COUNTRIES
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean nation that shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti. Though known for its pristine beaches, all-inclusive resorts and golfing, it has a varied terrain comprised of rainforest, savannah and highlands, including Pico Duarte, the Caribbean’s tallest mountain. The Dominican Republic has the largest economy in the Caribbean and Central American region. Though long known for agriculture and mining, the economy is now dominated by services. Recent growth has been driven by construction, manufacturing and tourism.
COUNTRY FACTS:
- Capital: Santo Domingo
- Population: 10.77 million
- Language: Spanish
- Baseball is the national sport and is enjoyed as a family activity. More than 500 baseball players in the MLB have hailed from the DR.
Our History in Dominican Republic
In 1979, Food for the Hungry (FH) provided relief assistance to survivors of Hurricane David and Tropical Storm Federico. Soon after, a field office was established in the capital city of Santo Domingo to reach vulnerable communities in the western and central regions of the country with humanitarian assistance and child development programming, making this one of the first and longest-running field offices within FH. Since then, FH has focused efforts on community development including livelihoods, health and education.
Stories From Dominican Republic
Child Sponsorship Opens Doors to a Better Future for Families
Through their partnership with Food for the Hungry (FH), Child Sponsorship transforms the lives of children and opens doors to a better future for their families. Dulce (30 years) is a mother of four — Gregory (18 years), Scarlet (15 years), Steisy (8 years), and Jesús (7 years). Gregory and Scarlet
The Life-Changing Power of Savings Groups: Yendeli’s Story on Strengthening Her Community
A community in the Dominican Republic has learned a tool with the power to make a positive impact in the lives of many. At the heart of this change is Yendeli, a young mother of four in El Cercadillo. With the help of donor-supported FH training modules through Strengthen Communities,
