Fighting Poverty in Dominican Republic
FINCA helps Dominicans living in poverty access basic services to improve the quality of life for themselves and their families.
LIVE BELOW THE NATIONAL POVERTY LINE
*from 2025
WORK IN AGRICULTURE
*from 2025
OF THE POPULATION LIVES ON LESS THAN $3.00 PER DAY
*from 2024
Women are the key to success in the fight against poverty.
Facts about Dominican Republic
Dominica Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti. The Caribbean nation is a major tourist destination. This, coupled with free-trade zones, has become the country’s major employer and key sources of revenue, replacing dependence on sugar, coffee and other exports.
Nearly half of adult Dominicans remain financially excluded and about one-third of the population lives in poverty. In addition, access to basic services, like energy, water and sanitation, education, health care and agriculture, is often inadequate.
When poor people have access to financial services and life-enhancing products, they can earn more, build their assets, create jobs and cushion themselves against external shocks. FINCA is helping Dominicans improve their lives by supporting access to basic services through FINCA Ventures.
Products & Services
Energy
Contact
FINCA Ventures, 1201 15th St NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20005
Telephone: +1 (202) 682-1510
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