Dominican

South

Burkina

Republic

Brings education, clean water, meals and vocational training to people in Los Alcarrizos and Villa Altagracia, communities with poor infrastructure and employment opportunities.
Our Local Partners
We partner with Lighthouse Projects to bring education, water and training to communities.
Our Impact In 2024
600
children receiving either primary or secondary education
12,800
people receive clean drinking water daily
Republic
Poverty Issues

The Dominican Republic, in the Caribbean, boasts tropical beauty and cultural richness. Challenges include unequal access to education and healthcare. Approximately 21% of the population experiences poverty, underscoring the importance of projects to uplift marginalized communities and promote sustainable development.

How We Help

In the Dominican Republic, our work is focused on supporting Lighthouse Projects, an organization committed to empowering marginalized communities through sustainable development. By addressing critical needs such as education, healthcare, and access to clean water, we help bring lasting change and renewed hope to areas where resources and infrastructure are limited.

Transforming Communities with Clean Water

One of Lighthouse Projects’ landmark initiatives is the water purification plant in Villa Altagracia, which now provides safe drinking water to 12,800 people every day. This project not only resolves a critical water shortage but also serves as a symbol of resilience and progress for the community. By investing in essential infrastructure like this, our partnership ensures that communities can thrive physically, economically, and socially.

Healthcare and Volunteer Engagement for Lasting Impact

Lighthouse Projects is also constructing a medical clinic to provide essential healthcare services to the local population, a project nearing completion thanks to generous support. Complementing these efforts are the annual Impact Teams, which bring Canadian volunteers to serve in educational programs and community development projects. These hands-on experiences strengthen local initiatives, foster cross-cultural understanding, and play a pivotal role in shaping a brighter, healthier future for the Dominican Republic.

Impact Story

Our partners in the Dominican Republic have been actively transforming the community of Villa Altagracia. Following the installation of a water purification system, residents have developed a strong sense of unity. A significant milestone is the community’s collective decision to donate land for a vital medical facility. The First Attention Clinic is now under construction and will soon provide essential healthcare services to everyone in Villa Altagracia.

This initiative received active support from key figures, including the neighborhood association and the town’s mayor. When the search for a suitable property for the clinic began, the community quickly united to offer the necessary land. This generous gesture highlights the trust and confidence the community places in Lighthouse Projects and their ongoing efforts to improve local wellbeing.

Get Involved

Tackling poverty is a team effort. Here’s how you can help:
Donate
Support the work happening in Dominican Republic by making a one-time donation, or becoming a long-term term donor by joining the Pulse.
Fundraise
Join in the work being done to serve Dominicans in need right now - start an online fundraising campaign or plan a fundraising event.
Visit
Get together with friends, classmates or your church group and take an Impact Team trip to serve in the Dominican Republic. The average trip length is 7-10 days and costs range from approximately $2,500-4,000 CAD.
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We acknowledge that we work on the land traditionally used by the Haudenosaunee, Anishnaabe, and Neutral Peoples.  The land we are on was intended to be leased to settlers but instead was sold as land with full title. There are very few legal sales of Indigenous land, most of which were never paid to the Indigenous people of the territory. We acknowledge the enduring presence and deep traditional knowledge, contributions and philosophies of the Indigenous People with whom we share this land today. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be on this land, and by doing so, give our respect to its first inhabitants.