Association for a Just Society (AJS)
We strive to be brave Christians, dedicated to doing justice in Honduras and to inspiring others around the world to seek justice in their own contexts.
Our work for justice in Honduras first began in 1998 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, when a group of Honduran and North American friends developed a vision for justice. After years of working in community development, our founders realized that their initiatives were failing to have a lasting impact. Too many laws, policies, and systems in Honduras did not respect the needs and rights of the poor.
If social change was going to be possible in Honduras, our founders realized that we need to be working for justice. It was out of this vision that La Asociación Para Una Sociedad Más Justa, known as ASJ in Spanish, was born.
Focus Areas
Security: We make peace possible at both the community and national level by walking alongside victims of violence and advocating for national reforms.
Transparency: We research and report acts of corruption, while pushing for transparency and open access to information.
Systemic Reform: We provide technical support and accountability to government systems work so that all Hondurans have access to basic services like health and education.
Strong Communities: We invest in vulnerable communities to equip Honduran youth and families to build stronger futures and stronger communities.
Around the World: We share our experience in Honduras with justice seekers around the world, inspiring them to work for justice in their own contexts.
