United In God's Work
- Donor Login
| -
| 
|
2.5 million Dominicans lack basic necessities like food, shelter, and education.
1.1 million people live on less than $1.90 daily.
1.5 million children face higher risks of cognitive issues and severe illness.
Low income families struggle to earn enough to meet their needs.
The Dominican Republic has been experiencing significant political instability, primarily driven by its complex relationship with neighboring Haiti. The ongoing crisis in Haiti, characterized by severe political, social, and economic turmoil, has substantial spillover effects on the Dominican Republic, leading to heightened security concerns and political tensions. Furthermore, there has been a general lack of confidence in political parties due to clientelism within the government.
The Dominican Republic frequently faces the impacts of natural disasters, including hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. These events often result in loss of life, infrastructure damage, and community displacement. For instance, Hurricane Maria in 2017 caused widespread devastation, including flooding, landslides, and power outages. Certain communities within the nation bear a disproportionate burden, encountering challenges in accessing essential resources such as clean water, food, and shelter, and enduring economic hardship due to lost livelihoods.
The Dominican Republic frequently faces the impacts of natural disasters, including hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. These events often result in loss of life, infrastructure damage, and community displacement. For instance, Hurricane Maria in 2017 caused widespread devastation, including flooding, landslides, and power outages. Certain communities within the nation bear a disproportionate burden, encountering challenges in accessing essential resources such as clean water, food, and shelter, and enduring economic hardship due to lost livelihoods.
In 2023, approximately 1.2 million people, or 11% of the population, were experiencing crisis levels of food insecurity. An additional 22% were at risk of deteriorating into more severe food insecurity without adequate interventions. High food prices, driven by inflation and supply chain disruptions, have significantly reduced the purchasing power of vulnerable households. The annual food inflation rate was recorded at 6.1%.
Since 1982, Food For The Poor has actively fought the causes of poverty in the Latin America and the Caribbean. Recognizing the urgent need for transformation, we have developed programs that go beyond immediate relief. Through community development outreach and fostering self-reliance, we provide sustainable solutions. Join us in funding these programs to turn despair into resilience, promoting health, self-reliance, and breaking the cycle of poverty with simple, effective ideas that work.
Help us fund the Dominican Republic's journey out of poverty with a donation. Together we can empower families to become self-sufficient and build stronger communities through sustainable development. Poverty in the Dominican Republic can be overcome.
Help us fund a family’s journey out of poverty with a donation. Browse through our gift catalog to provide immediate relief, bolster self-reliance, or bring hope. With a simple act of solidarity, you can truly impact someone’s life for the better.
