Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic has one of the fastest-growing economies in the Americas. Yet, still over 30% of its population lives under the poverty line and people with disabilities are significantly less likely than those without disabilities to complete primary education or be employed.
We are working to establish Walkabout Foundation República Dominicana – a sustainable regional hub that will bring together wheelchair assembly, fitting, repairs, rehabilitation and community outreach.
Located in Dajabón, on the border with Haiti, the Centre will allow us to provide wheelchairs and rehabilitation services across the Caribbean and Latin America, while continuing to serve neighbouring Haiti.
| Population | 10,734,247 |
|---|---|
| % living below poverty line | 30.5 |
| Year started working | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Number of distributions | 8 |
| Lives impacted
This number is based on UCP Wheels for Humanity’s multiplier, which takes the birth rate in each country and estimates that one wheelchair impacts the beneficiaries life in full, 0.75% of his or her primary caregiver’s life and 0.25% of the surrounding family members’ (siblings) lives. | 2,201 |
| Number of chairs distributed | 927 |
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200 wheelchairs for children in the Dominican Republic
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/in News /by Maria Pyatakova
Wheelchair fitting in the Dominican Republic
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/in Films /by Tiago Silva
250 chairs to the Dominican Republic
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/in News /by Tiago Silva
Last week, Walkabout Foundation was in the Dominican Republic to distribute wheelchairs to those in need with the help of Fundacion Pide un Deseo (Santo Domingo), Mustard Seed (Puerto Plata), Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos (San Pedro de Macoris), Fundacion Mir and Hogar del Nino (both La Romana). Long-term supporters of us may remember that this entire […]
Christmas wheelchairs in the Dominican Republic
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/in News /by Tiago Silva
Walkabout Foundation partnered with FUNDACION PIDE UN DESEO to donate 100 wheelchairs in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on December 22, 2010. Carolina travelled to the country’s capital, accompanied by her parents Rolando and Monica, and brothers Diego and Matias, to personally deliver the wheelchairs. FUNDACION PIDE UN DESEO, founded by Rosalia Caro, had previously identified […]