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Equipping Women.

transforming Honduras.

We empower young women from rural Honduras through education, leadership training, and faith-centered community.

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our mission
CORE VALUES
OUR FAITH
OUR APPROACH
THE LEADERSHIP CENTER
OUR TEAM

our mission

We develop a new generation of ethical women leaders who drive positive change by providing exceptional academic education, leadership training, support for alumnae, and community development experiences.

Our vision

We envision ethical women using their hearts, minds, and voices to lead positive change throughout Honduras. 

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Core Values

We honor these values at all levels of the organization with the purpose of graduating women with strong hearts, strong minds, and strong voices who hold a renewed sense of power and many options for their future.

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  • We foster confidence, resilience & perseverance.

  • We inspire growth & transformation.

  • We build a faith-based community that is safe, diverse, & inclusive.

  • We practice personal initiative & leadership.

  • We act with courage & integrity.

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Our Faith Based Identity

Leadership Mission International is a faith-based organization rooted in the love and example of Jesus Christ. Our faith shapes how we serve: with dignity, humility, compassion, and a commitment to the equal worth of every person.

As a Christ-centered community, LMI seeks to nurture spiritual growth through Bible studies, worship, prayer, and service. While participation in faith-based activities is voluntary, we are committed to creating a welcoming environment where every person is valued,cared for and respected.

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lMI’S Approach

Education & Training

Graduates see income increase by about 3×

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Agriculture & Food Systems

Students learn sustainable, climate-smart farming.

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Ethics & Empowerment

Women lead with strong voices and ethical leadership.

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A PLACE DESIGNED FOR GROWTH

The Leadership Center

A 200-acre residential campus where students live, learn, lead, and grow together.

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the people behind the mission

Our Staff

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Our board

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Our Partners

  • World Vision logo with text and orange star graphic in the corner.
  • Colorful logo spelling 'Honduras' with the words 'UrbanPromise' above and a green handprint to the right.
  • Logo of M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust with teal emblem and dark blue text.
  • VITAL VOICES logo with a stylized globe and the words 'VITAL VOICES' and 'GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP' on a teal background.
  • Logo of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations with FAO abbreviation and a circular emblem featuring a fork, wheat, and the words 'FIAT PANIS'.
  • International Community Foundation logo
  • Logo of the Universidad Nacional de Agricultura with the letters 'UNAG' in blue, yellow, green, and dark blue, and a white leaf inside the letter 'A'.
  • Logo of Serve Hope International featuring a stylized plant and the organization's name.
  • Rotary International logo with the word "Rotary" in blue and a yellow gear emblem with the words "Rotary International" written around the gear.
  • A colorful logo for Honduras Child Alliance featuring three children holding hands in front of a palm tree, sun, and waves, with the text "Honduras Child Alliance" below.
  • Colorful text reading 'CHESAPEAKE', with a stack of books forming the letter 'A' and heart-shaped flames above.
  • Silhouette of a person riding a bicycle against a sunset sky with clouds.
  • Global Brigades logo with a globe icon and text in black and blue
  • A stylized logo featuring a mountain scene with a blue sky, green mountains, and a white and yellow flame in the center.
  • Logo for El Hondureño Ayudante with a stylized figure and arching lines above, on a blue background.
  • Cross International logo featuring a stylized person and the text 'cross international'
  • The word "CEO" written in orange outlined letters on a black background.
  • School emblem with a green background, a yellow sunburst, and a red cross above an white open book with the words "DIOS", "ESTUDIO", and "TRABAJO". A white arrow pointing right is to the right of the emblem.
  • Logo with a house emitting light, two smiling children’s faces beneath, and text 'Casa de Luz Fundación'