InspireDR | Cabarete
Building Up Youth In
Dominican Republic
Our Work
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.
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?
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Boys need guidance to mature into responsible men, husbands, fathers.
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For Dominican girls to move past stereotypical roles they need support from boys, men.
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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.
Aquatics
Computer Literacy
English (ESL)
Entrepreneurship
Public Speaking
Sports | Teamwork
Workshop
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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Our Team
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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Our Team
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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Our Team
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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Our Team
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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Our Team
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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Our Team
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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Our Team
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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Our Team
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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Our Team
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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Our Team
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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Our Team
Volunteer
Experience
