We help girls stay in school
We are a women-led grassroots organization working directly in Honduras to help girls at risk of dropping out stay in school.
Why it matters
In Honduras, thousands of girls leave school every year due to poverty, household responsibilities, and lack of access to basic resources.
301,100 girls in Honduras are currently out of school
By secondary school age, more than 40% of girls are no longer enrolled, and by upper secondary, that number rises above 50%.
Over 1 million children ages 3–17 are not attending school nationwide.
How We Do It
We provide essential resources: Every year, we provide girls with school uniforms, backpacks and school supplies, as well as year-round access to sanitary pads, thereby removing everyday barriers to education.
We boost self-confidence beyond the classroom. Every year, we run four to six transformative workshops focusing on art, creative expression, sport and emotional wellbeing to help girls stay motivated and engaged at school.
We work with families and schools: We collaborate with teachers, school leaders, parents and the girls themselves to ensure consistent support throughout the school year.
We support the path forward: Through strategic partnerships, we support girls as they transition into secondary and higher education.
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In partnership with Colectivo La Ele Ele, we run a series of writing workshops through the project “Girls that Write / Ser Niña”. Girls experience the full editorial process: conceptualization, creative writing, illustration, and handmade book production. Each edition ends with a collective book where the girls become authors of their own stories.
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We take the girls beyond the classroom to emblematic places like La Tigra and El Picacho, where they plan traditional games and activities themselves. Mothers are invited too, reinforcing family and community bonds.
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Hands-on workshops where girls learn to repurpose materials and care for the environment, building ecological awareness from an early age.
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Creative spaces with muralism, theater, painting, and drawing that help girls express themselves, heal, and discover their artistic talents.
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We promote health, discipline, and teamwork through sports such as taekwondo and the launch of an all-girls soccer team in 2025.
At Niña, we believe education goes beyond the classroom.
IMPACT
🚸 1 in 2 students dropped out during the pandemic; Niña works to reverse that.
💜 Each additional year of schooling increases a girl’s future earnings by 10–20%.
👩👧 Secondary education cuts teenage pregnancy rates by over 50%.
One girl in school for one year creates ripple effects that last generations.
Our team
We were once girls with access to education. Today we are women committed to ensuring the same opportunity for others.
Martha María Salgado Ochoa – Co-founder, Finance Director | Education Specialist
Elibety Padilla Miralda – Vice President
Maryoriet R. Salgado – Co-founder | Communications Director & Partnerships
Victoria Mendoza – Co-founder | Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
Abril Ochoa – Co-founder | Processes & Procurement Specialist
Emma Velásquez – Volunteer | Social Media Management
Get Involved
Make a one- time , monthly or yearly donation.
One Donation = One Girl in School for a Year
With a €350 donation, you help keep one girl in school for a full year — providing essential resources, access to workshops, and ongoing support.
A small commitment. A life-changing difference.
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
info@ninahn.org
Phone
(504) 99704620