Thanks to your donation, Nicauri has been blessed with the knowledge of proper dental hygiene. Nicauri is 8 years old, and lives in the north of Santo Domingo with her family. Her favorite subject is math, and she enjoys learning how to play new games with her friends. She has attended our prevention program in hopes of learning how to keep her smile healthy and strong.

Your donation Tricia made this possible for Nicauri. She states that today she learned that it is important to not only brush in the mornings but before bed as well. She is extremely grateful for your donation Tricia, and loves to show us her new and brighter smile!

Thanks again!

Madeline is 7 years old and lives with her mom and dad in the north of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Tricia, Madeline was able to receive vital information on how to care for her teeth thanks to your donation. She states that today she learned valuable information such as the frequency, method, and duration that she should brush her teeth.

Madeline now understands that brushing her teeth is something that she needs to do every day in order to keep her teeth healthy and strong. Thank you for your valuable donation Tricia, it has helped Madeline more than you know!

Tricia, Madeline wants to say thank you from the bottom of her heart!

Arlennis is a lovely young girl who lives in the community of Charlesito in the Dominican Republic. Although Charlesito is far from the capital, Arlennis comes to the cavity prevention program with her dental hygiene in mind. Arlennis is 9 years old, and her mother happens to be a loan officer who works for Eseperanza. Thanks to your donation Pradeep, Arlennis was able to receive vital information on brushing techniques as well as information on why it is so important to keep your teeth healthy and strong.

Arlennis attended the last national juncture where she was able to take a tooth out, but is now waiting in hopes of seeing the doctor again to take out another. Thanks to your donation Pradeep, Arlennis now understands the importance of cavity prevention and hopes she does not have any problems in the future. Thanks again!

Ibania is 44 years old and is an associate of Esperanza. Ibania is of Haitian descent, and is currently on her second loan with Esperanza. She sells soap and clothes in her community, and feels very blessed to be given the opportunity of obtaining capital to start her own business. This is the first time Ibania was given tips on cavity prevention, and claims that today she learned valuable information thanks to your donation Pradeep.

Ibania now understands that maintaining her dental health is essential in preventing dental problems in the future. The combination of foods extremely high in sugar with the lack of knowledge on the importance of dental hygiene equals diminished dental health. Pradeep, your donation made it possible for Ibania to now understand the importance of keeping her teeth healthy and strong!

Thanks again Pradeep!

Thanks to your $25 donation Anthony, Milagro was able to receive a Pap exam for the very first time. Milagro lives and works in a rural community which is supported by the sugar harvesting industry called a Batey.

Your donation made it possible for a Doctor to come to Milagro’s community and provide her with this essential exam. She now understands that Pap exams test for cervical cancer, tumors, inflammation, things that aren’t necessarily self diagnosable.

Because of this knowledge you allowed Milagro to receive Anthony, she will begin to take the exam every year, which is the recommended time a woman should have the exam. She wants to be healthy for her children, and is so grateful for you allowing her to do so. Your small donation has made a big difference in the life of Milagro and her children. Because of this, she is eternally grateful. Thank you Anthony!

Cirta is a young mother of 7 who makes her home in the rural community of La Romana. Cirta is originally from Haiti, but has immigrated to the Dominican Republic in search of a better life for herself and her family. The small community she calls home is supported by the sugar harvesting industry, which employs many Haitians and Dominicans.

Because of Esperanza, Cirta was able to take out a group loan which has given her the capital to begin a business of selling clothes and accessories from her home, thus allowing her to support her family. Until Esperanza presented her with the opportunity of a Pap exam, Cirta had never imagined or even heard of such an exam.

Because of your donation Anthony, Cirta had the opportunity to have this essential exam. She now understands the importance of making sure she is healthy for her many children and can now rest assured that she is cervical cancer free. Cirta thanks you Anthony for allowing her the opportunity to stay healthy for her children!

Thanks to your donation Scott, Franklin is now enjoying another year of education at Tu Hogar Cristiano. Franklin is 12 years old with a very strong appetite for learning. He enjoys learning about nature and math, and hopes to study medicine in the future. He lives with his mother and step father in San Pedro, and they are both overjoyed that he has been blessed with the opportunity to receive an education.

What Franklin enjoys most about school is spending time in the ever growing library where he gets to explore the different books that have been donated to the school. Franklin loves to read, and feels blessed that unlike many of the children in his community, he is able to do so. Thank you Scott, your gracious donation has allowed Franklin to continue feeding his passion for learning!