IMPROVE SCHOOL FOR 700 DOMINICAN STUDENTS IN NEED

Dear donor, please receive our heartiest greeting.  Without a doubt, your contribution to this project plays a key role in helping to achieve the dreams of the young people living in the vulnerable communities of the tourist destination of Punta Cana.

We remain focused on providing them better life opportunities, to the students and all of the members of the Ann & Ted Kheel Polytechnic School in the community of Veron, through the improvement of this educational center.

Your support has made a great difference in this process !.

We are delighted to inform to you about the recent achievements:

• In last November 22 students attended the exhibition of the film “Albatross” at the Puntacana Village, as part of the Environmental Film Festival sponsored by Funglode and Fundacion Grupo Puntacana. Please see the attached picture
• In last November 26 students participated in a trip to Pico Duarte (the highest pick in the DR), coordinated by Fundacion Grupo Puntacana and Fundacion Siempre Mas. This type of excursion fosters discipline, self-esteem, determination and love for nature.  Please see the attached picture
• Chef Massimo Botura, one of the main icons of the gastronomy visited the school in the last November, we will never forget his energy and his inspiring words to the students.     Please see the attached picture
• Mrs. Inka Mattila, Representative in the DR of the United Nations Development Program, visited the school and greatly valued its achievements.     Please see the attached picture
• In the last January, the Roger Williams University taught a Photojournalism Workshop, in  which 40 students learned the best practices in this professional field.  Please see the attached picture
• With great pride and joy, the National Independence Day was celebrated on the last February 27. The students performed dances, songs and acting.    Please see the attached picture
• In the last February 28, the Minister of Education of the DR Mr. Antonio Peña Mirabal visited the school. He and the executives of Fundacion Grupo Puntacana explored the possibilities of new agreements and alliances that positively impact the school .   Please see the attached picture
• In the last March 6, 25 students visited the Centro Leon (a cultural center) in Santiago city to enjoy the exhibition “Ser Oscar de la Renta” (Being Oscar de la Renta) a majestic and beautiful homage to his extraordinary legacy. Please see the attached picture

 We are currently planning to roof the bleachers of the basketball / volleyball court  and the launching of the first Science Fair as well.  

In the upcoming months we will keep you updated on the progress of our project.

If you have any comment, advice or question, please let us know and we will respond as best we can.

Thank you very much again for your support, we really appreciate it ! 

Best wishes !