It is a non-governmental organization (NGO) providing shelter, food, immediate crisis care, and an array of other services to homeless and runaway youth.
Casa Alianza was founded in Latin America in 1981 in response to the rampant human rights abuses taking place throughout the region.
[17] In 2007, on 19 September, Casa Alianza in Guatemala received the Reina Sofia Award for its drug addiction program serving street children.
[20] The Honduras branch of Casa Alianza, much like the others through Latin America, focuses on services ranging from street outreach to residential care to family reintegration and preparation for independent life.
[21] Casa Alianza Honduras is perhaps best known for its continual push to bring to light the extrajudicial killings of children and young people.
[22] In addition, the 2008 Human Rights Report published by the U.S. Department of State cites Casa Alianza as providing nearly half of all beds available for displaced and homeless youth in the country.
Both Violeta Chamorro and Arnoldo Aleman publicly expressed support for bringing Casa Alianza to Nicaragua,[28] and ultimately Covenant House moved for its foundation.
[15] Casa Alianza Nicaragua participated in the 2010 Street Child World Cup in Durban, South Africa, placing in a tie for 3rd with the United Kingdom.