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 | | Father to the Fatherless
March 29, 2008
Andreína's father abandoned the family when she was 5 and set her up for a life that is painfully common in the Dominican Republic. But thanks to Compassion she had a better place to go than the gangs and violence many children turn to. |
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 | | A New Chance for a Better Life
March 6, 2008
Fidel rides the bus past the sugarcane fields on his way to college. As he sees workers toiling in the fields, as he did as a child, he is reminded of what life could have held. And he is determined to rescue others from that future. |
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 | | Not a Typical Childhood
February 12, 2007
A 10-year-old takes on adult responsibilities in the Dominican Republic. |
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 | | Compassion Helps Make a House a Home
December 11, 2006
Education and hope change the life of Maria Morales, who attends the Divino Maestro Student Center in the Dominican Republic. Her life is transformed with hope in a place of despair where delinquency and violence is ever-present, but her ambitions to pursue faith and psychology are activated with the help of the child sponsorship program. |
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 | | Training Sparks Success for Dominican Youth
May 17, 2005
When faced with the dilemma of earning a living or staying in school, most youth drop out and go to work. But the Compassion-assisted Child Development Center in La Altagracia created a job-training program that allows youth to stay in school and help their families financially. |
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 | | Then and Now
May 17, 2005
When Compassion staff interviewed 8-year-old Juan David in 1999, he portrayed a charismatic personality and enthusiasm for talking to others about Jesus Christ. Interviewed again, five years later, a teenage Juan David still resonates with the love of Christ. |
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 | | My Most Precious Treasure
June 30, 2004
Although not Christians at the time, José and Angela Ramirez asked God to spare their premature baby. He did, and several years later, their son José Angel played a key role in their coming to Christ. |
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 | | Formerly Sponsored Child Becomes Business Owner
May 10, 2004
Bertico came to the Evangelic Jacagua School at age four. By the time he left after finishing high school, he had met his future wife and acquired enough skill to eventually open a cabinetmaking shop. Bertico and Nancy are involved with their church, especially the children and youth. |
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 | | The God of "Wow!"
April 9, 2004
Being a seasoned Compassion sponsor who has been on numerous tours and trips to developing countries, I was excited to go on this trip to the Dominican Republic. Having experienced this before, I was sure it would have an impact on me. But what would God use to make me say "Wow" to His awesome goodness? |
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 | | Language Tips for the Dominican Republic
April 9, 2004
If it's been a while since your high school Spanish class, here are a few helpful phrases to jog your memory. |
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 | | Building for the Future
April 9, 2004
The Shalom Holistic Development Center (DR421) serves more than 220 children and their caregivers from an old wooden house on the verge of collapse. But that will all change thanks to 47 Compassion sponsors. |
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 | | Cultural Tips for the Dominican Republic
April 9, 2004
The Dominican Republic is a big country with varied landscapes that include the tallest mountains in the region, stretches of sand beaches and the Caribbean's oldest city, Santo Domingo. If you have the chance to visit this beautiful island, here are a few things to keep in mind. |
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 | | Meeting Wilson
April 9, 2004
For the last few years, Wilson had expressed his desire to meet me, and although the idea was exciting, I never thought such a trip would be possible. |
