Esperanza International - USA

The mission of Esperanza International is to free children and their families from poverty through initiatives that generate income, education and health, restoring self-worth and dignity to those who have lost hope.

What's Happening at Esperanza...

Jarrett Mylander-Intern's Testimony

PHOTO: Fellow, Jarrett Mylander, with his host Mom in San Pedro de Macorís .

I recently completed six months as a fellow with Esperanza International, spending roughly three months each in the cities of San Pedro de Macorís and Santo Domingo. My time was incredibly enlightening as I was able to see microfinance at many different levels, from rural batey communities to the central administrative office. The experience of living in another culture, although very difficult at times, was invaluable. The work I was able to see and do with Esperanza was only enhanced as I spent more and more time encountering the culture, eating the food and listening to the music of the Dominican Republic.

I was quickly thrown into the field in San Pedro, spending nearly every day in the rural batey communities to attend bank meetings and to interview our associates.

Dave Valle Charity Golf Classic 2010

Join us at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club, August 2nd, for this year's annual Dave Valle Charity Golf Classic!

Proceeds Benefit: ESPERANZA INTERNATIONAL

09:00 am. Registration
11:00 am. Shotgun Start

$750 Per Player or $5,000 Hole Sponsorship (w/foursome)

Fees Include 18 Holes * Power Cart * Range Privilege * Awesome Goodie Bag * Beverages * On Course Food Stations * Team Photo * Prizes * Awards Dinner * Silent Auction * Fun * Celebrities in Attendance

Registration Deadline: July 12, 2010

Join the fun and games - - for more information, or to sign up, please contact Sandra Stull at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

March Happenings

PHOTO: Members of the Smiles for Life dental team with a patient's new smile! .

The month of March was full of lots of movement and activity for Esperanza as close to one hundred visitors as part of four different groups were hosted in the Dominican Republic! Visitors came in from all parts of the United States and participated in a wide range of activities.

Smiles for Life, associated with Crown Council, participated in its 11th dental humanitarian trip to the Dominican Republic with Esperanza. A remarkable total of 672 patients were served in 3 different Esperanza communities in the Samaná region, which directly impacted associates in 25 Banks of Esperanza.