Girls are the most powerful force for change

 
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Our Mission

We create sustainable solutions to end generational poverty by educating girls to become empowered young women and inspiring the international community to join the global movement.

Our Vision

To create a model that can be adapted around the world for a holistic girls’ education and empowerment program to end generational poverty.

 
 

THE MARIPOSA CENTER FOR GIRLS

Creating a model for the world.

A first-rate facility that inspires achievement: In the fall of 2012, The Mariposa DR Foundation purchased a large piece of property in the town of Cabarete that was formerly a private school. It had been vacant for two years, was run-down and needed extensive repairs. We transformed the entire area into a beautiful facility where girls come to engage in sports, receive academic tutoring, have access to libraries and computers, receive job and life skills training and health and wellness care. For the girls, having their own space allows them to develop healthy relationships with mentors and other girls in the community, and feel empowered to make a difference in their lives, their communities and the world. Our innovative center attracts visitors from all over the globe. It is a place where volunteers, educators and girl champions can share knowledge on how empowering girls will lift entire families out of generational poverty.

 
 
 
 

Invest in a girl and she will do the rest

 
 
 
 
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Take a virtual tour of our Mariposa Center for Girls!

For the girls, having their own space allows them to develop healthy relationships with mentors and other girls in the community, and feel empowered to make a difference in their lives, their communities and the world. Being in a beautiful space has positive effects on learning, social behavior, and emotional wellness. Often in times of crisis the arts are not considered essential, but the arts have always been a thread throughout all the work the MDRF does.

 
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2023 ANNUAL REPORT

We’re proud to share what we accomplished last year in our 2023 Annual Report. We hope that you will take some time to read about everything your generosity made possible.