History

Dr. Bob Walsh founded AJC Children’s Foundation in 1996, and in partnership with Alexander Valentin, the founder of Acción Humana in Hamburg, Germany, began supporting children in Honduras. Their efforts began with the establishment of a children’s home in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, in collaboration with a local church. However, the partnership faced challenges due to mismanagement of the provided funds, leading to its dissolution. The foundation then relocated to San Francisco de Yojoa in the mountains, where the community generously donated 2 ½ acres of land to build a new home for at-risk children.

Fundraising for the construction of Fundación AHLE began in 2001, resulting in the creation of a non-denominational campus that included dormitories, a computer school, sports fields, and a mechanical workshop. Over time, the children thrived academically, with the first six students graduating from high school and securing jobs in hospitality and engineering. In 2008, a transitional home—now known as the Higher Education House (Casa Mercedes)—was purchased for boys. Funds were also raised to establish an organic food garden and chicken coop, marking the launch of the foundation’s Agricultural Program.

In 2015, the Higher Education Program was initiated, with two boys attending university and four enrolled in technical schools for electrical careers. A girls' higher education program was also introduced, and a house, Casa Victoria, was purchased near San Pedro Sula to accommodate the girls. Additionally, funds were raised to build a medical facility that serves as both an infirmary and a clinic for volunteer medical practitioners.

The Agricultural Program continued to expand with the acquisition of additional land. By 2025, "The Experimental Farm" became self-sustaining, operating off the grid with solar panels powering its irrigation system and an onsite well.

Together with our sister foundation, Acción Humana in Germany, which helps provide financial support, we continue to offer disadvantaged children in Honduras a path to a brighter future.