When Martha learned that Hurricane Eta was about to hit Honduras in early November 2020, she prayed that her house would be spared. As firefighters escorted the single mother and her son to the safety of a shelter, she continued to pray. When Martha and her son returned home, they were relieved to discover that the nearby river had not overflown its banks and their home was still standing.

Less than two weeks later, Hurricane Iota tore through Honduras, and this time the river did overflow. Some of Martha’s belongings were washed away, but her house once again remained intact. Martha reflects, “That was enough to thank God for, by praying and lighting candles in order to honour Him.”

Faith in the Midst of Loss

Although their home stood firm, Martha and her son were left without food. Even before the hurricanes, Martha struggled to make ends meet. She earned what she could by washing clothes for neighbours, but as COVID‑19 restrictions increased, that work disappeared. With no income and no food, Martha again turned to God in prayer.

“One day, to our surprise, the leader of the community called us asking for our information because [World Renew and their partners] would help us,” Martha says. “It was a great blessing to receive the food that they gave us… God’s grace is always with us.”

Leopoldo, a 55‑year‑old Nicaraguan farmer and community leader, also endured heavy losses during the two hurricanes. Yet his faith remains steadfast. “Trusting in God, we are going to work to recover our crops,” he says. “We had many losses, but we have to work with God’s help.”

Walking Together Toward Recovery

For families like Martha’s and Leopoldo’s, support came through global compassion and local partnership. Working alongside trusted community partners in Honduras and Nicaragua, World Renew responded to urgent needs in the aftermath of the storms—providing food, hygiene supplies, emergency shelter materials, and tools for recovery.

In Honduras, thousands of people received emergency food and hygiene supplies, while farmers were supported with seeds and agricultural inputs to begin rebuilding their livelihoods. In both Honduras and Nicaragua, communities also gained access to health education, primary healthcare support, and materials needed to restore homes and safely store food and water.

Leopoldo shares his community’s gratitude: “For your faithful support in these ongoing efforts, we thank you. We are determined and trusting in God… Thank you for coming here to bring us food.”

As floodwaters receded and the winds fell silent, the work shifted from survival to rebuilding. Together with local partners, World Renew continues to walk alongside communities as they strengthen food security, restore livelihoods, and move toward long‑term resilience.

Betty, a Nicaraguan farmer whose home and crops were damaged, looks ahead with hope. “They taught us how to get ahead despite the difficulties,” she says. “This has helped me move forward, to establish crops for food security.” She adds one heartfelt request: “I would like you to pray that what we sow produces a lot, [that we] recover the crops, so that we can ensure food for our family.”