We Need Your Help as we Serve the Vulnerable

The Dominican Republic is home to over 10 million wonderful people including many who live in the cities of Santo Domingo and La Romana and the surrounding bateyes (settlements around a sugar mill). These bateyes once formed the backbone of the economy and many are settled by Haitian immigrants. There is a long history of enmity and bigotry between the native Dominicans and the immigrant Haitians/descendants of the Haitians. Bateyes tend to be the poorest of the poor areas in the Dominican Republic. We invite you to come alongside local ministries to serve in the the cities and/or the bateyes. We aim to aid in community development and provide food and water, build-up of community infrastructure, sports ministry, children and youth ministries and child sponsorship as we share the love of Jesus.

Service Opportunities:

Bold Hope is not only partnered for short-term missions, but is also partnered in deep, long-lasting HOPE initiatives. This means your group may make lasting connections through child sponsorships and the support of ongoing ministry efforts year-round. Before your trip, we will work together to learn about your group and prepare you to have a significant impact during your missions experience. On your trip, you will be greeted by our friendly staff as you arrive in the Dominican Republic; they will guide you through the week, attending to you as you serve the people of the DR. 

• Children, orphans, and orphanage support 
• Sports ministry 
• Church & community outreach
• Light construction 
• Prayer walks
• Mentorship/Discipleship
• Pastor training

Our Team:

Our team of missionaries is passionate about seeing leaders, churches, and entire communities thrive. They work directly with churches and other ministries to empower locals. Our team includes BoldHope-employed local missionaries along with local partners like Pastor Liony and Pastor Mede. Liony was born in the DR, lived in the US for a time, and has returned to serve his home country. He has developed various ministries and connections throughout the DR and specifically in Santo Domingo and several local bateyes. He works with children and youth through a wide range of initiatives to promote growth and development. Pastor Mede has deep knowledge of many bateyes and of the Haitian community in the city of La Romana. We are connected with his church and are working to develop new initiatives in the most vulnerable areas.

Sample Itinerary (subject to change):

• Day 1 – Arrive Santo Domingo, travel to ministry location, learn about ministry
• Day 2 – 5  – Awareness and outreach efforts, church service, serve in a batey
• Day 6 – Recreational day
• Day 7 – Say goodbyes, and fly home

Accomodations, Meals, and Travel:

• The pricing includes staying at a local hotel, making it possible for individuals of all ages to join in the service. 
• Meals include Dominican and American food.
• Sleeping is 4 to a room with two queen size beds, A/C and other normal amenities for a hotel are included. If you desire one person per bed, there is an upcharge. 
• Travel to/from DR is not included in the price. 

Use the inqury form on this trip page to find out more!

*Bold Hope is one of a few organizations that serve with small groups and individuals. In order to maintain this personalized level of service, please receive written confirmation of your trip by a Bold Hope staff member before purchasing airline tickets. 

**All Trips open to small groups and individuals must have 10+ people before any plane tickets should be purchased. Bold Hope is NOT responsible for any plane tickets purchased before the 10+ people join our mission team. You can receive a quick update on this by emailing [email protected]