Two Jesuit organizations in Honduras, Radio Progreso and ERIC (Reflection, Investigation and Communications Team), accompany the people of Honduras and provide education to strengthen human rights and promote economic, social and political alternatives for the well-being of marginalized communities.

These activities take place in the context of widespread poverty, inequality and corruption in Honduras, where journalists and human rights and environmental activists face violent opposition and frequent death threats for their work. In recent years, a number of journalists and activists have been murdered, including several from Radio Progreso.

Its latest project, Accompanying Community Actions in the Struggle for Justice and Social Equity, aims to continue efforts that contribute to the kind of social change that ERIC and Radio Progreso advocate. Specifically, it works to strengthen the capacity and solidarity of several groups in Honduras. These include the Network of Journalists, the Network of Community Radio Stations, and a number of grassroots, Garifuna, and indigenous organizations. The project will support community partners in their advocacy on issues such as defense of territories, natural resources, human rights, and food sovereignty.

ERIC/Radio Progreso Director: German Ramon Rosa Borjas, SJ

Visit the Radio Progreso website at http://radioprogresohn.net. Please note that visiting this website is an important way to protect the radio staff - expanding the radio's audience is their best defense against harassment and direct attacks.