We have the opportunity to impact both individuals and families in the Sosúa area by providing support for students to attend university. After our students complete their education they are able to begin a career that can empower their entire family.
All families of our students are unable to help financially as they have sporadic income or are very poor. University Fellowships through DVI cost $100 per student, per month. Fellowships can be shared between several sponsorship families, churches, businesses, or other groups.
There are currently 4 graduates: a doctor and 3 teachers. Yosenny, Estefani, Deiana, are all employed. Prudencia found a part time job teaching. Jobs are hard to find.
Ariany is starting university in Puerto Plata in the winter semester January 2025 and wants to study psychology in order to help people.
This is her dream.
Samuel lives with his mom in poor conditions. He is enrolled in the university of Puerto Plata studying to be a Physical Education teacher. He is very motivated to contribute his part to the education (working/finding funds for transportation, books, etc.)
Perla has put a pause on her university education and with financial help has taken hair and nail courses and opened a tiny beauty salon. She is working hard to support herself and her daughter. The tiny salon is in a populated area, so there are potential customer close by.
Braundy will graduated from from Law School in December 2024. He works to support himself and his parents and goes to university for evening classes 6 days a week.
Elias is taking accounting & commerce at University of Santiago. He works all day to support himself and his grandma, who is also supported by DVI, and attends night classes. On weekends he pastors a small poor church outside the city.