G.R.E.A.T. Graduation in Danli, May 2013

G.R.E.A.T. GRADUATION
DANLI, EL PARAÍSO
HONDURAS
May 16, 2013
Danli is located in the western Honduran
department of El Paraíso, approximately 92
kilometers from Tegucigalpa. El Paraíso is
known for its production of corn, tobacco, and
cigars.
Just like many of the big cities of Honduras,
Danli is plagued by MS-13 and 18th Street
gang activities and complex violent acts—
including extortion, kidnapping, drug
trafficking, car theft, and contract murders.
Therefore, the Gang Resistance Education
And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program,
sponsored by the U.S. Embassy—
administered by the International Narcotics
and Law Enforcement Affairs Section and
police instructors—is an alternative that helps
prevent kids from joining gangs.
On May 16, 2013, in the Instituto Departamental de Oriente (I.D.O.), an
environment of happiness and festivity was everywhere because of the Gang
Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) graduation held for 873 students
from five schools:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Instituto Cosme García C.
Escuela Gabriela Mistral
Escuela Luis Gamero
Escuela Adventista Maranatha
Centro de Educación Básico Francisco
Morazán
The students also received basketballs, soccer balls, and stocked pencil bags as
graduation gifts.
The kids demonstrated their gratitude with many artistic acts, including folkloric
dance, modern dances, and mime acts.