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InspireDR | Cabarete

Building Up Youth In
Dominican Republic

Our Work

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What's the issue?

In the Dominican Republic, 41% of population live below poverty line. (1) 

 

Public schools poorly resourced (low 2.5% of GDP allocated to Education). (2)

 

Boys have little to no access to after-school programs, are likely to drop out of school (40%) and engage in substance abuse — which dramatically limits their career opportunities and future success.

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Program Mission:
Educate, mentor and inspire underserved boys to become productive and responsible members of the community.
Program Mission:
Educate, mentor and inspire underserved boys to become productive and responsible members of the community.

Why boys?

  • Boys need guidance to mature into responsible men, husbands, fathers.​​

  • For Dominican girls to move past stereotypical roles they need support from boys, men.​​

  • There is already an established, well-funded program for girls.

 

In the end, family is about living together and aspiring to achieve common goals. 

What we do?

InspireDR provides free after-school program that teaches life and career skills and values, so boys in the Dominican Republic can mature into responsible men, husbands and fathers.

 

Since 2015, we and donors like you have helped more than 150 boys on their path toward being productive and responsible members of the community.

How we do it?

We utilize positive discipline, which rewards on-time attendance, creativity, mutual respect, positive attitude and teamwork. 

 

Good marks are rewarded with opportunities to participate in projects like (acting, DJ & music production, improv, kiteboarding, photography, surfing, summer camp).

 

The results are often incredible!

Skills | Values

Core
Program

Free after-school program that teaches life and career skills and values, so boys can mature into responsible men, husbands and fathers.

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Aquatics

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Computer Literacy

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English (ESL)

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Entrepreneurship

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Public Speaking

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Sports | Teamwork

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Workshop

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Special Projects

Impact

Together, we're
getting results

Our team and parents see consistent improvement in self-esteem, confidence, academic performance and other positives results.

74

Boys currently

in program

152

Boys helped

since 2015

100%

of program graduates 

employed and/or

pursuing higher education

81

Boys on

waiting list

Adam G
Co-Founder, President

Passionate about giving back to his community.

 

A deep thinker with purpose, he leads strategic planning, defines organizational goals and objectives, coordinates donor engagement, manages annual budget and mentors the team.

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Yann Reynaud
Director

Yann is a high energy leader, always with a positive mindset and excels at inspiring others to be their best.

 

He measures and reports on program effectiveness, guides social enterprise curriculum, leads volunteers and tour groups, oversees infrastructure projects, mentors the boys and more...

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Joylin Gonzalez
Head of Programs

As head of programs, he is a dedicated, positive role model for the members and the community. 

 

Joylin ensures high quality programs are delivered and works closely with InspireDR's team of instructors and parents to develop and implement program curriculum.

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Sofía Sanchez
Office Manager

Enthusiastic, organized and a skilled multitasker, Sofía ensures that InspireDR's facilities operate efficiently and that the team has the resources needed to be effective.

 

She brings great ideas, is willing to assist others and solve problems!

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Franchesca De La Cruz
Creative Media & Community Partnerships

Franchesca is a Dominican artist who loves nature, history, and holistic wellness.

 

She manages our creative media department, branding and digital media content and leads community engagement and partnerships.

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Markendy LaFrance
Email Marketer, Audiovisual Coordinator, Instructor

Markendy, high achieving former program member, is a dynamic and creative young man with a passion for art.

 

He coordinates email marketing, manages the audiovisual department and mentors and trains program members in audiovisual techniques.

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Ronal Perez

Instructor of Computer Literacy, Sports & Swimming

Ronal is a prime example of how passion for sports and technology can merge to provide an enriching education. 

 

He's committed to support the physical well being and develop the digital technology skills of program members. He's a powerful source of inspiration for those he teaches.

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Barbara Florimon

ESL Instructor, Clinical Psychologist

As a proactive, creative, and empathetic Dominican psychologist, she is committed to positively impacting her community.

Barbara is our ESL instructor and as a clinical psychologist, provides mental health support. Her dedication extends to fostering a supportive learning environment, promoting exploration, growth, and self-discovery.

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Johnny Exama
Maintenance & Security

He has been part of the family since 2016 and does a wonderful job managing the maintenance of InspireDR and also helping in the construction of our facilities.

He is an excellent person who is always willing to support with a smile on his face.

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Wislina Saintilus
Cleaning

Wislina is a super kind and collaborative person. She is responsible for keeping everything clean and tidy.

Detail-oriented and attentive, Wislina knows what needs to be done so that our facilities are harmonious and organized.

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Ezequies J Mora
Project Assistant, Community Outreach, Group Tours

Driven by his commitment to empower youth and foster community development, Ezequies carries InspireDR's mission in his heart.

He leads community outreach initiatives, assists in content creation, supports team development and uses his powerful, friendly aura to facilitate interaction between visiting groups and InspireDR members.

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Volunteer
Experience

Want to make a difference?​

Join the InspireDR team and make a lasting impact in the lives of these boys and this community.​  Check out our available volunteer opportunities or propose your own project to teach.

Space is limited; submit your application or project proposal today.