Dominican Republic

ENDING POVERTY TOGETHER

ABOUT US
We have worked since 1971 to serve the most vulnerable people on earth through purposeful relief and development. Our methodology is informed by our Christian beliefs that every person has intrinsic value and that it is our responsibility to advocate for the poor and the marginalized.
GIVE
We believe that when communities are trained and equipped to care for their most vulnerable, the entire community is lifted and poverty can be overcome. We serve communities through life-changing resources such as clean water, medical aid, food, equal educational opportunities to girls and boys, vocational training and empowerment in the midst of unimaginable hardships.
PARTNERSHIPS
The world is hungry, but the emptiness goes far beyond the table. The need is physical and spiritual. People hunger for opportunity, starve for resources, and have been stripped of value. These injustices keep us up at night.
NEWS & STORIES
FH has been serving those who are living through unimaginable hardships for fifty years and today, FH works in more than 20 countries around the world providing life-changing resources such as clean water, medical aid, food, education, vocational training, spiritual development and hope.
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We鈥檙e praising God for your willingness to answer the call and serve a child whom you鈥檝e never even met. Your generosity means another child can grow up healthy and educated. We believe that when we equip a community to care for its most vulnerable members, we can serve everyone and see poverty eliminated.

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COUNTRIES

The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean nation that shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti. Though known for its pristine beaches, all-inclusive resorts and golfing, it has a varied terrain comprised of rainforest, savannah and highlands, including Pico Duarte, the Caribbean鈥檚 tallest mountain.听The Dominican Republic has the largest economy in the Caribbean and Central American region. Though long known for agriculture and mining, the economy is now dominated by services.听Recent growth has been driven by construction, manufacturing and tourism.

COUNTRY FACTS:

Capital: Santo Domingo
Population: 10.77 million
Language: Spanish
Baseball is the national sport and is enjoyed as a family activity. More than 500 baseball players in the MLB have hailed from the听DR.

Our History in Dominican Republic

In 1979, Food for the BOB半岛 (FH) provided relief assistance to survivors of Hurricane David and Tropical Storm Federico. Soon after, a field office was established in the capital city of Santo Domingo to reach vulnerable communities in the western and central regions of the country with humanitarian assistance and child development programming, making this one of the first and longest-running field offices within FH. Since then, FH has focused efforts on community development including livelihoods, health and education.

Stories From Dominican Republic

Child Sponsorship Opens Doors to a Better Future for Families

Through their partnership with Food for the BOB半岛 (FH), Child Sponsorship transforms the lives of children and opens doors to a better future for their families. Dulce (30 years) is a mother of four 鈥� Gregory (18 years), Scarlet (15 years), Steisy (8 years), and Jes煤s (7 years).听Gregory and Scarlet

The Life-Changing Power of Savings Groups: Yendeli’s Story on Strengthening Her Community

A community in the Dominican Republic has learned a tool with the power to make a positive impact in the lives of many. At the heart of this change is Yendeli, a young mother of four in El Cercadillo. With the help of donor-supported FH training modules through Strengthen Communities,

Key Challenges

27% of the population still doesn鈥檛 have safe sanitation services | 28% of children under 5 suffer from anemia | Around 40% of Dominicans live in poverty