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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 Melisa Abreu

Dominican Republic

Age: 17   Grade: 8th
Birthday: 11 February 1994
Reference Number: DR-VP4-0412
Location: Don Bosco, Dominican Republic

Sponsor Melisa for only $32/Monthly

Biography

Melisa is described as a friendly, intelligent and respectful girl who likes jumping rope and volleyball. Pink is her favorite color and her favorite subject in school is Spanish. When she grows up, Melisa hopes to be a pediatrician.

A typical meal for Melisa usually includes rice, beans and sometimes meat. Melisa lives with her father and grandmother as well as four sisters and two brothers in a palm wood house with a tin roof. She helps her family at home by sweeping and tending to the younger siblings.

Melisa is learning about the Lord’s love for her in daily Bible lessons at school. She is strong in the Lord and shares Jesus with others. Please join us in praying for continued spiritual growth, understanding and blessings in Melisa’s life.