Dominican Republic
Expanding our proven model to new communities while adapting to local contexts and building partnerships with Caribbean organizations
Our Work in Dominican Republic
Adapting Our Model to Caribbean Communities
Building on our experience in Nicaragua, we expanded to the Dominican Republic in 2018 to refine and deploy our community-led development model in a new cultural and geographic context.
Our work here focuses on building strong partnerships with local organizations and adapting our health, housing, and youth programs to meet the specific needs of Caribbean communities.
This expansion allows us to learn from new partners, strengthen our overall approach, and create opportunities for cross-cultural exchange between all our communities.
Focus Areas in Dominican Republic
Strong Community Partnerships
Building deep relationships with local organizations, government agencies, and community leaders to ensure our programs are truly community-led and sustainable.
Program Model Adaptation
Refining our health, housing, and youth development approaches to fit Caribbean contexts while maintaining our core values of relationship-building and co-investment.
Local Leadership Development
Investing in local capacity building and leadership development to ensure programs are owned and led by community members from the beginning.
Programs in Dominican Republic
Adapted programs that meet local needs while building on our experience
Community Health Initiatives
Adapting our brigadista model to work with local health systems and training community health promoters to serve urban and rural populations.
Housing and Infrastructure
Addressing housing needs through culturally appropriate designs and construction methods that create local employment and build community capacity.
Youth Development Programs
Creating opportunities for young people through sports, education, and leadership development that strengthens family and community connections.
Cultural Exchange Opportunities
Facilitating connections between Dominican communities and our other locations to share learning and build lasting cross-cultural relationships.
Growing Impact in Dominican Republic
Stories from Dominican Republic
“What makes the annual health summit meaningful is not the presentations, but the relationships built in this space. When universities, healthcare providers, interpreters, and local institutions come together to strengthen coordination and accessibility across systems of care, that alignment moves our communities forward.”
“What makes the annual health summit meaningful is not the presentations, but the relationships built in this space. When universities, healthcare providers, interpreters, and local institutions come together to strengthen coordination and accessibility across systems of care, that alignment moves our communities forward.”
“These projects have changed many lives in Los Robles. They have greatly improved people's living conditions.”
“Since the Comunidad has arrived, they have been very supportive and valuable. I hope they will keep returning and join their efforts with ours to improve the lives of children.”
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Help us deepen our impact and refine our model in Caribbean communities
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Caribbean organizations, universities, and development agencies can collaborate with us to strengthen programs and share learning across the region.
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