About Canaan Foundation
Our Mission
To bring hope, inclusion, and opportunity to children with special needs and underserved communities in Honduras, the USA, and wherever there is need through sustainable community development initiatives.
Our Vision
To build a future where every child, regardless of ability or circumstance, is seen, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. strengthening communities through love, service, and sustainable impact, with the goal of expanding our reach to other countries in need.
Volunteer Opportunities
You can help by donating new or lightly used clothes and shoes, personal items, or funds to ship donations, cover therapy costs, or provide essentials for the children.
If you have experience with special needs, we welcome your volunteer support. And if you feel led, please pray for guidance and provision.
Every act of kindness matters.
Our Team
Diana is the CEO, a Co-Founder, and the Vice President of the nonprofit. She has over 14 years of experience as a mission trip coordinator, project manager, and founder of schools and nonprofit initiatives. She is also a former nurse and teacher who has collaborated with churches as well as various national and international nonprofits and ministries, dedicating her life to service and community impact.
Neal is a Co-Founder and official incorporator of the Canaan Foundation. With a background in kinesiology and experience working with children with special needs, he brings both professional expertise and a compassionate, altruistic approach. His dedication to serving others and his willingness to help make him an integral part of the foundation’s mission.
Leonel Berreondo is the Secretary of the Canaan Foundation. He is the proud father of a 9-year-old girl with autism who currently attends Canaan Christian Academy in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, under the inclusion program. Committed to making a meaningful impact, he has volunteered to support the Foundation in achieving its goals and improving the lives of all the children in the program, as well as those who will benefit from future projects.
Ofelia Mejía is the Treasurer of Canaan Foundation. She is the mother of a 9-year-old child with autism who currently attends Canaan Christian Academy in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, under the inclusion program. Inspired by the organization’s vision, she has embraced the mission to help create better opportunities for our little ones and to raise awareness and empathy for them—and for anyone in need of support.
Rosa Lopez is the founder and president of the Canaan Foundation in Honduras. An initiative that emerged from her visionary work as the founder and current general director of Canaan Christian Academy, a prestigious bilingual private school in San Pedro Sula. With 17 years of experience as a teacher and nearly 20 years of leadership in education, Rosa is also recognized as a respected and exemplary figure in her community.
The foundation’s mission was born out of an inclusion program she developed at the Academy to support children with unique developmental profiles, particularly those diagnosed with autism. She has been a passionate advocate for inclusive education, promoting comprehensive teacher training to ensure that educators are not only dedicated to their profession but also equipped to meet the diverse needs of children with special needs.
Rosa actively supports families in their search for inclusive, nurturing learning environments where their children are accepted, respected, and free from discrimination.
Her dream is to create a fully equipped educational, therapeutic, and physical environment where autistic and neurotypical children can learn and thrive together—demonstrating that true inclusion is not only possible, but transformative when built on a foundation of empathy, kindness, and community.