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‘Yamila is Afraid’, a story that highlights the challenges Dominican girls face
Jun

27

‘Yamila is Afraid’, a story that highlights the challenges Dominican girls face

YOUTH & CULTURE
Jun 27, 2022 183 0
A children's book by Yina Guerrero, illustrated by Yatxel Sánchez in collaboration with Fundación Tropicalia, depicting the image of the Dominican girl through the eyes of Yamila, a girl from Miches who is afraid of not fulfilling her dreams.
Ambassadors unite for Dominican children
Jun

08

Ambassadors unite for Dominican children

YOUTH & CULTURE
Jun 8, 2022 170 0
The Soy niña, soy importante Ambassadors Network has been pivotal in advancing our cause. This year marks the fifth anniversary of our Ambassadors Network, which is made up of influencers that have powerful voices and platforms in the Dominican Republic.
10 Years Empowering Girls in Miches
Apr

30

10 Years Empowering Girls in Miches

YOUTH & CULTURE
Apr 30, 2022 157 0
This year Soy niña, soy importante turns ten and we are CELEBRATING everyone who makes this beautiful project possible; your ongoing dedication and passion has impacted more than 1,200 at-risk girls from Miches, a coastal town in the province of El Seibo, Dominican Republic.
Grupo Bentrani and Fundación Tropicalia Come Together To Promote the Empowerment of Dominican Girls
Apr

19

Grupo Bentrani and Fundación Tropicalia Come Together To Promote the Empowerment of Dominican Girls

YOUTH & CULTURE
Apr 19, 2022 153 0
Grupo Bentrani hosts an event to encourage individuals to join efforts in supporting the integral development of the girls of Miches through the Soy niña, soy importante initiative of Fundación Tropicalia.
Fundación Tropicalia and UNFPA sign agreement to protect children of Miches
Sep

28

Fundación Tropicalia and UNFPA sign agreement to protect children of Miches

YOUTH & CULTURE
Sep 28, 2021 156 0
Promoting female empowerment and accompanying girls and adolescents in the construction of a life project are initiatives close to Fundación Tropicalia, which now joins the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in the creation of a Girls Club “Fabricando Sueños" (Making Dreams), an initiative developed for the communities of the municipality of Miches, El Seibo province.
Soy niña, soy importante Returns to the Homes of the Girls of Miches
Aug

24

Soy niña, soy importante Returns to the Homes of the Girls of Miches

YOUTH & CULTURE
Aug 24, 2021 156 0
Soy niña, soy importante, an initiative led by Fundación Tropicalia, accompanies the girls of Miches with the purpose of protecting their childhood, guiding them in making timely life choices, and educating them and their community regarding their rights. This edition of SNSI in a Box has a STEAM educational approach, where each box delivered includes activities for the girls to develop their scientific and artistic skills.

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