Located 25 miles southeast of Tegucigalpa, the capital city, El Zamarano is the home of Jovenes en Camino, which opened its first dorm in 2002. Initially home to 32 boys in one residence building, the 8.8 acre campus has grown significantly and now includes three residence buildings, dining hall, library, carpentry shop, farm, offices, guest house, and space for recreation and future growth. The boys who live at Jovenes are either orphans, have been rescued from extremely abusive situations, or have been forced into the streets by parents who are unable or unwilling to provide for them.

Jovenes has a medical clinic on site at the home that serves both the boys and the community, and even houses a pharmacy that was designed in consultation with faculty from Belmont and Lipscomb colleges of pharmacy. Belmont has sent several medical mission teams to help the communities around the home. I am proud to serve as a board member for Jovenes and support the great work they are doing raising around 50 boys in a loving environment.