Yayita Now Receives a Pap Exam!

Yayita says thanks!
Dear Mike and Suzanne,

Yayita will now receive a Pap exam for the very first time thanks to your support! Yayita is 30 years old and is just now learning the importance of the exam, and wishes she would have had the opportunity to take the exam earlier.

Yayita is in the process of taking out her third loan with Esperanza and uses her loan money to invest in her business of selling various food items in her community of La Romana. Yayita says that the loan improved her business and the living conditions of her family. She now has the opportunity to take the exam every year thanks to your donation and Esperanza. Thanks again Mike and Suzanne!




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Joselin Takes Advantage Of A Vital Complementary Service!

Joselin is Grateful!
Dear Grace,

Your donation of $25 was used to ensure Joselin is cervical cancer free! Joselin is a 37 year old mother of four, and uses her microloan that she took out with Esperanza to sell different desserts in her community of La Romana. This is Joselin’s fourth loan and 2nd Pap exam thanks to your donation Grace International.

Joselin has had various health problems in the past, and feels so blessed to get the opportunity to ensure her health is where it should be. Joselin is of Haitian decent, and claims that she never would have had this opportunity in Haiti. Thanks Grace International, for making sure Joselin is healthy!




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Yamile Smiles With Confidence

Yamile after her cleaning
Dear Jeanne,

Your gift of a cavity prevention program has blessed Yamile with not only a healthier smile, but the knowledge that will keep her smile healthy and strong. Yamile is 11 years old and resides in Samaná, a beach town located in the Dominican Republic. Yamile is the daughter of an associate of Esperanza, and therefore is entitled to receive the complementary services that Esperanza provides.

Thanks to your donation Jeanne, Yamile not only has cleaner teeth, but now vows to teach her younger sister how to take care of her teeth as well. Yamile hopes to be a doctor someday, and now understands that her dental health is an important part of her holistic health. Thanks again for your donation Jeanne; Yamile is eternally grateful!




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Jose Miguel Says Gracias!

Look at that smile!
Dear Joseph,

Jose Miguel is a bright and enthusiastic 11 year old from the Dominican Republic. Thanks to your gracious donation, Jose is able to receive a cavity prevention program. Jose is now informed on the importance of maintaining his dental hygiene and was able to receive a vital dental cleaning.

Joseph, your donation provided Jose with valuable information that will last a lifetime– information that he can now share with his friends and family. Thanks again Joseph, your donation helped Jose Miguel more than you know!




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Ana Can Now Receive A Pap!

Ana before her exam
Dear Joseph,

Ana is 41 years old and was able to receive her first Pap exam today thanks to your donation. Because Ana has made a commitment with Esperanza, she is able to take advantage of the complementary services that the organization provides. One of these vital services is the Pap exam. Ana is the in process of paying back her second loan, and provides for her family by selling various food products in her community of La Romana here in the Dominican Republic.

Joseph, your donation of $25 has not only educated Ana, but she can now be sure she is healthy. She is now prepared to prevent any abnormalities she may face, and can thank you for this. Thanks again Joseph, your donation has made an impact more than you know.




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Daphnee Wants A Brighter Tomorrow For Her Son!

Daphnee looks out for herself and her son
Dear Anonymous,

Daphnee is 27 years old and moved to the Dominican Republic four months ago from her home country of Haiti. Daphnee is a single mother, and left her country in search of a brighter future for herself and her son. She is now enrolled in Spanish classes thanks to your donation!

Daphnee is now studying the native language so she can pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. Daphnee had to stop studying nursing after the devastating earthquake, and now has to start from scratch. Daphnee wants her son to have as many possibilities as he deserves, and is so grateful for your donation which allows her to make this happen.

Daphnee is grateful to all of you who made this possible!

Thank You!




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You Made An Impact In The Life Of Celimena!

Celimena wants us to express her gratitude!
Dear Rajeev,

Celimena lives in a small community of the Dominican Republic called La Romana. She was able to start a small business because of the micro-loan she took out with Esperanza, and now sells clothing in her  community. Celimena is in the process of paying back her third loan, and because of you Rajeev, is now able to receive one of the complementary services that Esperanza provides, a Pap exam.

This is her second time receiving the exam, and states that she didn’t understand the importance of checking her health until today. Your donation provided Celimena with this necessity, which in her community is considered a luxury.

Thank you Rajeev for caring enough to make an impact in the life of Celimena!




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Manusca Begins Routine Exams

After Her First Exam
Dear James,

Manusca Rene is 20 years old and will be receiving a Pap exam for the very first time thanks to your gracious donation. Manusca gave birth to her first child about a year ago, and now understands that it is important that she receive the exam every year. Your donation made this possible for Manusca, and she now understands how important it is to take care of her health.

She had no idea that though she assumes she is healthy, there is a possibility of cervical cancer, and with proper care this is something that can be prevented. Your donation made a huge impact in Manuscas life and the life of her family. Thank you James!




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Jody Now Has The Confidence And Knowledge!

Jody is learning Spanish!
Dear Susan,

Jody is a beautiful and bright 20 year old who unfortunately was one of the millions affected by the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Jody has been living in the Dominican Republic for 10 months now, and thanks to your donation is taking Spanish classes at la Iglesia De La Trinidad.

Jody is now learning how to become a part of Dominican society, and can now continue striving for a more successful tomorrow. Jody states that before enrolling in this course she knew absolutely no Spanish, but now thanks to these classes has the confidence and knowledge to express herself. Thank you so much for your donation Susan, it has made an impact more than you know!

Thanks again!




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Daniela Learns The Importance Of A Check Up

Daniela waiting to receive her exam
Dear Todd and Heija,

Daniela is an associate of Esperanza International and is now able to receive a Pap exam thanks to your priceless donation. Pap exams are one of the complementary services that Esperanza provides once an associate takes out a loan with Esperanza.

Now Daniela can be sure she is healthy for her two children, and can maintain her health to be a positive role model for her family. Daniela had various questions about the exam as this was her first time receiving one. Thanks to your donation, not only is Daniela more educated, but she can now make sure she is cervical cancer free.

Thanks again Todd and Heija!




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