Making Portable Volleyball Poles

Visiting Yandiris and Sulequi:
the other side of the Dominican Republic

Mrs. Valentina Clerici is supporting a child in the Dominican Republic, Yandiris Abreu. Here is the testimony of the visit to the little girl carried by her husband of Mrs. Valentina, Mr. Felipe Polanco, who took the opportunity of travel to visit the small Sulequi Garcia, supported by Marina Pomarico, mother of Mrs. Valentina.
's testimony.

a long time we heard about sponsorships and never go into that until we come into contact with Solidaria and its projects in the Dominican Republic.

The choice fell on this land because they are original, thinking it would be easier to bring us there than in any other place to work Solidaria, with the aim to know personally the adopted children. With my wife we \u200b\u200bsupport Yandiris , while my in-laws have become godfathers of Sulequi - both live in Gautier Batey.

In the week I spent in the Dominican Republic, I had the opportunity to meet them, putting agree with the call center managers, Mr. Domingo and Ms. Rosa Alba, I went with them to Gautier, a few km from the capital.
The meeting was very exciting, the girls I have met with parents and siblings, and I was invited to see the houses in the village where they live. Of course, my visit has drawn the attention and interest of many other children, and the temptation to take it all in her arms and take them home was very strong.

Before leaving, we asked Solidaria of interest directly with the families of the girls on their own needs, to avoid buying unnecessary items, although it is difficult to talk about unnecessary Solidaria and has brought in immediately to convey our request to the families and send us their responses. The distribution of gifts (clothes, sandals, books and colors) took place in an atmosphere of curiosity and surprise, maybe the girls did not expect a timely visit as the "godfather", because the adoptions there are donated for Christmas 2009 .

I think for a Dominican to get in touch with these realities very fortunate to be less "impactful" than a European, but I think everyone should take this opportunity to learn about another part of the Dominican Republic was far from 'image of tourist brochures and the 5-star hotels.

Solidaria We believe that the work of the Dominican Republic is very positive and we hope to give a little 'peace of mind of the girls and their families with our small contribution.

Felipe Polanco

Visiting Yandiris