Dominican Republic Poverty Facts
- An estimated 40.4 percent of the population lives in poverty and 21 percent live below the poverty line.
- The infant mortality rate is 22 per 1,000 births.
- An estimated 28 percent of children suffer from anemia.
- The life expectancy is 74.
- The GDP per capita is $8,950
Help for the Dominican Republic
Since 2000, Food For The Poor has worked to help impoverished families in the Dominican Republic. From building homes to providing emergency aid and developing sustainable projects to break the cycle of poverty, FFTP remains focused on moving families from desperation to independence.
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Our Impact in the Dominican Republic
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