Dominican Republic
More than
70,200
children served
More than
210
local partners
Serving since
1970
In Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic’s warm climate and pristine beaches have made it popular with sun-seeking tourists. Yet widespread poverty impacts children in many ways, including limited access to basic needs for food and clean water, high rates of child labour, and a prevalence of violence and child abuse, especially in marginalised communities. But at the Compassion project, there is hope.
Pray for Dominican Republic
Pray with us for:
Our church partners supporting children and caregivers.
Wisdom for those in leadership as they serve their communities.
Protection and good health for vulnerable children and families.
Did You Know?
Music and dance are very important to Dominican culture. Two of the most popular types of music are merengue and bachata — both perfect for dancing.
Sponsor a child in Dominican Republic
Child sponsorship with Compassion is a unique opportunity to provide a child with food, clean water, shelter, clothing and medical care.
Official Country Name: Dominican Republic
Capital City: Santo Domingo
Population: More than 10.8 million
Official Languages: Spanish
Life expectancy: Male 71 years, female 77 years
Population with access to safe drinking water: 74%
Infant mortality rate: 24 deaths / 1,000 live births
Percentage of children under the age of 5 underweight: 4.0%
Adult literacy rate: Male 94%, female 94%
Religion: Approximately 48% of the population are Roman Catholic, 21% Protestant, and 31% are of another/unspecified religion or none. Percentage living on less than $1.90 a day: 0.6%
Percentage living on less than $1.90 a day: 0.6%
Source: World Bank and International Religious Freedom Report, released in 2021 by the Office of International Religious Freedom, U.S. Department of State Source: CIA World Factbook, International Religious Freedom Report, released in 2021 by the Office of International Religious Freedom, U.S. Department of State
Providing support in Dominican Republic
Ricardo was one of more than 3,000 children with malnutrition in the Dominican Republic who benefitted from three months of emergency food provisions. Through this intervention, Ricardo’s health improved, and he has more strength to learn at school and to play baseball. "Besides helping me improve my health and physical condition, the extra food has given me hope and motivated me to continue going to school to achieve my goals”, Ricardo says.