Before VHC launched its Remote Village Project in 2006, women in the rural communities we now serve often faced a long, difficult journey—often walking for hours just to reach prenatal care.

In the 25 years since VHC Medical Brigade began, our team and impact have grown tremendously. Yet, our core mission—improving health and fostering development for Hondurans—remains unchanged.

In response to the urgent healthcare needs of pregnant mothers and their babies, VHC Medical Brigade has taken a significant step forward—hiring a part-time doctor to provide specialized care in our rural clinics.

As the summer heat sets in and school break continues in the US, the rainy season and the school year are both well underway in Honduras. In Honduras, our essential programs continue to expand and strengthen support for rural communities, and our school lunch program is making a real difference.

At VHC Medical Brigade, we understand that delivering aid to hard-to-reach areas requires more than just goodwill; it requires a deep understanding of the actual needs and the impact of our efforts.

We're making strides in building local medical capacity in Honduras, particularly in the Comayagua region. With the collaboration of first responders, local hospital staff, and doctors from the National University, we've pinpointed critical areas of need in specialized training and equipment.

Our rural health program has traditionally catered to a significant number of women and children, who make up about two-thirds of our clinic visitors. This year, we've significantly enhanced our focus on women's health services.

It was very early in the morning and I was ready to begin an incredible trip up the mountains with Nelson. I've visited mountains throughout my life, loving the views and how colorful everything looks from up there, but what I saw up in the villages with Nelson has been one of the best views I’ve ever seen.

On the 14th of October, 115 Brigade supporters gathered in Northern Virginia to celebrate the remarkable contributions of Dr. Byer from his founding of the VHC Medical Brigade through his decades of compassionate service to the people of Honduras. All of our amazing guests together transformed the evening into something incredibly special for the Byer family.

In early 2023, the VHC Medical Brigade team welcomed a valuable new member, Ivett Ramírez, as our Monitoring and Evaluation Program Officer. Ivett hit the ground running with an ambitious inaugural project – conducting our first annual rural needs assessment in the regions of Comayagua and La Paz.