Dominican Republic (Jarabacoa)
Students International has full time staff serving in the city of Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic, which is located approximately two hours northwest of the capital city of Santo Domingo and only 45 minutes from the airport in Santiago. Jarabacoa is a lush, beautiful community located in the Cordillera Central mountain range and has a tropical rainforest climate. SI's staff are working with the poor and marginalized in small communities in and around Jarabacoa, meeting needs through various occupational ministry sites while sharing the love of Jesus. Students International started ministry in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic in the year 2000 and continues to find ways to serve the community and share the love of Jesus!
Ministry Sites
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Appropriate Technology
- Site Leaders: Genaro Garcia and Brian Sollors
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Dentistry
- Site Leader: Vanesa Capellan
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Education — Los Higos
- Site Leaders: Hector Rosario and Jill Sollors
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Education — Mata Gorda
- Site Leaders: Marlyn Aracena and Carolina Colon
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Education — Tutoring Center - El Callejon
- Site Leader: Carolina de los Santos
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Health Care — Community Health
- Site Leaders: Sarah Barger Bellevue, Dr. Fernando Gonzalez and Katie Wulf
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Media & Communications — Hato Viejo, SI Base
- Site Leader: Josue Liendo
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Microfinance
- Site Leaders: Geidy Guzman and Nathalie Urena
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Physical Therapy
- Site Leader: Silvio Cerda
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Special Education
- Site Leaders: Daniel Czaplicki, Renee Helmkamp and Maribel Mondragon
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Sports — Mens Baseball
- Site Leaders: Dave Adams and Samuel Guzman
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Sports — Womens Volleyball
- Site Leader: Mabelis Acevedo
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Women's Social Work — El Callejon
- Site Leader: Makayla Stone Czaplicki
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Women's Social Work — La Joya
- Site Leader: Daisy Murillo
