Causes: Boys & Girls Clubs, Children & Youth, Education, International, International Cultural Exchange, International Exchange, Preschools
Mission: Our DREAMAll children and youth in the Dominican Republic will have equal opportunities to learn and realize their full potential through transformative education programs that combat the effects of poverty. We believe that learning changes lives. Our programs extend from early childhood through young adulthood, empowering at-risk children and youth to create a better future for themselves and their families through high quality education, youth development, and community enrichment. We ensure successful results through careful analysis, a commitment to learning, and continuous improvement. Our innovative approach effectively addresses local needs and can be replicated throughout high poverty global communities.
Target demographics: DREAM provides Dominican children and youth living in poverty with access to high quality education and development opportunites, enabling them to enjoy productive, healthy and educated lives.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 8,000 youth in 28 communites
Geographic areas served: Dominican Republic
Programs: DREAM is working with 8,000 students and providing over 1,000,000 hours of quality education 15 different programs. We have the Montessori early education program, which works with children aged 3-8 years old, teaching them to become more independent and self-disciplined, show initiative, develop a love for work, demonstrate that social relationships are based on respect, and communicate with appropriate language according to their age and maturity level. We offer High Quality Primary Education, which includes the Young Stars afterschool program, annual summer camps, music education, several libraries, and teacher training. Our Holistic Youth Development programs include A Ganar, which works with at-risk youth (ages 17 – 24) to help them secure employment and/or enter the formal educational system while developing skills to improve their quality of life. It also includes the health education program DPV, and a Documentation program.
Mission: Our DREAMAll children and youth in the Dominican Republic will have equal opportunities to learn and realize their full potential through transformative education programs that combat the effects of poverty. We believe that learning changes lives. Our programs extend from early childhood through young adulthood, empowering at-risk children and youth to create a better future for themselves and their families through high quality education, youth development, and community enrichment. We ensure successful results through careful analysis, a commitment to learning, and continuous improvement. Our innovative approach effectively addresses local needs and can be replicated throughout high poverty global communities.
Target demographics: DREAM provides Dominican children and youth living in poverty with access to high quality education and development opportunites, enabling them to enjoy productive, healthy and educated lives.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 8,000 youth in 28 communites
Geographic areas served: Dominican Republic
Programs: DREAM is working with 8,000 students and providing over 1,000,000 hours of quality education 15 different programs. We have the Montessori early education program, which works with children aged 3-8 years old, teaching them to become more independent and self-disciplined, show initiative, develop a love for work, demonstrate that social relationships are based on respect, and communicate with appropriate language according to their age and maturity level. We offer High Quality Primary Education, which includes the Young Stars afterschool program, annual summer camps, music education, several libraries, and teacher training. Our Holistic Youth Development programs include A Ganar, which works with at-risk youth (ages 17 – 24) to help them secure employment and/or enter the formal educational system while developing skills to improve their quality of life. It also includes the health education program DPV, and a Documentation program.
info@dominicandream.org
13 Winter Lane, Milton, VT 05468
607-216-4697
Children & Youth
Milton
