El Trapiche, Choluteca, Honduras
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General Information
| Population* | 368 |
| Number of homes | 85 |
| Avg # of people per home | 5 |
| Number and % of children | 150 children (40% of total population) |
| Primary Occupations |
Agriculture - coffee, corn and beans |
| Water System | Yes |
| Community Bank |
Yes |
| % of Homes with Latrines |
65% |
| Electricity | No |
| Corresponding Health Center | CESAR-Cesar Augusto Martinez, roughly about 5-25 minutes away |
| Common Illnesses |
Common cold, diarrhea, dengue |
| School Access & Distance | up to 9th grade in community, 5-25 minutes walking |
| Municipality | Choluteca |
| Department | Choluteca |
| GPS | Not available |
| Distance from compounds | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Road conditions |
Fair |
* Population does not reflect how many patients will be seen on medical
brigades as many people from surrounding communities come seeking
Medical Brigades medical attention.
Top Three Needs Expressed
The top needs expressed by the key community members are that the water system is in need of repairs, the main road is not in good condition, and there is no electricity.
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Currently, El Trapiche has one school, Centro Basico Francisco Morazan. The school has 6 teachers, 320 students total (from kindergarten through 6th grade) and 7 classrooms. The school is located in the heart of the community. Most students walk around 5-25 minutes to get to there.
El Trapiche has a gravity-fed water system that was built by personnel from the United States' Peace Corps. It has been the main source of water for 36 years. Presently, 90% of the homes are connected to the system. Unfortunately, not all those who receive water are taking the necessary pre-cautions before drinking the water (i.e. chlorination tablets, etc).
Similar to the school, the health center is located in the center of the community. It takes between 5-45 minutes for inhabitants to reach the health center. The most commonly reported illnesses are: Diarrhea, Dengue, Skin Infections, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal problems, and High Blood Pressure.
The community of El Trapiche currently benefits from having 2 community banks: Nuevo Esfuerzo and Nueva Luz. The main fountains of income come from traditional agriculture. Unfortunately, community members do not have access to credit and there are no micro-enterprises.
Some noted observations from the community include the following:
Access to the main road is through a dirt road, there is a water council present, a women's organziation and there is plenty of space for brigades.
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Other organizations working in this community include: Caritas de Honduras
Last Updated: January 31, 2014