ABOUT THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

The Dominican Republic is the second largest Caribbean nation by size and third by population. It is located on the island of Hispaniola with Haiti. Despite improvements in recent years, there is still significant poverty throughout the Dominican Republic. Large communities of Haitian people have moved to the Dominican Republic in hopes of a better life, but they have instead been met with challenges.

CURRENT REALITY IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

MISSION OF HOPE MINISTRY IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

We partner with local pastors and churches to meet the needs of their local communities. Whether through building or repairing homes, installing latrines, hosting VBS and sports camps, or providing medical care, we make sure to connect people with their local churches so that relationships can be built and lives transformed. Our COVID-19 relief efforts have provided food, groceries, and supplies to families in need during the pandemic.

Dominican Republic

STORIES OF HOPE

During the most recent community food distribution, Pastor Robinson visited the community of Ensueño and delivered 55 meals to 55 families — over 1,000 delivered in Santiago total. During distribution, Pastor Robinson and his team were also sharing the gospel, and a young couple, Florestal and Manouchka, told him they wanted to accept Jesus as their Savior...

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Imagine losing everything in a house fire. That is what happened to Ruth, a woman in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Having no place to call home, she and her three kids were staying with a relative when she received a knock at the door. “It was 11am. I remember it exactly,” she said. “A local pastor came and knocked on my door, He told me they had heard of our suffering and great loss and wanted to build us a new home!”

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Pastors from our local partner churches have been able to give food packages to over 250 families in Santiago and Sosua. We are also in the process of repairing a woman’s home in the community of Cien Fuegos, whom we lovingly call Abuela. She just turned 81 years old and has been waiting for these repairs for months. They are truly an answered prayer.