Dominican Republic

In celebration of Women’s History Month, I wanted to share a beautiful poem with you all called “Iluminada,” written by the talented Dominican poet and cultural organizer, Sussy Santana.

My mother dedicated her retirement years to international missions. In honoring her legacy of faith and service, I jumped at the chance last summer to go on my first international mission trip to Las Lomas, Dominican Republic with 20 members of my newhope church family. Initially, we think solely on…

Day 3 | Community Follow up and Health Fair Wine To Water relentlessly seeks an end to the root cause of global poverty by providing sustainable water solutions in communities around the world. Part of our service project experience was spending time in these communities in the Dominican Republic that…

Before our arrival in the Dominican Republic, we were all given journals with prompts for reflection before, during, and after our trip. Day 1 — Travel Day | Orientation I had difficulty sleeping on my first night because of the anticipation of what’s coming tomorrow. It was also my first…

Reducing ocean plastic pollution in the Dominican Republic — Alfonso Frías, now 32, has been collecting plastic waste since 2019 in Samaná Province, on the northeastern tip of the Dominican Republic. Known for its pristine waters and whale breeding ground, Samaná Province is also a rapidly developing tourist destination. After many years in the hospitality sector, Alfonso saw first-hand…

Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, Dominica is known for its stunning natural beauty, vibrant culture, and bustling economy. But did you know that the country also offers a pathway to citizenship through investment? …

What is the Dominican Republic? The Dominican Republic is a country in the continent of North America, it is an island in the Caribbean to the east of Cuba and the United States. It has an official government and an army; it has a population of 11.42 …