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This project contribute to improve the life conditions of the disabled children of La Altagracia Province in the Dominican Republic, especially those living in poverty in the Punta Cana region, through the operation of a specialized health center in the community of Veron that will benefit to more than 3,000 children

Impact

The first stage of the project is bringing the following benefits to more than 3,000 families living in the deprived communities of La Altagracia Province: Decreased socio-economic cost of disabilities, decreased social disadvantage caused by disabilities, substantial improvement of the life conditions of the beneficiary patients and their families, better professional practices and training of the human resources involved due to the partnership with renowned medical entities

Challenge

According to a survey conducted in 2018 by Grupo Puntacana Foundation and partners, in the vulnerable communities in the Punta Cana region there are more than 150 disabled children (down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy) . 90% are 0-12 years old and belong to dysfunctional families. Our health center has the basic equipment but there are still needs to meet and challenges to overcome in order to expand the service offering and achieve a higher level of operational performance

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