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2.5 million Dominicans lack basic necessities like food, shelter, and education.
1.1 million people live on less than $1.90 daily.
1.5 million children face higher risks of cognitive issues and severe illness.
This is not enough for a family.
Multiple decades of political instability in dominican have hampered economic development and stifled investment in crucial sectors such as healthcare, education, and sanitation. Corruption, violence, and a lack of infrastructure contribute to this ongoing issue, leading to a breakdown of law and order. As a result, a large percentage of the population has been forced into exile, leaving behind a vulnerable population on the island. While the poverty rate is alarming, it’s been declining since it peaked in 2005 at 80%.
Earthquakes and hurricanes are major poverty causes. The 2010 earthquake caused widespread displacement, with an estimated 1.5 million people left homeless. The 2021 earthquake’s impact was just as devastating. The combined impact of hurricanes and earthquakes results in loss of lives, injuries, damage to critical infrastructure, and disruption to agricultural production, leading to food insecurity that quickly escalates to the humanitarian crisis level.
Dominican faces an unprecedented food crisis, ranking the worst in the world. Despite agriculture playing a vital role in the economy, dominican imports a staggering 80% of its staple food—rice—due to abysmal yields within the agricultural sector. With just 10% of agricultural lands irrigated, dominican's dependence on rainfall further exacerbates the challenges. The consequences are dire, with one in three children experiencing stunted growth and 100,000 children suffering from acute malnutrition.
Since 1982, Food for the Poor has actively fought the causes of poverty in the Caribbean and Latin America. Recognizing the urgent need for transformation, we have developed programs that go beyond immediate relief. Through community development outreach and fostering self-reliance, we provide sustainable solutions. Join us in funding these programs to turn despair into resilience, promoting health, self-reliance, and breaking the cycle of poverty with simple, effective ideas that work.
Help us fund Dominican's journey out of poverty with a donation. Browse through our gift catalog to provide immediate relief, bolster self-reliance, or bring hope. Poverty in Dominican is not inevitable. Your donation will go straight to the most impoverished communities.
Help us fund a family’s journey out of poverty with a donation. Browse through our gift catalog to provide immediate relief, bolster self-reliance, or bring hope. With a simple act of solidarity, you can truly impact someone’s life for the better.
