Youth are trapped in a relentless and vicious cycle of adversity.
Incarcerated youth in Central America see little hope for their future. They often find themselves imprisoned for crimes they’ve been groomed or coerced to commit. Life behind bars is bleak, and their options after release are limited: return to a life of crime, face an early death, or attempt to flee the country.
Without an education, job opportunities, and someone to believe in them, they are vulnerable to exploitation and reincarceration.
After a lifetime of severe adversities, they can’t envision an alternative future.
And when their holistic needs go unmet, this cycle of generational trauma and brokenness repeats.
We believe every youth has a future worth fighting for.
Counteract International is the only faith-driven organization that takes a holistic approach to equipping incarcerated and released youth to achieve life turnarounds across El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Our Work
Holistic Care. Faith Driven. Transformed Lives.
Thanks to your support, we have gone behind bars to serve vulnerable youth in Central America since 2000.
See Life Transformation
As youth embrace their inherent value and dignity, the trajectory of their life changes—healing families, restoring communities, and impacting generations to come. With your support, they can choose a different future.
Together, we can build hope-filled futures
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Your gifts makes tangible, positive change for those most in need of hope and support.
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Give vulnerable youth the life-changing gift of an education.
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Support local teachers who provide holistic services to incarcerated youth every day.