Dominican Republic

World Vision has been active in the Dominican Republic for more than 30 years and currently benefits more than 21,000 children directly and approximately 340,000 children and youth indirectly. The focus of our programs in the Dominican Republic are education, child protection and emergencies. We also put a high emphasis on advocacy, particularly in trying to influence the government and its services.

Partnering since

1989

people reached

21,392

programs

2

Level of Fragility

High Developing

Gender Equality Rank

69.9%
Progress

10061educational materials related to COVID-19 were printed and distributed

Progress

3286people benefitted from cash transfers

Progress

8095hygiene kits distributed to support people's health and cleanliness

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Country Details

World Vision has been active in the Dominican Republic for more than 30 years and currently benefits more than 21,000 children directly and approximately 340,000 children and youth indirectly. The focus of our programs are education, child protection and emergencies. We also put a high emphasis on advocacy, particularly in trying to influence the government and its services.
World Vision Dominican Republic
World Vision has been serving children and adolescents in the Dominican Republic since 1989. We have witnessed profound changes in the country as we work to provide tools and opportunities to more than 45,000 girls, boys and adolescents every year. We focus our efforts in communities with the worst levels of violence and where young people’s rights are most vulnerable. Our programs focus on ensuring access to quality, inclusive education; upholding protection for a childhood free of all forms of abuse; providing emergency support through humanitarian assistance and economic development for the sustainability of Dominican children and adolescents. ...
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Results

Unless otherwise stated, data presented on this page reflects results of World Vision Canada programs reported between October 2020 and September 2021.