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DOMINICANS NEED YOU

What happened on September 19th and 20th, 2022?

  • On September 19, Hurricane Fiona arrived in the Dominican Republic, being the first to enter Dominican territory in 18 years. After its passage, different provinces of the Eastern Region were declared a disaster zone, highlighting its impact on La Altagracia, El Seibo, Hato Mayor, San Pedro de Macorís and Samaná.
  • The passage of Hurricane Fiona through the Eastern Region resulted in the displacement of more than 13,070 people to 38 shelters, as well as a total of 2,614 affected homes, 457 partially affected and 4 destroyed, among the data recorded to date.
HELP FAMILIES

A CALL TO THE URGENCY

With your contribution we can reach the most affected communities. TECHO will use the funds to be able to respond to the emergency based on the needs in the areas where the hurricane hit.

How can my Company Join?

If you would like your company to respond to the emergency situation in which thousands of people are in the East and North of the country, click the button below and fill out the form.

Count us in
Direct Contact:

Sebastian Ortiz

sebastian.ortiz@techo.org

Find out how we are progressing:

We will be updating you weekly on our progress

Última Actualización - Septiembre 21, 2022
First Stage-Mapping and Identification (Week 1)
Identification of affected communities by provinces, Identification of key actors from different sectors of society, Monitoring of official reports of the impact of Hurricane Fiona, Intersectoral coordination for emergency response, Launch of a Collection Campaign aimed at the Dominican population.
Última Actualización - Septiembre 21, 2022
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Second Stage- Recognition (Week 2)
Prioritization of areas most affected by Hurricane Fiona, Contact with local governments and neighborhood associations, Coordination for a reconnaissance visit to prioritized areas, Raise the profile of communities and identified needs.
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