Dominican Republic
Bringing Hope to Haitian Families
Child Champions in the Dominican Republic embrace impoverished Haitian immigrants who arrive seeking help and hope for the future.
How We Celebrate Mother’s Day in the Dominican Republic
Moms of kids at a Hope Center in the Dominican Republic get extra special attention on Mother’s Day to remind them of how special they are, and that God sees them and loves them.
Driven to Dream Big
After the lives of two girls in the Dominican Republic were dramatically changed when they enrolled in a Hope Center, they were inspired to give back to the community so that other children’s lives could be transformed as well.
A Cellphone Can Save a Life
Learn how cellular technology enables impoverished communities to improve their way of life, help educate their children, diagnose medical conditions, and even save lives.
Transformed, and Fueled by Faith
This is the transformational story of Ricardo Lantigua, a boy living in poverty in the Dominican Republic who was lost in rebellion and aggression. His Child Champion stepped in and helped Ricardo turn his life around for the better.
Celebrating Milestones in Hard Places
Hope Centers are intended to bring hope in dark places, but they also help make dreams come true. Read how Child Champions helped a 15-year-old girl celebrate a big milestone, despite being surrounded by poverty.
The Best Kept Secret
A sponsor in South Dakota loves volunteering with OneChild and inspiring others to change lives with her.
A New Home After the Fire
After a fire destroyed their home in the Dominican Republic, the family of a sponsored boy relied on family and neighbors to help them survive. Then OneChild’s Children’s Crisis Fund stepped in, and the family wound up with a new, safe refuge to call home.
Lifegiving Letters
A year-and-a-half ago, I was going through a rough and dark place in my life emotionally and facing a lot of problems in my family. I remember, even without being a believer back then, I cried out to God.
Hope Throughout a Hard Year
How Child Champions, sponsors, and donors provided for kids in the midst of some of the hardest challenges they’d ever faced.
Success Through God’s Eyes
A New Yorker pursuing “the American dream” sponsors two boys living in extreme poverty and discovers a new mission in life.
The Power of a Letter
After a sponsor meets her little girl in the Dominican Republic, she understands how much hope letters bring.
Back to School During COVID
How Child Champions in the Dominican Republic are helping kids prep for an unusual school year.
A Generous Life
A pastor witnesses the power of sponsorship on a trip to the Dominican Republic.
A Way Forward
A single mom finds safety and support through her children’s Hope Center after her son drowns in a river near their home.
A Strong Foundation
Her sponsor has given a teenager a firm foundation and hope over the years, and Child Champions at her Hope Center even provided a new addition to her house, so she can thrive and plan for her future as a college student.
Doctor Brings Medical Care to Kids
A OneChild doctor and his team in the Dominican Republic are saving precious lives of children living in poverty.
