Our DREAMers* share their thoughts and perspectives on their successes, challenges, life in the DR, and so much more.
*DREAMers are:
Staff
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Students
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Fellows
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Volunteers
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Donors
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Staff • Students • Fellows • Volunteers • Donors •
Trabajar en DREAM Project es…
Trabajar como Coordinadora de Marketing y Comunicación en DREAM fue algo especial. Fue un espacio donde mi creatividad, mis ideas y todo lo que había aprendido profesionalmente pudieron expandirse, pero esta vez con un propósito mucho más grande: poner todo eso al servicio de una causa y de una comunidad.
The stories I’m taking with me
The first drawing was of me with long blue hair and pink eyes. Across the top, in bright letters: "Te amo Neha." It came from one of the Montessori students I met through my work at the DREAM Project. I told her I loved it. The next time I saw her, she handed me another. Then another. Soon, almost every time our paths crossed, there was a new drawing waiting in her hands.
What’s Next After DREAM
I’m writing this post from Prague, Czech Republic, where I am spending the year studying. It’s getting cold here – the leaves are changing color, and the people on the streets are bundled up in scarves and wool coats. As you can imagine my life in Prague is very different from the sunny, tropical year I spent in the Dominican Republic! Instead of pollo frito con habichuelas (fried chicken with beans), I eat knedlíky (stuffed potato dumplings). Instead of jugo de chinola (passion fruit juice), I drink fermented burčák (young wine). I’m content here in Europe, but there are many moments when I miss the warm and vibrant community of Cabarete.
Lifelines Along a Timeline
During my year as a fellow at the DREAM Project, I had the privilege of being part of an organization dedicated to empowering youth and creating pathways for their success. In the Youth Development department, I contributed to a range of transformative programs focused on career readiness, life skills, ESL proficiency, and youth leadership through educational exchange opportunities.
Empowering Youth: My Journey as a Fellow at DREAM
During my year as a fellow at the DREAM Project, I had the privilege of being part of an organization dedicated to empowering youth and creating pathways for their success. In the Youth Development department, I contributed to a range of transformative programs focused on career readiness, life skills, ESL proficiency, and youth leadership through educational exchange opportunities.
My Experience with DREAM - Soranyi Castillo Guzmán, Library Assistant
For me, being part of DREAM has been a unique and unforgettable experience. I have learned so many things that I am sure will be incredibly useful for my future, both personally and professionally. From my participation in the A Ganar program, to my internship in the library, my work as a volunteer at the book fair and summer camp, to feeling like part of this family—each experience has been invaluable.
From One Summer to the Next
Hello, I'm Laura Vásquez, and this is my story of how I went from being a volunteer to becoming the Fund Development Assistant at DREAM!
Conectando con DREAM
¡Hola, soy Luisa María y esta es mi historia siendo voluntaria en DREAM!