Dominican Republic
In 1979, Food for the Hungry (FH) provided relief assistance to survivors of Hurricane David and Tropical Storm Federico in the Dominican Republic. From that point, FH began working with the poor in the Dominican Republic and now serves 27 communities. Click on icons to read more about how FH works in the Dominican Republic.
Dominican Republic Facts
- Capital:
- Santo Domingo
- Language:
- Spanish
- Population:
- 9,956,648
- Crisis:
- 46 percent of the population has inadequate access to proper sanitation
- 21 percent of the population is undernourished
- 26 percent of the population has inadequate access to water
Our Work in Dominican Republic
Church
31 pastors received training last year in leadership and discipleship last year. 300 children attended children’s ministry programs last year.
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Education
Last year, 290 children received assistance to stay in school and learn skills to leave poverty behind. 80 teenagers received a secondary education or attended trade school.
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Income Generation
Last year, 1,005 people benefited from construction projects with 13 communities participating in building projects.
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Water
Last year, 2,884 people benefited from FH clean water programs. With so many people having inadequate access to clean water in the Dominican Republic, these programs are vital.
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