, and imported picnic tables have madeRead More »

Despite the political uncertainty surrounding the fate of ZEDEs, Hondurans still see Morazán as an opportunity to better their lives. That’s why residents continue to move in and businesses continue to form. This article is about an example of a recently started enterprise, Tienda Juliette. Tienda Juliette (TJ) is a family-run pulpería or minimarket. TheRead More »