Yenni and her classmates wait patiently as their teacher escorts them back into their classroom. Thanks to your donation, Michael, Yenni can continue feeding her brain this year through Esperanza. It is so important to start education early, and this is something that unfortunately not all Dominicans have the opportunity of doing.

Thanks again — Yenni will be eternally grateful for your donation of knowledge and opportunity.

Gracias!

Monica is a vibrant young girl who lives with her family in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. Monica loves spending time at school playing with her friends and learning with her classmates.

Thanks to your donation, Scott, Monica can continue flourishing into an educated and bright adult with the help of Esperanza. you have made an impact in Monica’s life forever — for this she will be eternally appreciative.

Gracias!

One month ago, Anita took out her first loan with the Esperanza bank in her community. When a dental clinic came to the community to offer their assistance to Esperanza associates, she was excited to be able to take advantage of one of Esperanza’s complementary services so soon. When we visited her, Anita enthusiastically told us about her neighborhood corner store where she sells rice, beans, oil, charcoal and fried food to earn a living and provide for her three children.

Thank you, Carlos, your donation made it possible for associates like Anita to receive this valuable service.

Anita wants us to tell you “Gracias Carlos!”

It has been two and half years since Lucía became an Esperanza associate. She started out with a 5,000 peso loan, and now is taking out her fifth loan with Esperanza for 10,000 pesos.  In her corner store in Consuelo, Dominican Republic, she sells charcoal, bread, peanut brittle, and fresh juices. She also makes and sells two varieties of Haitian peanut butter – one that is spicy and one that has less of a kick. She can now send her children to school because of the growth of her business, which was only possible through the loan she received.

Now that Lucia is an associate of Esperanza, she has access to health and education services and was able to receive a women’s health exam for the very first time.

In the future, Lucia hopes to have sufficient income to help with the education of her grandchildren and financially support the construction of a new building for her church. She also wants to remain healthy and strong for her family.

Thank you, Nick, for your generous donation. Lucia will forever be grateful!

Four days a week, associate Ana Luisa rides a motorcycle taxi 25 minutes to sell underwear outside of a large manufacturing flant in Miraflores. She also sells chorizo sausage and charcoal in her community. Ana Luisa is new to Esperanza — she is currently in the second payment of her first loan. Her husband harvests sugar cane and they have two little boys. Now that Ana Luisa is an associate of Esperanza, she has access to Esperanzas auxiliary programs, such as access to pap exams.

Thanks to your donation Katie, Luisa is now able to receive a womens health exam. Luisa hopes to build a better future for her children and one day a home for herself and her family. Thanks again Katie, your donation has made an impact in the life of Ana Luisa and her family. Gracias!

Michelle loves to learn and loves coming to school. Your collaboration has allowed Michelle to do so, and for this her life will be changed forever. Michelle can now dream of a brighter tomorrow and can have access to opportunities that would be difficult, if not impossible, without a solid education. Your gracious donation will leave a lasting imprint in Michelle’s life, and for this you have made an impact.

The mission of Esperanza International is to free children and their families from poverty through initiatives that generate income, education and health, restoring self-worth and dignity to those who have lost hope.

Gracias Johanna, Sara, Howie, Jenn, Dylan, Marissa, Lonie and Robert!!

The Dominican Republic’s public investment in education is 2.3% of their gross domestic product, which ranks 122nd out of 132 countries. This leaves little opportunities for students like Fernando. Fernando lives in San Pedro de Macorix and has been given the best kind of gift he could imagine: a chance at a brighter future through the work of Esperanza International.

Fernando, like many of his classmates, dreams of playing baseball professionally, but knows that school comes first. Thanks to your priceless donations, Fernando can grow into a smart, well rounded individual.

Your donation has made an incredible impact in the life of Fernando, and for this he says Gracias!

Vanessa loves math, science, and playing with her friends. Her favorite part of the day is socializing and wants to be a doctor when she grows up. Thanks to your collaboration, Vanessa’s dream has wings. Vanessa can now grow into a bright and able young woman with a foundation of education through Esperanza International.

Your donation has provided Vanessa with the opportunity to be the mathematician that she is, and for this she is eternally grateful. Thank you all for your donation and making an impact in the life of Vanessa.

The mission of Esperanza International is to free children and their families from poverty through initiatives that generate income, education and health, restoring self-worth and dignity to those who have lost hope.

The mission of Esperanza International is to free children and their families from poverty through initiatives that generate income, education and health, restoring self-worth and dignity to those who have lost hope.

Nina waits patiently waits for school to start with her friends on this beautiful Dominican morning. Nina, like her classmates, is an eager kindergartner who loves spending time with her friends at school. She loves playing baseball and jumping rope. Thanks to your incredibly kind donation, Thomas, Rick and Beth, Nina can keep on playing and keep on learning through Esperanza International.

Gracias for making an impact in Nina’s life. You’re making more of an impact than you know!

Your donation made it possible for Joseph to have his teeth cleaned and learn how to properly brush them. Ever since he received his fluoride treatment and cleaning, Joseph has been practicing his newly acquired knowledge. He plans on teaching his siblings, and who knows, maybe even his parents!

Thanks to people like you Michael, Esperanza International can continue providing this valuable service to the many Dominicans and Haitians who need it.

Thank you Michael for making a difference in the life of Joseph!