"How container loads of crutches, wheelchairs, and hospital beds have been uniting Pittsfield and Honduras for almost 50 years: the story of Berkshire Amistad"

Recently, WAMC Northeast Public Radio published a feature highlighting nearly 50 years of humanitarian work by Berkshire Amistad in Honduras. The article describes how, through shipments of donated items such as crutches, wheelchairs, and hospital beds, the organization has served as a bridge between the community of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and various Honduran localities, particularly Guaimaca and Intibucá, contributing to the well-being of individuals and clinics in need of essential medical equipment. The story also explores the origins of this work, including the early involvement of volunteer Eddie O’Toole following his experience in the Peace Corps, and how the initiative has grown over the years through the direct importation of shipping containers carrying vital aid to Honduras.

In addition to reading the article, visitors to the WAMC website can listen to an exclusive audio interview about this project, which offers deeper insight into the motivations, challenges, and achievements of Berkshire Amistad.