Although education in the DR is both free and compulsory, books, supplies and uniforms which cost approximately 1200-1500 pesos per year are a requirement. That is a hefty amount for poor families. The end result is many children do not attend school. In Sos?a A few years ago a group of ex-pats formed an association to provide those requirements for kids from poor families. There are no administration costs; the association members donate their time and talents so every peso raised goes directly to the children?s education. With money raised strictly from donations, last year the association provided schooling for more than sixty kids. It just keeps growing every year. Each child receives two shirts or blouses, skirts or pants, underwear, socks, shoes, belt and a backpack, even a class photo. Donations can be made at the Britannia Pub on the main street in Sos?a. No one is going to pressure you at the Britannia Pub in fact chances are no one will even mention the association to you, it?s up to you. If you can spare 400-500 pesos that would be wonderful however any donation is gratefully accepted. Please check their web site for more information. This is a way of putting back in to the country that treats us all so well when we visit. Donations may also be made by seeing Harry Pryce at Tradewinds Condos where he is the manager. If you aren't going to Sos?a, you can mail your cheque. Make your cheque out to "Sos?a Kids" All currencies, Euros, U.S. Cdn. gratefully accepted. EPS provides overnight courier service to the DR. No matter the amount big or small, all donations are wonderful and appreciated. A few weeks ago Britannia Airways donated $700.00U.S. This September when school starts there will now be more than 70 kids going to school.
Gracias.
Harry Pryce
C/O Galeria Fuenta
EPS-D 194
P.O. Box 02-5548
Miami, Florida, 33102
Sosua Kids Association
Gracias.
Harry Pryce
C/O Galeria Fuenta
EPS-D 194
P.O. Box 02-5548
Miami, Florida, 33102
Sosua Kids Association