by Vivien Doll, Dominican Republic | Oct 31, 2025 | Dominican Republic
Every step counts. For Mariela, 8, every small achievement is a big victory. Born in San Pedro and raised by her grandmother, Mariela has faced challenges since her earliest days. She was born prematurely, spent her first moments in an incubator, and was later...
by Ricardo Echavarria, Dominican Rep. | Aug 10, 2022 | Dominican Republic
My name is Ricardo Echavarria, I am from the Dominican Republic. I am an older brother from NPH – Dominican Republic I was 10 years old when my family came to NPH. You see, I am 1 of 6 children. I have 3 brothers, Orlando, Roberto, Eduardo, and my 2 sisters, Argentina...
by Reinaldo Ureña, Dominican Republic | Feb 28, 2022 | Dominican Republic
Studies from 2018 by several United Nations organizations found that nearly 141,000 Dominicans are registered as having at least one disability, of which more than a third of those age 15 years or older could not read or write. Over 92% of persons with special needs...
by Adonis Pio, Dominican Republic | May 6, 2021 | Dominican Republic
Pablo is 40-years-old. He lives with his 10-year-old son Sebastián and his wife María. They live in Batey Nuevo, just a few streets away from Casa Santa Ana: home to NPH Dominican Republic. The bateyes are infamous throughout the Dominican Republic, known for the poor...
