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About Dominican Republic

Known as the “Pearl of the Caribbean,” the Dominican Republic is famous for its stunning sandy beaches and sunny, tropical climate. This vibrant island nation is home to welcoming communities who celebrate life with music, dance, and strong family ties. Yet many families face challenges in accessing education and economic opportunities.

Country Stats

Churches using Compassion Causes

21

Children served

24563

Fun Fact

The Dominican Republic is home to the Caribbean's highest peak, Pico Duarte, standing at an impressive 10,164 feet (3,098 meters) above sea level.

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Causes in Dominican Republic

Defective Barber Chair
Broken Customer Waiting Seats.
The Barber and His Family
The Barber in the Exercise of His Duties
Panoramic Photo of the Barbershop
Improvised Shelf
Damaged Power Generator
Dominican Republic

Let's Renovate the Barbershop: The Three 'J's

$0 of $2,307 raised
Swings time
Swings time
Swings time
Swings time
Swings time
Dominican Republic

Swings time

$0 of $4,997 raised
Fundraising to buy beds for a family living in overcrowded conditions
Fundraising to buy beds for a family living in overcrowded conditions
Fundraising to buy beds for a family living in overcrowded conditions
Dominican Republic

Fundraising to buy beds for a family living in overcrowded conditions

$0 of $760 raised
Let's play together
Let's play together
Let's play together
Let's play together
Let's play together
Dominican Republic

Let's play together

$0 of $3,161 raised
Hands that Bless, Beds that Transform
Hands that Bless, Beds that Transform
Hands that Bless, Beds that Transform
Hands that Bless, Beds that Transform
Dominican Republic

Hands that Bless, Beds that Transform

$0 of $3,038 raised
Metivier Family Home Kitchen
This is a hardworking family from the countryside.
Food shortages and lack of safe places
Dominican Republic

Transforming lives from the kitchen

$0 of $665 raised
Urgent

Check out this progress update from a church who completed their cause.

Weed removal on the land by a community member

We move forward with love: we begin preparing the land

Thanks to the support we've received, we've been able to take the first steps toward making this fun and safe recreational space a reality for our children. Currently, our team and community members have been working on preparing and leveling the land where the playground will be installed. Seeing the children's excitement at the prospect of soon having a safe place to play fills us with hope and motivation. One of the main challenges we've faced is the high cost of the playground equipment and the waiting time for its manufacture and delivery, as it must be ordered in advance. There's also the possibility that the approved funds won't cover everything we initially envisioned building. However, as a church and community, we continue to seek additional support and explore ways to raise more funds to complete the project. Even so, we are incredibly grateful because this support already represents a significant step forward: we will soon have swings and other play equipment that will bring joy, recreation, and a safer space for our children. This cause is already strengthening our community, uniting our efforts, and sowing hope in our children and families.

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