Core monthly giving
Sponsor a Child
$50/ month
Be part of a child’s continuing journey with Dove. Monthly sponsorship supports the work of creating opportunities for young people in Puerto Plata.
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Creating Futures That Would Otherwise Be Impossible.
Since 2002, Dove Youth Development has been creating opportunities for children and young people in Puerto Plata through education, relationships, skills development and community.
Our roots · A vision born in 2002
A Vision That Grew Into Possibility
Dove’s vision began in 2002. The first Youth Center opened in 2009 with a group of 15 boys. Over time, that early work grew into a community supporting young people through education, relationships, skills and opportunity.
The Dove Pathway
From Childhood to Independence
Dove supports development over time. Our pathway connects a safe place to learn with education, skills and opportunities for a more independent future.
Safe Place
A welcoming community where children and young people can belong.
BelongingEducation
Learning and educational support as a foundation for the future.
FoundationsEnglish + Computer Skills
Language and digital skills that open new possibilities.
New skillsJob Readiness
Preparation for the next steps toward working life.
PreparationVocational Training
Practical learning that connects skills with opportunity.
Practical learningEmployment / Entrepreneurship
Pathways toward work and building a business.
OpportunityA Sustainable Future
Greater independence and the possibility of giving back.
Looking ahead
Every young person’s journey is their own.
Direct impact
What Your Support Makes Possible
Help create opportunities through education, skills development and a community that walks alongside young people in Puerto Plata.
A lasting presence
Rooted in Puerto Plata
Since 2002, Dove has been building relationships, community, and opportunity.
- 140–160
- Children & young people served
- 6–18
- Ages served
- 7
- Puerto Plata neighborhoods
- 2002
- Dove’s work began in Puerto Plata
Experience Dove
Don’t Just Visit Puerto Plata. Become Part of It.
Connect with the people and the work of Dove through meaningful cross-cultural engagement.
Travel With Purpose
Discover a more meaningful way to connect with Puerto Plata through a group experience with Dove.
Plan your journeyCorporate & Community Partnerships
Bring your organization’s people, ideas and commitment into a relationship with Dove.
Explore partnershipsInstitutional alliances
Partner With Dove
We welcome conversations with businesses, foundations and academic institutions who share our commitment to young people in Puerto Plata.
Make an enduring difference
Every Child Deserves the Opportunity to Imagine a Bigger Future.
Your support helps make that future possible.
Transparency & Accountability
Organizational transparency
Dove Youth Development is supported by registered nonprofit entities in the United States and the Dominican Republic. Learn more about our organizational transparency.
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