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Dominican Republic Statistics

Population:
9,507,100 (2008)

Life Expectancy:
73 years

Infant Mortality Rate:
27 deaths per 1,000 live births

People Living with HIV/AIDS:
88,000

Orphaned Children:
220,000

Secondary School Enrollment:
Boys—64%, Girls—78%

Population Living on Less Than $1 Per Day:
16%

Source: The World Factbook (2008)

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Sponsor Estiben Alexander Arias

Dominican Republic

Age: 9   Grade: 1st
Birthday: 5 September 2002
Reference Number: DR-VP6-0007
Location: Pueblo Nuevo, Dominican Republic

Sponsor Estiben Alexander for only $32/Monthly

Biography

Estiben is described as a happy, friendly and active boy who likes to play a game called “patata” with his friends. Red is his favorite color and his favorite subject in school is Spanish class. When he grows up, Estiben hopes to join the army. A typical meal for Estiben usually includes rice, salad and eggs. Estiben lives with his parents and aunt and uncle, along with one sister and three brothers in a palm wood house with a corrugated tin roof. Estiben helps his family at home by doing the laundry. Estiben is learning about the Lord’s love for him in daily Bible lessons at school. He enjoys attending church, praying and sharing Jesus with others. Please join us in praying for continued spiritual growth, blessings and understanding in Estiben’s life.