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Empowering girls in Dominican Republic through annual "Soy niña, soy importante" summer camp
Jun

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Empowering girls in Dominican Republic through annual "Soy niña, soy importante" summer camp

YOUTH & CULTURE
Jun 1, 2016 143 0
Fundación Tropicalia launches its 2016 summer program for girls called “Soy Niña, Soy Importante” (SNSI: ‘I’m a Girl, I’m Important’) in the developing community of Miches. The camp provides a safe, educational and fun environment in an effort to teach at-risk 9-12 years old girls about healthy living and personal and career development.
'GLORIA', an Art Exhibition on Experiences Dominican Women Face
May

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'GLORIA', an Art Exhibition on Experiences Dominican Women Face

YOUTH & CULTURE
May 19, 2016 144 0
A portion of the proceeds received from art pieces sold will be used to support SNSI (“I’m a Girl, I’m Important”), a summer camp for girls living in vulnerable environments in Miches.
The value of being a girl
Nov

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The value of being a girl

YOUTH & CULTURE
Nov 3, 2015 202 0
Friday August 7th we gave closure to the third annual summer camp "I’m a girl, I'm important" (SNSI), the fourth camp organized by Fundación Tropicalia. With the team of volunteers who have accompanied us during the three weeks of camp, we dispatched the last group of girls with games, laughter and tears of emotion throughout the experience.
Tropicalia Shortlisted for Most Effective Domestic Community Investment Award
Sep

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Tropicalia Shortlisted for Most Effective Domestic Community Investment Award

YOUTH & CULTURE
Sep 22, 2014 105 0
We are proud to announce that Tropicalia was shortlisted for the Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Awards in the category of “Most Effective Domestic Community Investment,” recognized specifically for our girls’ summer camp “Soy niña, soy importante”.
Copa Tropicalia V: Integration Through Sports
Jun

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Copa Tropicalia V: Integration Through Sports

YOUTH & CULTURE
Jun 24, 2014 153 0
After five years coordinating the Copa Tropicalia baseball tournament, a strange feeling of satisfaction with what we have achieved is perceived. And this feeling invites a look back to think about our beginnings to such a wonderful journey.
Fundraising for “Soy Niña, Soy Importante” Summer Camp
May

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Fundraising for “Soy Niña, Soy Importante” Summer Camp

YOUTH & CULTURE
May 1, 2014 140 0
Fundación Tropicalia, with the help of Friends of EDUCA and the Dominican Foundation, is holding a fundraiser to gather donations to help send 120 Miches girls to FT’s summer camp, Soy Niña, Soy Importante (SNSI).

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