Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic shares a border with Haiti, one of the poorest, least developed and least stable countries in the Americas.  Although its economy is one of the fastest-growing in the region, 30% of its citizens live below the poverty line. Large numbers of poor, illegal Haitian immigrants add to the poverty burden.

Mission Focus


Orphan’s Heart is currently working hand and hand with Niños con una Esperanza (Children of Hope), a ministry in Santiago which is helping hundreds of children whose families live and work on the large trash dump just outside the city. The children are rescued from a hopeless future and given the opportunity to receive love and encouragement, an education, and spiritual guidance. 

You will make an eternal difference in the life of a hungry and hurting child if you can play ball, provide tutoring, serve a meal, share a hug and a smile, or even help with maintenance projects for the facility.