The Dominican Republic is the largest tourist destination in the Caribbean. It is the eastern part of the island of Hispaniola; shared with Haiti.

Thirty years of repressive dictatorship ended in 1961 but civil war continued for a further five years. Recent governments have been corrupt and haven't managed to make life any better for Haitian immigrants who are the lowest of the low.

The number of bible-believing Christians and churches is growing!

The Domincan Republic has depended on its sugar cane crops for over 500 years. Although it has made some rich it is also the reason why so many slaves were brought here against their will. Today Haitian immigrants are still exploited and poorly paid. Pray for a fairer wage for these workers and for fairer trade from richer countries who buy the sugar.

Many church leaders leave the Dominican Republic to work abroad in Puerti Rico of the United States, because it can be tough to live and work here. Pray that the right people will be called with a heart to serve in the poorest areas that have the greatest need.